Opportunity
The Interlocal Purchasing System #260904
IDIQ Solicitation for Books, Library, and Educational Materials by TIPS (Texas Region 8 ESC)
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
260904
NAICS
424920
This opportunity is issued by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a department of the Texas Region 8 Education Service Center, for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering books, library, and educational materials. - Government Buyer: - The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Texas Region 8 Education Service Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of books, library, and educational materials - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory response for current holders of expiring TIPS contracts in this category to maintain or extend offerings - Vendors must complete and upload pricing, vendor agreement, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and lobbying disclosure forms - Contract is for use by TIPS public entity and qualifying non-profit members nationwide - The contract allows for indefinite ordering during the contract period, with no fixed scope or project - No administrative or procedural details included in requirements
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 for contracts supplying educational and library materials to TIPS public entity and qualifying non-profit members nationwide. There is no specific project or scope; rather, it is a prospective award for use when members need the goods or services during the contract period. Respondents holding certain existing contracts must respond to maintain or extend their offerings.