More Than Contract Pricing
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Easy Contract Access
Access established cooperative and government contracts designed to make purchasing easier, with no cooperative membership fees or minimum purchasing requirements where applicable.
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Procurement Made Easier
Simplify purchasing through competitively awarded cooperative contracts.
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Local Service & Support
Dedicated government representatives and VMI solutions to support your operation.
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Contracted Savings
Pre-negotiated pricing, category discounts, and qualifying prepaid ground freight. Helping stretch your budget further on the essential supplies, maintenance needs, and everyday products your organization depends on.
ABOUT TIPS
A National Cooperative Purchasing Partner
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), operated by Region 8 Education Service Center, provides competitively awarded cooperative contracts to eligible public-sector and nonprofit organizations. TIPS helps members streamline procurement by providing access to pre-solicited contracts from approved vendors such as Lawson Products.