# The Interlocal Purchasing System #261103

TIPS solicitation for lockers, related services, and job order construction

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 261103
**NAICS:** 337215, 236220, 238390

TIPS is seeking vendors for lockers and related goods and services, with an optional job order construction contract for member entities.
- Buyer: The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a department of Texas Region 8 Education Service Center, serving public entities and qualifying nonprofit members nationwide.
- Scope:
  - Part 1: Lockers and other goods, plus related non-construction services such as maintenance and minor repairs.
  - Part 2: Job Order Contract (JOC) services for public-work construction when a member customer determines they are needed.
  - Vendors may propose for either part or both.
- OEMs and named products: No locker manufacturers, locker models, part numbers, quantities, or specific vendors are identified. Part 2 pricing may use the RS Means Pricebook or BNi Costbook, including eConverge TruPriceData powered by BNi.
- Notable requirements: Part 2 proposals require a bonding-capacity letter; proposals also require three customer reference letters.
- Contract context: The IDIQ is intended to replace the prior TIPS lockers contract. Its term, duration, and option periods are not provided.

### Description

This IDIQ solicitation will result in contracts for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period for TIPS public entities and qualifying nonprofit TIPS Members nationwide. Part 1 covers goods and non-construction/non-public-work services, while Part 2 is a Job Order Contract for public-work construction projects as determined by a TIPS Member Customer. Vendors are encouraged, but not required, to respond to both parts; Part 2 proposers may use RS Means or BNi pricing. The award will replace the expiring TIPS contract 231103 for lockers.

[View original listing](https://tips.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=809&SourceType=1)