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

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Technology Solutions Products and Services

Contract Number # 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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