How to Purchase

1.

Review the current TIPS contract awards on the TIPS Website

2.

Select vendors from the list of awarded vendors in the appropriate contract category

3.

Contact the vendors you are interested in pursuing utilizing the TIPS vendor contact information provided on the webpage

4.

Identify yourself as a TIPS member to the vendor to obtain a quote based on the TIPS awarded contract

5.

Select the vendor from whom you would like to purchase (following your organization’s purchasing protocol)

6.

Create a purchase order clearly identifying the purchase order as a TIPS purchase and including the TIPS contract number

7.

Email the completed purchase order and vendor quote to: [email protected] as a PDF file.  TIPS will process the PO and forward it to the appropriate vendor and the member will receive a compliance letter

8.

Some vendors are identified as "Automated Vendor" on the vendor profile page. For "Automated Vendors" send your purchase order directly to the vendor. The vendor will ensure contract compliance

9.

If you elect to send a PO directly to a vendor that is NOT "Automated", send a copy (marked "For Recording Purposes Only") to [email protected].  TIPS will confirm receipt but no compliance letter will be sent