Opportunity
The Interlocal Purchasing System #260605
Nationwide Catering Supplies and Services Solicitation for TIPS Members
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
260605
NAICS
722320, 722310
This opportunity is a nationwide solicitation by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), part of Texas Region 8 Education Service Center, for catering supplies and services: - Government Buyer: - The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Texas Region 8 Education Service Center - Scope of Procurement: - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for food and non-alcoholic drink catering supplies and services - Available to all TIPS public entity and qualifying non-profit members across the United States - No specific project or event; contract is for as-needed use by any TIPS member - Products/Services Requested: - Food and non-alcoholic drink catering supplies (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Catering services for food and non-alcoholic drinks (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must complete and submit forms for pricing, confidentiality, vendor agreement, conflict of interest, and lobbying disclosure - Current TIPS contract holders (contract 250103) are advised to review their participation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Open to a wide range of food service and catering providers nationwide
Description
This solicitation is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a department of Texas Region 8 Education Service Center. It provides an indefinite quantity of catering supplies and services, specifically food and non-alcoholic drinks, to TIPS public entity and qualifying non-profit members nationwide during a fixed period. The solicitation is a prospective award for use when any TIPS member requires these goods or services. Respondents currently holding certain existing TIPS contracts are advised on whether to respond based on their satisfaction with current contracts.