The Interlocal Purchasing System ǀ Government Purchasing Cooperatives

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) is a national purchasing cooperative that offers access to competitively procured purchasing contracts to its membership. TIPS is housed at and managed by the Region 8 Education Service Center located in Pittsburg, Texas.

iSphere Innovation Partners is an approved The Interlocal Purchasing System vendor. We bring extensive government experience and we are authorized to provide Texas TIPS customers with services.

How does my organization benefit from using a purchasing cooperative like TIPS?

For governmental agencies such as public education organizations, higher education entities, and city or county governments, membership in a purchasing cooperative offers the following benefits:

Access to competitively procured contracts with quality vendors
Savings of time and financial resources necessary to fulfill bid requirements
Assistance with purchasing process by qualified TIPS staff
Access to pricing based on a “national” high-profile contract

Does the TIPS purchasing process meet the purchasing requirements of my state?

TIPS staff work closely with TIPS legal counsel to verify that a state’s purchasing law allows for the operation of purchasing cooperatives within the state through either direct or piggyback agreements. This legal authority is accessible by state on the TIPS website.