ESBD_491979_1771870014096_TXSMART BUY LINK.docx

This is a prospective use solicitation document for the Texas SMART Buy program, a purchasing cooperative managed through TIPS USA. The solicitation is not for a specific project but rather serves as a framework for vendors to establish contracts for potential future purchases by participating state and local agencies in Texas. Complete solicitation documents and detailed requirements are available on the TIPS USA website at https://www.tips-usa.com/rfp.cfm, where interested vendors can access the full RFP specifications, response requirements, and submission deadlines.

As a prospective use solicitation, this document establishes the foundation for state and local procurement opportunities in Texas rather than specifying immediate product or service requirements. Vendors selected through this process will be positioned to respond to future purchase orders from eligible Texas government entities. Interested parties should consult the complete solicitation materials on the TIPS USA platform for specific pricing terms, set-asides, contract terms, renewal options, and any other applicable conditions governing participation in the Texas SMART Buy cooperative purchasing program.