ESBD_File_352944_TXSMART BUY LINK.docx

This document is a prospective use solicitation from The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a purchasing cooperative serving government entities in Texas and other states, for the procurement of music instruments, sheet music, and repair services. The solicitation does not pertain to a specific project, but rather establishes a cooperative purchasing program that interested government agencies can utilize. The contract term is anticipated to be for an initial period of one year with the option to renew annually for up to five total years. Responses to the solicitation are due by a specified date, and a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference may be held. Contract awards will be made to multiple qualified vendors.

The solicitation does not provide details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent vendors, funding sources, or other financial information. Interested parties are directed to review the complete solicitation documents available on the TIPS website for further details on the requirements and terms of the cooperative purchasing program.