Becoming A TIPS Awarded Vendor

1. Go to the TIPS eBid System: https://tips.ionwave.net

2. Click on Supplier Registration to register your company.

3. Read and accept the Terms and Conditions for the eBid System.

4. Set up your profile information - Only numbers will be accepted when entering your company Tax ID number.

5. Select ALL the commodities that your company provides. TIPS will electronically notify you of bids that match your selections when posted the first Thursday of each month.

6. Submit your vendor registration.

7. A TIPS administrator will process your request.

8. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration has been processed.

1. Login with the same username and password you just created.

2. Immediately you will be able to view the open categories eligible to bid on.

3. Click on the Bid Number and use this guide to help you respond and submit your proposal.

1. After your proposal has been submitted, it will be scored using the pre-determined scoring rubric included in the proposal documents.

2. If your proposal receives a minimum score or above, a recommendation for an award will be made to our Lead Agency, Region 8 Education Service Center.

3. Notification of awards are sent from TIPS the following month after the RFP closed. Awards and next steps are sent via email to the primary! contact that submits the RFP proposal.