TIPS – Online Student Registration
#260702
TIPS is an acronym for 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.
Eligible TIPS Members
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) currently serves entities such as state and local governments and non-profit organizations, including but not limited to:
- K-12 school districts
- Charter Schools
- Colleges and Universities (State and Private)
- Cities/Municipalities
- Counties/Parishes
- State Agencies
- Emergency Services Districts
- Non-profit organization (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service)
- Other entities with legislated purchasing/bidding requirements
- Becoming a TIPS Member
The TIPS website offers step-by-step instructions on how to become a member. The process is fast and free. It is, however, specific to your home state. Please click on this link to access the membership instructions and documents: TIPS-USA
How to Order:
TIPS Member Purchase Order Processing Procedure
- Email PO & Vendor Quote to: TIPSPO@TIPS-USA.COM
- PO and Quote must reference Vendor’s TIPS Contract Number
- Attach PO as a PDF - only one PO (with quote) per attachment
Contract & Order Information
| Contract Title: | TIPS - Online Student Registration |
| Contractor: | Carahsoft Technology Corp. |
| Number: | 260702 |
| Contract Period: | September 30, 2026 - September 30, 2029 |
| Federal Taxpayer ID: | 52-2189693 |
| Cage Code: | 1P3C5 |
| DUNS Number: | 088365767 |
| Shipping Point: | FOB Destination |
| Payment Terms: | Net 30 (On Approved Credit) |
| Guidelines & Notes: | Agency purchase orders must be emailed to SledContracts@Carahsoft.com. Please remember to put the Contract Number (260702) on your Purchase Order and Quote. |
