PURCHASING CO-OPS
How to look for an approve vendor
Where to look for approve vendors Raymondville ISD webpage 1. Click RISD Purchasing 2. Click Purchasing Co-Ops Click on any Co-Op
Region One
1. Transportation 2. Utility Auditing Services 3. Efficiency Services 4. Catering Services
Region 2
The Multi-Regional Purchasing Program offers members a unique and beneficial opportunity to purchase goods and services from contracts that meet State Competitive Bidding Requirements, saving districts valuable time and resources.
Click on Current contracts Search by category
Region 2 - Continued
Example: computer furniture Look at effective date and expiration
date Click on View Notice the RFP #, this number is require
on the requisition form A list of vendors will be listed Click on a selected vendor
Region 2 - Continued
Click View All This page will show the vendors
information, Deviations & Attachments, Catalogs & Discount or Services & Rate and Dealerships
You can also search by vendor’s name Click Vendor Search and type vendor’ name Where to submit Pos Vendors also include their web page
Buy Board
List vendors by category and vendor’s name
Include the five digit number in your requisition form
Always fax Purchase orders to the Buy Board at 800-211-5454 for processing
TCPN
A national governmental purchasing cooperative
Search for vendors, listed alphabetically Next to the vendor’s name you will see the
Commodity/Service and contract number Include the contract number in your
requisition form Search by commodity Click on vendor’s name this will give you the
contract information
TCPN - Continued
Includes approved products/services Includes order placement Includes pricing Includes vendor contact information Includes web address and other information Faxing the Purchase Order, click on vendors
name You will see the TCPN Contact Information,
look for Order Placement on how to submit your PO
Region 2013
Educational Technology & General Supplies
Click on Awarded Vendors List vendors alphabetically Include the Vendor name and Proposal #
in your requisition form Scroll to the right for more information
on the vendor including their website and contact information
Region 2013 - Continued
Always fax Purchase Orders directly to the vendor
DIR
Texas Department of Information Resources
Includes computers, printers, software, network & voice, peripherals, IT services and vendor service
Click DIR Store Search by product type Search by brand name Search by vendor name
DIR - Continued
Search by IT commodity Contact the RISD Technology
Department for specification of products and services
TXMAS
Texas Multiple Award Schedules Contracts that have been developed
from contracts that have been competitively awarded by the federal government
Search by category Click on the GSA number Click on Contract for more information
on the vendor
TXMAS - Continued
Contact vendor for product information and pricing
Purchasing Co-Ops
Additional information When contacting vendors on price and
availability, referencing the Co-op’s name for discount price
Always ask for shipping and handling cost
Sole Source Form