Simplify Procurement with TIPS & ATS What is TIPS?
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) is a national purchasing cooperative that streamlines procurement for public entities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and nonprofits. Through TIPS, members gain access to competitively awarded, pre-negotiated contracts, eliminating time-consuming bidding processes while remaining fully compliant with purchasing requirements. ATS is an approved TIPS vendor for Comprehensive HVAC, under contracts 25010501 and 25010502, making it easy to purchase our building automation and control solutions through a trusted, proven procurement program.
Save Time
Flexible Vendor Options
Reduce Costs
Scalable for Any Organization
Stay Compliant
Cooperative Buying Power
Skip lengthy RFPs and bid processes. TIPS contracts are already competitively solicited and awarded, allowing you to move quickly from need to purchase.
Leverage the collective buying power of thousands of organizations to access pre-negotiated, competitive pricing.
All TIPS contracts meet state and federal procurement requirements, reducing risk and ensuring auditready purchasing.
Choose from a wide range of preapproved vendors—including ATS— without being locked into a single source.
Whether you’re a school district, municipality, or nonprofit, TIPS adapts to your organization’s size, scope, and budget.
Join a nationwide network of public agencies, schools, and nonprofits working together to achieve better value, stronger contracts, and more efficient purchasing.