# The Interlocal Purchasing System #261002 Addendum 1

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

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 261002 Addendum 1
**NAICS:** 236220, 238220, 238210, 541330

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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