The Interlocal Purchasing System #261002 Addendum 1

TIPS solicitation for energy and water efficiency offerings and public-work Job Order Contracting

TIPS is seeking proposals for energy and water efficiency offerings and public-work construction through a Job Order Contracting option. - Buyer: The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a department of Texas Region 8 Education Service Center, based in Pittsburg, Texas. - Scope: Establishes indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts for TIPS public entities and qualifying nonprofit members nationwide. Respondents may propose for either or both parts: - Part 1: Energy- and water-efficiency goods, related non-construction services, maintenance, and minor repairs. - Part 2: Job Order Contracting (JOC) for projects the member customer determines are public-work construction. - Pricing references: Part 2 pricing coefficients may use the RS Means Price Book or the BNi® Costbook, including eConverge TruPriceData™ powered by BNi®. These are pricing references, not identified bidders or product OEMs. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or prospective vendors are identified. Named organizations and references include TIPS, Texas Region 8 Education Service Center, RS Means, BNi®, and eConverge TruPriceData™. - Notable scope limitation: Energy Savings Performance Contracts are excluded from this category and must be offered under a separate TIPS category. - Items and quantities: No specific products, part numbers, project quantities, or service quantities are provided; member needs will arise as required.

Description

This is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation to establish contracts for goods and services that TIPS public entities and qualifying nonprofit TIPS Members may use nationwide. Part 1 covers goods and non-construction services, while Part 2 is a Job Order Contract for projects the customer determines are public-work construction. Vendors may respond to either or both parts; Part 2 pricing may use coefficients applied to the RS Means Price Book or the BNi Costbook. Energy Savings Performance Contracts may not be sold under this category.

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