Security concerns have only grown more widespread and daunting over the years. Adequately protecting people, property, and data has become far more complex. Many facilities directors and security teams recognize the need to upgrade their security but are often at a loss as to where to start. As a TIPS #250101 contract holder, NextGen is happy to offer some sorely needed tips on that.
An acronym for The Interlocal Purchasing System, TIPS is a national purchasing cooperative that offers access to competitively procured purchasing contracts to its membership. The TIPS website (https://www.tips-usa.com) provides extensive information on how to leverage its purchasing cooperative. Here we provide some of the key takeaways to get you started.
Becoming a TIPS member is Step One. It’s easy, and membership is open to the following entities:
· K-12 school districts
· Charter Schools
· Colleges and Universities (State and Private)
· Cities/Municipalities
· Counties/Parishes
· State Agencies
· Emergency Services Districts
· Non-profit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service
· Other entities with legislated purchasing/bidding requirements
TIPS membership is free, and the benefits are significant. They include access to competitively procured contracts with quality vendors, time savings, assistance with the purchasing process by qualified TIPS staff, and access to pricing based on a “national” high-profile contract.
The TIPS website offers step-by-step instructions on how to become a member. And because NextGen holds the TIPS #250101 contract for access control, video surveillance, weapons detection, and more, our TIPS member clients can eliminate the stress of procurement while also saving time and money. Simply call us for a quote on your project/upgrade based on our TIPS awarded contract. We will walk you through the purchase order process, which is also fast and easy.
NextGen is very proud to be a TIPS contract holder and extend the benefits to our clients.