HOW TO PURCHASE

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS) is a purchasing program is available through membership to all public and private schools, colleges, universities, cities, counties and other government entities in multiple states. If you are a member of TIPS/TAPS you may use the following steps to make purchases:

• View the list of Awarded Vendors by clicking on VENDORS
• Select a Vendor(s) that provides the particular commodity or service. Note: You may view the list of Awarded Vendor alphabetically by the Vendor Name or alphabetically by Commodity Listing.
• Contact the Awarded Vendor Representative as listed on the vendor page. Identify yourself as a TIPS/TAPS Member to receive the special TIPS/TAPS price. Note: Vendors have a list of members for validation.
• Compare quotes from multiple TIPS/TAPS Vendors (if desired).
• Create a purchase order (use your district’s normal procedure). Be sure to write or type in TIPS/TAPS PURCHASE somewhere on the purchase order. Some vendors have specific Contract #'s that must appear on the purchase orders. The Contract # is listed on the Vendor Profile page. Please see the Vendor Page for specific requests.
• FAX the purchase order as instructed on the Vendor Page. *If the PO goes directly to the vendor, you are requested to FAX a COPY of the PO to TIPS/TAPS at 866-839-8472.

All correspondence regarding products and/or services should be made between Vendor and Member.