The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Procurement Contract

Purchasing made personal

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TIPS Purchasing Cooperative, began in 2002 as a small regional cooperative of the Region 8 Education Service Center. While the cooperative has far exceeded the initial vision, Region 8 ESC has maintained its role as the Lead Agency for what is now a national operation.

Region 8 ESC is one of 20 Regional Education Service Centers within Texas which assists school districts in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations, as commissioned by the Texas state legislature.

Purchasing is a necessary activity for any business or organization. We provide a proven process to eliminate purchasing related stress for governmental entities.

  • Systems (desktops, laptops, tablets, servers)
  • Input devices (keyboards, mice, scanners, audio)
  • Output devices (displays, printers, print accessories, projectors, consumables
  • Memory
  • Storage
  • Network equipment
  • Media supplies
  • Collaboration and IP technology
  • Services and more

Only registered participants of the TIPS procurement contract can utilize available contracts in their portfolio.

Technology Solutions Products & Services

Contract #

230105

Expiration

May 31, 2028

TIPS Benefits

  • EDGAR Compliant
  • SHI is an automated vendor — able to accept POs directly from customers
  • State of TX HUB Vendor (SHI-GS)
  • MWBE Vendor (SHI International)

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