MEMBERSHIP

ALABAMA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Alabama Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Authority:

Generally, most local government units in Alabama, including school districts, must make any purchase for goods or services totaling more than $7,500.00 through a competitive bidding process.  ALA.CODE§ 41-16-50(a).  Alabama law provides very limited exceptions to this rule for cooperative purchasing.  Additionally the code provides that the governing body of two or more local governments can, by joint agreement, purchase goods and services together.  ALA.CODE §41-16-50(b).  Under this provision, the purchasing entity is responsible for purchasing the goods and services in accordance with the competitive bidding requirements.  Furthermore, there is not express authorization for the local governments to participate with a local governmental entity located outside the state.

 ALA.CODE §11-102-1 provides that any county or municipality may enter into a contract with one or more other counties or municipalities to exercise a joint power.  ALA.CODE §11-102.1.  As with the previous provision, there is no express permission for a county or municipality to contract under this section with another governmental entity located outside the state of Alabama.

ALASKA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Alaska Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Authority:

Alaska law permits local governmental units in Alaska to participate in, conduct, sponsor or administer cooperative purchasing agreements with local governments in
Alaska or governmental entities from other states (external procurement activities.  Alaska Code § 36.30.700, et seq.  The Region VIII Education Service, as a governmental entity in Texas, is an external procurement activity under Alaska law.  Tex. educ. Code § 8.001, et seq; Alaska Code § 36.30.790 (2).

ARIZONA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Arizona Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Arizona law permits school districts to participate in intergovernmental agreements and contracts.  ARIZ.REV.STATE §11-951, et seq. Arizona law provides that two or more public agencies by contract or agreement may contract for services or jointly exercise any powers common to the contracting parties and may enter into agreements with one another for cooperative action. ARIZ. REV. STAT §11-952 (A). “Public agencies” are defined as “this state, any other state, counties, school districts… and any other political subdivisions of this state or any other state.” ARIZ. REV.STAT §11-951. A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of the state of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE §8.001, et seq. Therefore, because a regional service center is a “public
agency” Arizona public school districts or other local governments, have statutory authority to contract with a Texas regional service center to jointly exercise any powers common to the contracting parties or to participate in cooperative action.
The authority for Arizona public school districts to engage in cooperative procurements can be found in the Arizona Administrative Code. ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE §R7-2-1191, et seq. The Arizona Administrative Code provides that a school district may participate in, sponsor, conduct or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any materials, services, or construction with one or more public procurement units. ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE §R7-2-1001 (68). The definition of public procurement until does not specifically mention political subdivisions of other states; rather it simply mentions “other state.” The Arizona Administrative code further provides that if a public procurement unit administrating a cooperative purchase complies with the requirements of Article 10 of the Code, any public procurement unit participating in such a purchase is deemed to have complied. ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE § R7-2-1194. Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 7 of the Arizona Administrative Code provides the guidelines for school district procurement, including the competitive bidding requirements for such purchases. Pursuant to § R7-2-1194, it appears that any public procurement unit that administers a cooperative purchasing program must comply with the competitive bidding requirements which TIPS does meet.

ARKANSAS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Arkansas Public Agencies, in the Texas Arkansas Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to the Dawson Education Cooperative to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Arkansas Interlocal Cooperation Act authorizes public agencies to enter into
agreements for joint cooperative action with other public agencies in order to exercise any governmental powers, privileges or authority that both agencies have in common. ARK. CODE. ANN. '25-20-101 et seq.;

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all California Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Interlocal contracts in California are presumably authorized by the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (“JEPA”). CAL.GOV’T. CODE § 6500, et seq. JEPA provides that two or more public agencies by agreement may jointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties, even though one or more of the contracting agencies may be located outside California. CAL. GOV’T. CODE §6502. “Public Agency” includes but is not limited to “the federal government or any federal department or agency, this state, another state or any state department or agency, a county, county board of education, county superintendent or schools, public district of this state or another state.” CAL. GOV’T. CODE §6500. While a public school district is not specifically identified as a public agency under the JEPA, school districts are mentioned in other areas of the Act and §6500 provides that the list is not inclusive. Accordingly, a public school district in California is permitted to participate in a joint powers agreement under the JEPA. Pursuant to the TICA, a Texas regional education service center is considered a political subdivision of the state of Texas; thus a Texas regional education service center would be considered a public agency for the purposes of JEPA. See TEX.
GOV’T CODE §791.003 (5). California law provides that the governing boards of school districts have broad discretion in the expenditure of funds and in the operation of the school districts. CAL. EDUC. CODE §35160.1. The Public Contract Code provides that the governing board of a school district, shall competitively let any contracts involving an expenditure of more than $50,000 for the purchase of equipment, materials, supplies, services, except for construction, and repairs to the lowest responsible bidder. CAL. PUB. CONT. CODE § 20111 (a) and (b). Accordingly, a school district in California could presumably purchase any of its goods and services from the cooperative as long as the cooperative’s competitive bidding procedures comply with California law or the value of the goods and services is less than $50,000. JFEPA provides that any agreements entered pursuant to the Act must state the purpose of the agreement or the power to be exercised and provide for the method by which purpose will be accomplished. CAL. GOV’T. CODE § 6503.

 COLORADO ENTITIES:

Membership to all Colorado Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Cooperative Purchasing is authorized under Colorado Law. COLO.REV.STAT . § 24-110-201. Specifically, a public procurement unit may either participate in, sponsor, conduct or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any supplies, services or construction with one or more public procurement units or external procurement units. Id. Under Colorado Law, cooperative purchasing includes joint or multiparty contracts between procurements units and open ended purchasing agency contracts made available to local governments. Id. A “public procurement unit” is a local public procurement unit or a stat public procurement unit. Id at §24- 110-101. A “local public procurement unit” is any city, county, town, or other public subdivision of
the state, including any education district, that expends public funds for the procurement of supplies, services and construction. Id. An “external procurement activity” is a buying organization not located in Colorado which if located in Colorado would be considered a public procurement unit. Id. A Texas regional service center Is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE §8.001, et seq. Therefore, if located in Colorado a Regional Education Service Center would be considered a local public procurement unit. Accordingly, a unit of Colorado government may participate in the
TIPS program.

 DELAWARE ENTITIES:

Membership to all Delaware Public Agencies is LIMITED, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, but for those eligible membership is "FREE".  Participation of government agencies other than schools is LIMITED to the contracts procured by the State Government Support Services Office of Management and Budget.

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Florida Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in FLORIDA is granted under FLORIDA Government Code §§ 163.01 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all FLORIDA State, City and County Government Agencies.

TICA also expressly states that a party to an interlocal contract may contract with a similar agency of another state. TEX. GOV”T CODE § 791.011(b)(2). A school district is a public agency in Florida. FLA. STAT. ANN. § 163.01 (3) (b). Therefore, an interlocal purchasing cooperative in Texas has statutory authority to contract or agree with a Florida public school district or other local government of Florida.

Interlocal contracts are authorized by the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969 (FICA). FLA. STAT. ANN. § 163.01 et al. FICA provides, among other things, that a public agency of Florida may exercise jointly with any other public agency of the state, or of any other state, and power, privilege, or authority which such agencies share in common and that could exercise separately. See STAT. ANN. § 163.01 (4). “Public Agency” includes but is not limited to a political subdivision, agency or officer of Florida or of any other State, including counties, cities and school districts. Id at . § 163.01 (3) (b). Pursuant to the TICA, a Texas regional education service center is considered a political subdivision of the state of Texas; thus, a Texas regional education service center would be considered a public agency for the purposes of FICA. See TEX. GOV’T CODE . § 791.003 (5).

FICA further provides that a joint exercise of power shall be made by contract in the form of an interlocal agreement. See FLA. STAT. ANN. . § 163.01 (5). School districts are generally permitted to procure goods and services in accordance with Florida law. See FLA. ADMIN.CODE ANN. 6A-1.012, et al. Accordingly, as long as the cooperative follows the Florida procurement rules, a Florida school district or other governmental entity can make purchases through the cooperative’s contracts.

 GEORGIA ENTITIES:

Membership to all Georgia Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in GEORGIA is granted under GEORGIA Government Code §§ 36-69A-1et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all GEORGIA State, City and County Government Agencies.
Interlocal contracts in Georgia are authorized by the Georgia Interlocal Cooperation Act (:GICA”. GA. CODE. ANN. § 36-69A-1, et seq.. GICA provides that any power, privileges or authority exercised by a public agency of Georgia may be exercised jointly with any other Georgia public agency or with any public agency of any other state. GA. CODE, ANN. § 36-69A-4. “Public Agency” means, among other things, “any agency, political subdivision of this state other than a county school district or independent school district, and any political subdivision of another state.” GA. CODE ANN. § 36-69A-3. Accordingly, a public school district in Georgia is not permitted to participate in such a cooperative arrangement. However, counties and municipalities in Georgia would be. Pursuant to the TICA, a Texas regional education service center is considered a political subdivision of the state of Texas; thus a Texas regional education service center would be considered a public agency for the purposes of GICA. See TEX. GOV’T CODE § 791.003 (5).
GICA also provides that any two or more public agencies may enter into agreements with one another for joint or cooperative action pursuant to the provisions of GICA. GA. CODE. ANN.
§ 36-69A-4 (b). Any such agreement must specify the following:
a. The precise organization, composition, and nature of any separate legal or administrative entity together with the powers delegated to such a corporation;
b. Its purpose or purposes;
c. The manner of financing the joint or cooperative undertaking and of establishing and maintaining a budget therefore;
d. The permissible method or methods for partial or complete termination of the agreement and for disposing of property; and
e. Any other necessary matters.

GA. CODE, ANN. § 36-69A-4 (c) (1) (2) (3) (4) and (5).

GICA provides further that no agreement made pursuant to GICA relieves any public agency of any obligation or responsibility imposed upon it by law. GA. CODE, ANN. § 36-69A-4 (e).

 HAWAII ENTITIES:

Membership to all Hawaii Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in HAWAII is granted under HAWAII Government Code §§ 103D-802et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all HAWAII State, City and County Government Agencies.
Cooperative purchasing is authorized under Hawaii law. HAW. REV. STAT. § 103D-802. Specifically, any public procurement unit may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition of any supplies, services or construction with one or more public procurement units or external procurement units. Id. A “public procurement unit is either a local public procurement unit or a state public procurement unit. Id at § 103D-801. A “local public procurement unit’ is, public authority, educational, health, or other institution and any county. Id. An “External Procurement Unit” any buying organization not located in Hawaii that if it located in Hawaii would qualify as a public procurement unit Id. A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision. TEX. EDUC. CODE § 8.001. et seq. therefore, if located in Hawaii, an ESC would be considered a local public procurement unit. Accordingly, a unit of Hawaii government may participate in the TIPS program.

IDAHO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Idaho Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in IDAHO is granted under IDAHO Government Code §§ § 67-2328 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all IDAHO State, City and County Government Agencies.
Similarly, Idaho law permits public agencies to participate in cooperative purchasing. IDAHO CODE § 67-2328 (a). Specifically, Idaho law provides authority for public agencies, such as school districts, to exercise any powers, privileges, or authority jointly with any other public agency of Idaho, or any other state, which has the same powers, privileges or authority. Id at §67-2327 A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE §8.001, et seq.
Furthermore, Idaho law provides that a public agency of Idaho can enter not an agreement with another public agency for joint or cooperative action. Id at §67-26328 (b). Therefore, Idaho public school districts, or other local governments, have statutory authority to contract or agree with a Texas regional education service center for the joint exercise of the same powers, privileges and authority that each entity may exercise independently, including participating in cooperative purchasing.
Section 67-2329 of the Idaho Code requires that any agreement made pursuant to the preceding sections beween two or more public agencies of two or more states be submitted to the Idaho Secretary of State who shall require an opinion of the Attorney General the agreement is in accordance with the law. The Attorney General’s opinion must be rendered within thirty (30) days of the request from the Secretary of State.

ILLINOIS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Illinois Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
The Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act grants authority for public agencies, such as school districts, to exercise any powers, privileges, or authority jointly with any other public agency of Illinois, or any other state, which has the same powers, privileges or authority. 5 Ill. COMP STAT. 220/2-(1). The definition of “public agency” includes any political subdivision of any other state 5 ILL. COMP. STAT. 220/2-(1). A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of Texas. Tex. Educ. Code §8.001, et seq. Therefore, Illinois public school districts, or other local
governments, have statutory authority to contract or agree with a Texas regional education service center for the joint exercise of the same powers, privileges and authority that each entity may exercise independently.

INDIANA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Indiana Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

IOWA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Iowa Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Iowa law permits a public agency of Iowa to jointly exercise any of it’s powers with another public agency in Iowa or a public agency in any other state. IOWA CODE §28E.3. The Region VIII Education Service Center, as a political subdivision in Texas, is an authorized public agency under Iowa Law. The Texas Education Code §8.002 and IOWA CODE §28E.2.

KANSAS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Kansas Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
The Kansas Interlocal Cooperation Act (“KICA”) grants authority for public agencies, such as school districts, to exercise any governmental powers, privileges or authority jointly with any other public agency the state or any other state, which has the same powers, privileges or authority, KAN. STATE. ANN §12-2904(a). Public agencies may enter into agreements with one another for such joint cooperative action. KAN.STAT.ANN §12-2904(b). The definition of “public agency” includes any political subdivision of another state. KAN.STATE .Ann §12-2903(a) (3) & (5). Therefore, Kansas public school districts possess statutory authority to contract or agree with a Texas Regional Education Service Center for the joint exercise of the same powers, privileges and authority that each entity may exercise independently.

KENTUCKY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Kentucky Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Cooperative purchasing is authorized under Kentucky Law KY.REV.STAT.ANN §45A.300. Specifically, any public purchasing unit may either participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition of any supplies, services or construction with any other public purchasing unit or foreign purchasing activity. Id. A “public purchasing unit” is either a local public purchasing unit or a state public purchasing unit. ID at §45A.295(3). A “local public purchasing unit” is, among other things, any city, county or other subdivision of the state including a public education district, that expends public funds for the acquisition of supplies, equipment or construction. Id. A “foreign purchasing activity” is any purchasing organization outside of Kentucky that if located in Kentucky would qualify as a public purchasing unit. Id. A Texas Regional Service Center is a political subdivision. TEX.EDUC.CODE § 8.001, et seq. therefore, if located in Kentucky, an ESC would be considered a local public purchasing unit. Accordingly, a unit of Kentucky government may participate in the ITPS program.

LOUISIANA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Louisiana Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Louisiana Law permits a public procurement unit, such as a school district, to participate in or sponsor a cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition of supplies, services, major repairs or construction with one or more external procurement activities. A.REV.STAT.ANN §39:1702(a)(1); and LAREV.STATE.ANN §38.2212.1(F). The definition of “external procurement activities” is any buying organization not located in Louisiana, which if located in Louisiana, would qualify as a public procurement unit. LA.REV.STAT.ANN §39:1701(5). A public procurement unit
includes any subdivision of the state or public agency of the state. LA.REV.STAT.ANN §39:1701(3). An education service center is a political subdivision of the state and would qualify as a public procurement unit if located in the state of Louisiana. Tex. Educ.Code § 8.001. et seq. Therefore, Louisiana public school districts possess statutory authority to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements with a Texas Regional Education Service Center.

MARYLAND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Maryland Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

 MASSACHUSETTS ENTITIES:

Membership to all Massachusetts Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in MASSACHUSETTS is granted under MASSACHUSETTS Government Code §§ 40 § 4A. et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all MASSACHUSETTS State, City and County Government Agencies. Interlocal contracts are also permitted under Massachusetts law. MASS. GEN. LAWS CH 40 § 4A. Specifically, a board or officer otherwise authorized by law to execute a contract on behalf of a governmental unit may enter on behalf of such governmental unit an agreement with one or more governmental units to perform any services or activities any of the other governmental units is authorized to perform Id. A “governmental unit: is, among other things, a city, town, regional school district, and county. Id. Accordingly, it appears that a governmental unit in Massachusetts would be permitted to contract with the TIPS program to perform its purchasing functions assuming TIPS complies with all of the applicable procurement laws in Massachusetts.

MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Michigan Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Michigan Law any Michigan public agency may jointly with any other public agency of Michigan or of another state exercise any power, privilege, or authority that the agencies share in common and that each might exercise separately. Id at § 124.504. “Public Agency” is defined as a political subdivision of Michigan or another state of the United States including but not limited to, a state government, a county, city, village, township, charter township or a school district. Id at § 124.502€. A Texas Regional Service Center is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX.EDUC.CODE § 8.001, et
seq. Therefore a Michigan public agency may contract with the Region 8 Service Center to jointly undertake any of the powers or authorities that both commonly share.

MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Minnesota Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Under Minnesota law, two or more governmental units, by agreement, may jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the units. MINN. STAT. § 471.59. Governmental unit includes every city, county, town, school district, other political subdivision in Minnesota or any other state. Id.

MISSISSIPPI GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Mississippi Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

MISSOURI GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Missouri Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

TIPS/TAPS is partnered with Missouri Association of Rural Educators (MARE).

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 70, governs the power of political subdivisions to cooperate or contract with governmental units. See §§ 70.210-70.320, R.S.Mo. 2000. Section 70.220 specifically permits political subdivisions to contract and cooperate with any other governmental entity or with “[a]ny private person, firm association or corporation, for the planning, development, construction, acquisition or operation of any public improvement or facility, or for a common service; provided, that the subject and purposes of any such contract or cooperative action made and entered into by the
political subdivision is within its scope of powers.” Id. Sections 70.250 and 70.260 provide authority for the participating entities to finance the joint undertaking. Id.¹
Regarding school districts in particular, Chapter 177, which concerns school property and equipment, provides that school districts may enter into agreements with not-for-profit corporations² in order to allow “the acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, repair, remodeling, renovation and financing of sites, buildings, facilities, furnishings and equipment for the use of the educational institution for educational purposes.” § 177.088 Moreover, such agreements must comply with statutory bidding requirements. Id.
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¹ Although §§ 70.210-70.325 constitute general authority for cooperation, there are numerous statues that authorize specific cooperative efforts. Section 537.620 provides that, notwithstanding any direct or implied prohibition in other statutes, any three or more political subdivisions may form a business entity for the purpose of providing liability insurance. Additionally, other Missouri statues establish government employee retirement systems. ² Such not-for-profit must be formed under the general not for profit corporation law of Missouri, Chapter 355, R.S.Mo.

MONTANA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Montana Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Authority:

Montana law permits local governmental units in Montana to participate in, conduct, sponsor or administer cooperative purchasing agreements with local governments in
Montana or governmental entities from other states.  Mont. Statutes § 18-4-402. 

NEBRASKA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all NEBRASKA Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in Nebraska is granted under Nebraska Government law. NEB. REV. STAT §13-2501, et seq.. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all Nebraska State, City and County Government Agencies.
TICA also expressly states that a party to an interlocal contract may contract with a similar agency of another state. TEX. GOV’T CODE §791.011 (b) (2). A school district is a local government in Nebraska. A Regional Education Service Center is a political subdivision of the State of Texas. See TEX. EDUC. CODE § 8.001, et seq. Therefore, an interlocal purchasing cooperative administered by a Regional Service Center in Texas has statutory authority to contract or agree with a Nebraska public school district or other local government of Nebraska.
The Nebraska Joint Public Agency act generally permits interlocal cooperation as well. See NEB. REV. STAT. § 13-2501, et seq. Specifically, the Act permits a public agency of the State of Nebraska to exercise any power, privilege or authority jointly with any other public agency of Nebraska or any public agency of another state. See Id at § 13.2505. Under the Act a “public agency” is defined as any county, city village, school district of agency of Nebraska state government, and any political subdivision of another state. Id at § 13.2503 (5). Finally under the Act, two or more public agencies may contract for the joint cooperation permitted under the Act. Id at § 13-2504. As previously noted, the Region VIII Service Center is considered a political subdivision of the State of Texas for the purposes of the Nebraska Joint Public Agency Act.

 NEVADA ENTITIES:

Membership to all Nevada Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in Nevada is granted under Nevada Government law. NEV. REV. STAT.§332.195 These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all Nevada State, City and County Government Agencies. TICA also expressly states that a party to an interlocal contract may contract with a similar agency of another state. TEX. GOV’T CODE § 791.011 (b)(2). A school district is a local government in Nevada. Therefore, an interlocal purchasing cooperative in Texas has statutory authority to contract or agree with a Nevada public school district or other local government of Nevada. Cooperative purchasing is authorized under Nevada law. NEV. REV. STAT. § 332.195. Specifically, a governing body may join or use the contracts of other local governments located within or outside Nevada. Id at (2). A local government in Nevada includes every political subdivision that has the right to levy or receive money from taxes including counties, cities, towns, school districts and other districts. Id at § 332.015 (1). A Texas Regional Service Center is a local governmental unit in Texas; therefore, Nevada school districts and other local governmental units may participate in the TIPS program.

NEW JERSEY EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all New Jersey Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

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Authority:

New Jersey law was recently amended to permit local governments to purchase goods and services from nationally recognized purchasing cooperatives that have competitively bid their contracts and are developed by contracting units from New Jersey or other states.  N.J. P.L., 2011, Chapter 139.

NEW MEXICO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all New Mexico Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in New Mexico is granted under New Mexico law. N.M. STAT. ANN. §13-1-135. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all New Mexico State, City and County Government Agencies.
TICA also expressly states that a party to an interlocal contract may contract with a similar agency of another state. TEX. GOV’T CODE § 791.011 (b)(2). A school district is a local government in New Mexico. Therefore, an interlocal purchasing cooperative in Texas has statutory authority to contract or agree with a New Mexico public school district or other local government of New Mexico.
New Mexico law also permits state agencies and local public bodies to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements. N.M. STAT. ANN. § 13-1-135. New Mexico law provides that a local public body, such as a school district, may participate in, sponsor, or administer a cooperative procurement agreement for the procurement of any services, construction or items of tangible personal property with any other state agency, local public body or external procurement unit. Id. The definition of “cooperative procurement” is procurement conducted by or on behalf of more than one state agency or local public body, or by a state agency or local public body with an external procurement unit. N.M. STAT. ANN § 13-1-44. The definition of “external procurement unit” is “any procurement organization not located in this state which, if in this state, would qualify as a state agency or a local public body..” N.M. STAT. ANN § 13-1-56. A “local public body” includes, among other things, every public subdivision of the state and the agencies thereof. N.M. STAT. ANN § 13-1-67. A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of the state of Texas. TEX. EDU. CODE § 8.001, et seq. Therefore, because a regional service center would be considered a “local public body” if it were located in the state of New Mexico, New Mexico public school districts, or other local governments, have statutory authority conduct cooperative purchasing with a Texas regional service center.

NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all North Carolina Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in North Carolina is granted under North Carolina law. N.C. GEN. STAT § 160A-461. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all North Carolina State, City and County Government Agencies.
TICA also expressly states that a party to an interlocal contract may contract with a similar agency of another state. TEX. GOV’T CODE § 791.011 (b)(2). A school district is a local government in North Carolina. Therefore, an interlocal purchasing cooperative in Texas has statutory authority to contract or agree with a North Carolina public school district or other local government of North Carolina.
Interlocal Cooperation is authorized under North Carolina law. N.C. GEN. STAT §106a-461. Specifically, any unit of local government in North Carolina any one or more other units of local government in North Carolina or any other state may enter into contracts or agreements with each other in order to execute any undertaking. Id. A “unit of local government” includes a county, city, local board of education or other local political subdivision of North Carolina. Id at §160A-460 (2). An “undertaking” means ‘the joint exercise by two or more units of local government or the contractual exercise by one unit for one or more other units of any power, function, public enterprise, right privilege or immunity of local government. Id. A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE §8.001, et seq. Therefore, a unit of North Carolina government that is permitted to purchase products and services may participate in the TIPS program.

NORTH DAKOTA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all North Dakota Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in North Dakota is granted under North Dakota law. N.D. CENT. CODE § 54-40.3-01. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all North Dakota State, City and County Government Agencies.
TICA also expressly states that a party to an interlocal contract may contract with a similar agency of another state. TEX. GOV’T CODE § 791.011 (b)(2). A school district is a local government in North Dakota. Therefore, an interlocal purchasing cooperative in Texas has statutory authority to contract or agree with a North Dakota public school district or other local government of North Dakota.
Under North Dakota law, any North Dakota county, city, school district or other political subdivision may enter into a joint powers agreement with a political subdivision of another state if the power or function to be jointly administered is a power or function authorized by the laws of North Dakota and of the other state. N.D. CENT. CODE §54-40.3-01. A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE §8.001, et seq. Therefore, a North Dakota political subdivision may contract with the Region VIII Service Center to jointly administer its purchasing activities to the extent permitted by North Dakota law.

OHIO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Ohio Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in Ohio is granted under Ohio law. OHIO. REV. CODE ANN. § 9.48. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all Ohio State, City and County Government Agencies.
TICA also expressly states that a party to an interlocal contract may contract with a similar agency of another state. TEX. GOV’T CODE § 791.011 (b)(2). A school district is a local government in Ohio. Therefore, an interlocal purchasing cooperative in Texas has statutory authority to contract or agree with an Ohio public school district or other local government of Ohio.
Ohio law also permits participation in a joint purchasing program. OHIO. REV. CODE. ANN. § 9.48. Ohio law provides that a political subdivision may participate in a joint purchasing program operated by or through a national or state association of political subdivisions in which the purchasing political subdivision is eligible for membership. Id at § 9.48 (B)(2). Section 9.48 (A), Ohio Revised Code, provides that the term “political subdivision” has the same meaning as section 2744.01, Ohio Revised Code. Id at § 9.48 (A). Section 2744.01 states that a “political subdivision” means, among other entities, a school district. OHIO REV. CODE ANN. § 2744.01 (F). A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE § 8.001, et seq. Therefore, Ohio public school districts, or other political subdivisions of the state of Ohio, have statutory authority to contract or agree with a Texas regional education service center to participate in a joint purchasing program operated by or through a state association of political subdivisions of Texas.

OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Oklahoma Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Statutory Authority.:
 The Oklahoma Interlocal Cooperation Act (“OICA”) governs the power of political subdivisions in Oklahoma to cooperate or contract with other governmental units. See OKLA. ST. ANN. tit. 74 §1001, et seq. OICA specifically permits local governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities, and political subdivisions of another state. OKLA. ST. ANN. tit. 74 §§1001, 1003.

Texas Education Code, Chapter 8, provides for the establishment and operation of regional education service centers, which are charged in part with enabling school districts to operate more efficiently and economically. TEX. EDUC. CODE §8.001, et seq. The Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act authorizes local governments, such as regional education service centers, to contract with one another and with local
governments of other states, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments. TEX. GOV’T CODE §§791.001, et seq.

The Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools (OROS) has determined that participation in TIPS satisfies all purchasing requirements of Oklahoma public agencies. This Agreement between the undersigned Oklahoma public agency and ESC8 provides the legal process for participation in TIPS.

OREGON GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Oregon Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution 

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Generally, Oregon law permits contracting agencies to participate in cooperative procurement. OR.REV.STATE. § 279A.205, et seq. Oregon law defines “contracting agency” as a “public body authorized by law to conduct a procurement.” OR.REV.STAT. § 279A.101(b). A public body includes state governmental bodies, local governmental bodies (cities and counties), and special governmental bodies (school districts). See OR.REV. STATE V174.109 (definition of public bodies);
174.116 (definition of local governmental bodies); and 174.117 (definition of special governmental bodies). Thus cities, counties and school districts would be considered contracting agencies under Oregon’s cooperative procurement laws.

PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Pennsylvania Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in PENNSYLVANIA is granted under PENNSYLVANIA Government Code §§ 1902 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all PENNSYLVANIA State, City and County Government Agencies.
Cooperative purchasing is authorized under Pennsylvania law. 62 PA. CONS. STAT.ANN. § 1902. Specifically, a public procurement unit may either participate in, sponsor, conduct or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any supplies, services or construction with one or more public procurement units or external procurement units. Id. Under Pennsylvania law, cooperative purchasing includes joint or multiparty contracts between procurements units and open ended purchasing agency contracts made available to local governments. ID. A “public procurement unit’ is a local procurement unit or a purchasing agency. Id at § 1901. A “local public procurement unit” is a political subdivision, public authority, educational, health or other institution that expends public funds for the procurement of supplies, services and construction. ID. An “external procurement unit” is a buying organization not located in Pennsylvania which if located in Pennsylvania would be considered a public procurement unit. Id. A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE § 8.001, et seq. Therefore, if located in Pennsylvania, a Regional Education Service Center would be considered a local public procurement unit. Accordingly, a unit of Pennsylvania government may participate in the TIPS program.
All contracts for services and personal property in Pennsylvania must be let by advertising for bids. PA. STAT. ANN tit 16 § 1802. However, if the entity administering the cooperative purchasing program (TIPS) procures the contracts in accordance with Pennsylvania procurement law, the participating entities will also be considered to have complied with Pennsylvania procurement law. 62 PA. CONS. STAT. ANN. § 1908.

 RHODE ISLAND ENTITIES:

Membership to all Rhode Island Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in RHODE ISLAND is granted under RHODE ISLAND Government Code §§ 45-40.1-4 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all RHODE ISLAND State, City and County Government Agencies. Interlocal contracts are also permitted under Rhode Island law. R.I. GEN. LAWS § 45-40.1-4. Specifically, any powers or privileges or authority exercised by a public agency of Rhode Island may be exercised and enjoyed jointly with any other public agency of any other state or the United States. Id. A “public Agency” is any political subdivision of Rhode Island or of any other state. Id at § 45-40.1.3. Because the Region VIII Service Center is a political subdivision for the purposes of TICA, a Rhode Island public agency may contract with the service center and participate in the TISP program to the extent permitted under Rhode Island Law.

SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all South Carolina Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in SOUTH CAROLINA is granted under SOUTH CAROLINA Government Code §§ 11-35-4810 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all SOUTH CAROLINA State, City and County Government Agencies. South Carolina law also permits school districts and other local governments to participate in cooperative purchasing. S.C. CODE ANN. § 11-35-4810. Specifically, South Carolina law provides that any public procurement unit may participate in, sponsor, conduct or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any supplies, services, or construction with one or
more public procurement units or external procurement activities. Id. A public procurement unit is either a local public procurement unit or a state public procurement unit. S.C. CODE ANN. § 11-35- 4810 (5). A local procurement unit means any political subdivision or unit thereof which expends public funds for the procurement of supplies, services, or construction. Id at §11-35-4610 (3). An external procurement activity is any buying organization not located in South Carolina which would qualify as a public procurement unit. Id at 11-35-4610 (2) (a). A Texas regional service center is a
political subdivision of Texas, and is authorized to expend public funds for the procurement of supplies, services or construction. TEX. EDUC. CODE §8.001, et seq.
A Texas Regional Educational Service Center would qualify as a public procurement unit in South Carolina; therefore, local political subdivisions in South Carolina that wish to participate in Region VIII’s interlocal purchasing cooperative program.

SOUTH DAKOTA EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all South Dakota Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Any governmental body in South Dakota with the authority to enter into contracts may enter into agreements with purchasing agents in South Dakota or any other state under which the parties may agree to participate in, administer, sponsor, or conduct purchasing transactions for the purchase of goods and services. S.D. CODIFIED LAWS § 5-18A-37.

TENNESSEE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Tennessee Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".
An Interlocal Agreement must be signed between the Member in Tennessee and the Clinch-Powell Education Cooperative.  Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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TEXAS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Texas Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Authority:

Texas Education Code §8.002 permits regional education service centers, at the direction of the Commissioner of Education, to provide services to assist school districts, colleges and universities in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school, college and university operations. Authority for such services is granted under Texas Government Code §§ 791.001 et seq as amended. Cooperative Purchasing Services are extended to all Texas State, City and County Government Agencies.

UTAH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Utah Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in UTAH is granted under UTAH Government Code §§ 11-13-101 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all UTAH State, City and County Government Agencies.
The Utah Interlocal Cooperation Act (“UICA” also permits Utah school districts and other local governments to participate in cooperative purchasing. See UTAH CODE ANN. §11-13-101, et seq. Specifically, UICA provides that any power, privilege, or authority exercised or capable of exercise by a Utah public agency may be exercised and enjoyed jointly with any other Utah public agency having the authority and jointly with any out-of-state public agency to the extent permitted by the laws of the other state. UTAH CODE ANN. §11-13-201 (1) (a). “Public Agency” includes, among other things, a city, town, county, school district or other political subdivision of the state of Utah or
any political subdivision of another state including any interlocal cooperation formed under the authority of the law of another state. Id at §11-13-103 (13) & (16). A Texas regional service center is a political subdivision of Texas. TEX. EDUC. CODE § 8.001, et seq. Therefore, Utah public school districts, or other local governments, have statutory authority to contract or agree with a Texas regional education service center for the joint exercise of the same powers, privileges and authority that each entity may exercise independently, including participating in cooperative purchasing. See UTAH CODE ANN. §11-13-212 (contracts for facilities and improvements) & 11-13-214 (agreements for acquisition of property by public agency).

VERMONT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all VERMONT Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Interlocal contracts are permitted under Vermont law. VT. STAT. ANN. Tit 24 § 4901 (a). Specifically, municipalities in Vermont are permitted to contract with other municipalities to perform any governmental service, activity or undertaking which each municipality entering into the contract is authorized by law to perform. Id. A "municipality” is defined as a “city, town, town school district, incorporated school or fire district or incorporated village and all other governmental incorporated units.” VT. STAT. ANN. tit 1 § 126.

VIRGINIA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Virginia Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in VIRGINIA is granted under VIRGINIA Government Code § 2.2-4304 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all VIRGINIA State, City and County Government Agencies.
Virginia law also permits cooperative purchasing, VA. CODE.ANN § 2.2-4304, et seq. Virginia cooperative procurement law provides that any public body may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative procurement agreement on behalf of or in conjunction with one or more other public bodies, or public agencies or institutions or localities of the several states, of the United States or its territories, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. General Services Administration, for the purpose of combining requirements to increase efficiency or reduce administrative expenses in any acquisition of goods and services. VA. CODE.ANN § 2.2-4304 (a). Public Body” means” any legislative, executive or judicial body, agency, office, department, authority, post, commission, committee, institution, board or political subdivision created by law to exercise some sovereign power or to perform some governmental duty, and empowered by law to undertake the activities described in this chapter”. VA. CODE.ANN § 2.2-4301. As noted above, a Texas regional education service center is an institution of the state of Texas; thus, a Virginia public body may participate in a cooperative procurement contract administered by such a service center to purchase goods and services.
Virginia cooperative procurement law further provides that a public body may participate in a cooperative purchasing contract, other than for procurement of professional services, even if it did not participate in the request for proposals or bids as long as the request for proposals specified that it was being conducted on behalf of other public bodies. VA. CODE.ANN § 2.2-4304(a)
In terms of construction related contracts for Virginia public bodies, Virginia law provides that all construction contracts must be procured through competitive bidding except in a limited number of circumstances. VA. CODE.ANN § 2.2-4303 ©. Unfortunately, interlocal contracts are not one of the specified exceptions to the competitive bidding requirement. Virginia law defines “construction” as “building, altering, repairing, improving or demolishing any structure building or highway.” VA. CODE.ANN § 2.2-4301. However, it may be possible for a public body in Virginia to secure a construction related contract through a cooperative procurement contract if the contract was procured pursuant to the competitive bidding requirements of the Virginia Public Procurement Act. See VA. CODE.ANN § 2.2-4300, et seq.

WASHINGTON GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Washington Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

If you have questions please contact us at (866) 839-8477 or email tips@reg8.net.

Government Authority:
Authority for such services in WASHINGTON is granted under WASHINGTON Government Code § 39.34 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all WASHINGTON State, City and County Government Agencies. Interlocal contracts in Washington are authorized by the Washington Interlocal Cooperation Act (“WICA”) WASH. REV. CODE § 39.34, et seq. WICA provides that any power, privileges or authority exercised by a public agency of Washington may be exercised jointly with any other Washington public agency or with any public agency of any other state. WASH. REV. CODE § 39.30 (1) “Public Agency” means “any agency, political subdivision, or unit of local government of this state…and any political subdivision of another state.” WASH. REV. CODE § 39.34.050 (1).
Pursuant to the TICA, a Texas regional education service center is considered a political subdivision of the state of Texas; thus, a Texas regional education service center would be considered a public agency for the purposes of WICA. See TEX.GOV’T CODE § 791.003 (5). The construction projects have additional requirements. See Powell & Leon letter of May 19, 2009.

WISCONSIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Wisconsin Public Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
                     Interlocal Agreement
                     Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
Authority for such services in Wisconsin is granted under Wisconsin Government Code §§ 66.0303 et seq as amended. These competitively bid cooperative purchasing services are extended to all Wisconsin State, City and County Government Agencies.
Wisconsin law permits a municipality to contract with municipalities of another state for the receipt or furnishing of services or the joint exercise of any power or duty required or authorized under statute to the extent permitted under the statutes of the other state. WIS.STAT. ANN.§66.0303 (2). A “municipality” is defined as the state or any department or agency thereof, or any city, village, town, county, school district, public library system, public inland take protection and rehabilitation district, etc. Id at § 66.0301 (a) Under this definition, the Region VIII ESC would certainly qualify as a “municipality.” Accordingly, a Wisconsin school district or other local government could participate in the TIPS program.
Prior to and as a condition precedent to taking effect, all interlocal agreements must be submitted to the Wisconsin Attorney General for approval. Id at § 66.0303 (3). After receipt of the agreement, the Attorney General must submit the agreement to the Governor of Wisconsin who may comment on the agreement or share it with any state agencies that may be affected. Id. Accordingly, I recommend forwarding a copy of the interlocal agreement to the Wisconsin Attorney General as soon as possible because the approval process can take up to 90 days to complete.

WYOMING EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES:

Membership to all Wyoming Schools, Colleges, Universities, and City/County Municipal Agencies, in The Interlocal Purchasing System, is "FREE".

Please download these two (2) documents and submit to TIPS to become a member.
Interlocal Agreement
Board Resolution

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Government Authority:
The state of Wyoming or one or more if its counties, municipalities, school districts, special districts or political subdivisions or like entities in others states, may cooperate and assist each other in performing or carrying out any power privilege or authority of the unit. WYO. STAT. ANN § 16-1-101