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This document is a prospective use solicitation from TIPS-USA, a cooperative purchasing program that allows state and local government entities to access pre-competitively bid contracts. The solicitation does not detail a specific project, but rather provides a mechanism for government agencies to access a wide range of products and services. Interested parties can find the complete solicitation documents on the TIPS-USA website. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be available for use by TIPS member agencies, which include school districts, colleges, universities, cities, counties, and other local governmental entities. The contract term is anticipated to be for an initial period of one year with the option to renew annually for up to four additional one-year terms.

Pricing for products and services procured under this contract will be in accordance with the terms established in the solicitation documents. There are no specific set-aside requirements identified. Funding for purchases made through this contract may come from a variety of state and local government sources, depending on the needs of the individual TIPS member agency. Interested parties should review the full solicitation for comprehensive details on the products, services, and contractual terms available.