Contract # 240501
Valid August 8, 2024, through August 7, 2029, with (1) 1-year renewals.
As a result of the national competitive bid, Lawson Products has been awarded The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Region 8 Education Service Center, Contract #240501 for MRO Supplies, Equipment, Tool Rental, Sales, and Service. Lawson’s award includes full catalog discounts.

Lawson's Value-Added Services
Lawson offers a broad line of maintenance and repair products, as well as site-level inventory management services and technical support. With over 900 Lawson Representatives across the U.S., we stand ready to help you deliver value and cost savings to your end-users.
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About TIPS The Interlocal Purchasing System
The Interlocal Purchasing System, better known as, TIPS Purchasing Cooperative, began in 2002 as a small regional cooperative of the Region 8 Education Service Center. While the cooperative has far exceeded the initial vision, Region 8 ESC has maintained its role as the Lead Agency for what is now a national operation.
Region 8 ESC is one of 20 Regional Education Service Centers within Texas which assists school districts in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations, as commissioned by the Texas state legislature. All TIPS contracts are awarded by the ESC 8 seven-member Board of Directors, and each TIPS vendor has met strict Competitive Procurement Process guidelines established by the ESC 8 administration and the TIPS legal team. The bidding statute for the lead agency is Chapter 44.031 of the Texas Education Code.
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Join TIPS at no cost and gain immediate access to Lawson Products competitively solicited contract vehicle, as well as the entire TIPS portfolio of cooperative contracts. Become a member today!