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COOPERATIVE PURCHASING THROUGH QUALITY, LEGAL, CONTRACTS COMPETITIVELY AWARDED AND SERVICED

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Free Membership Schools, colleges and universities, municipalities, counties, other governmental organizations and nonprofits can become members and use the HCDE awarded contracts available through Choice Partners, ultimately saving valuable time and expanding purchasing capabilities without adding staff.

In TexasVisit www.choicepartners.org/members, select Become a Member and register.

Download the interlocal; complete and email to Choice Partners to place on governing board agenda for approval.

Mail signed agreement to Choice Partners, 6005 Westview Drive, Houston, TX 77055

Outside Texas Visit www.choicepartners.org/members and register.

Check box for out-of-state IF no interlocal contract is required.

Follow the appropriate state statutes, downloading and signing an interlocal agreement, if necessary.

Choice Par tners FrameworkChoice Partners is a division of Harris County Department of Education—the sponsoring governmental entity for its contracts.

Vendors are required to submit a proposal, which goes through a competitive, legal, evaluation process. If it is deemed best value, it is recommended to the HCDE governing board for an award.

Governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations choose Choice Partners because:

its sponsoring entity uses Choice contracts;

all issued contracts are Education DepartmentGeneral Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) compliant;

all issued contracts are USDA/TDA compliant; and

Choice is compliant with all applicable six Affirmative Steps of 2 CFR 200.

S AV E T I M E A N D M O N E Y P R O C U R E M E N T M A D E E A SY

Choice Partners cooperative offers quality, legal procurement and contract solutions to meet the purchasing needs of school districts and other governmental entities..

FACILITIES - MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTIONFacility Planning Services offered can help your governmental entity navigate how to complete your maintenance and minor construction projects on time, legally, compliant and within budget. Services include: understanding Job Order Contracting (JOC), assistance in preparing agenda items, on-site training with best practices and FEMA compliance.

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Members gain immediate access to legal contracts, vendors and shared services solutions from Choice Partners. Various contract categories are listed below:

SUPPLY CATALOG*/ TECHNOLOGY/FOOD CAFETERIA SUPPLIES

Art Supplies and Related ItemsAthletic Supplies and Related ItemsBread ProductsCash Counting SystemsChemical Products and ServicesClassroom Supplies and Related ItemsCommercial Food DistributorCommodity Processing of USDA FoodsDairy ProductsDirect Delivery of Snacks and BeveragesFine PaperFood Equipment Parts/RepairsFood Equipment and Small WaresFood Service Supplies and Related ItemsFrozen and Chilled BeveragesHealth & Medical Supplies and Related ItemsIce Cream ProductsJanitorial Supplies and Related ItemsOffice Supplies and Related ItemsPizza ProgramsProduceSchool Nutrition Software/Digital SignageTechnology Supplies and Related ItemsVending MachinesWater (Drinking) and Coolers

FACILITIESAthletic Surfaces (JOC-IDIQ)Building Controls (JOC-IDIQ)Construction-JOC (JOC-IDIQ)Disaster MitigationDisaster Recovery ConsultantsDoors, Windows, and Hardware (JOC-IDIQ)Electrical Contractor Services (JOC-IDIQ)Energy PurchaseFencing Services (JOC-IDIQ)Fire, Safety, Security and Surveillance Equipment/ Services (JOC/IDIQ)FurnitureHVAC Equipment and Service (JOC-IDIQ)LED Lighting (JOC-IDIQ)

COMMODITIES Armored Car ServicesAthletic Supplies and UniformsBoxes, Packaging Supplies, Freight/Moving ServicesBus Service (Charter)Commemorative ItemsCommunication/Phone Systems (VoIP)/RadiosCTE/STEMCustodial Supplies and ServicesDrug Testing ServicesEducational/Instructional SoftwareEducational Materials, SoftwareFuel/Lubricants/MonitoringGraduation Items, Yearbooks &Fuel/Lubricants/MonitoringMedicaid Claiming & Billing ServicesOffice SuppliesPaper/Printing/CopyingPromotional ItemsTechnology Hardware, Software and ServicesTemporary Personnel ServicesToner and Ink CartridgesTravel Services - Student & Educational UniformsWaste and Recyling ServicesWeb Based Education & Certification/Services

M&O Parts and EquipmentMechanical (HVAC), Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) SuppliesModular Buildings and Related Items JOC-IDIQMoving, Storage and Related ItemsPainting, Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings, and Flooring (JOC-IDIQ)Paving Services, Asphalt/Concrete (JOC-IDIQ)Pest Control ServicesRepair and Renovation Services (JOC-IDIQ)Roofing (JOC-IDIQ)Signage (JOC-IDIQ)Third Party Code Inspection Service

Procurement training for members and vendors available upon request and hosted at Choice Partners’ offices or local to you.

6005 Westview Dr.Houston, TX 77055877.696.2122

Find us on

info@choicepartners.orgMembers Sign-Up: www.choicepartners.org/members

Choice Partners is a division of Harris County Department of Education, a local government organization creating value, delivering opportunity and providing service to students and educators. Harris County Department of Education is located in Harris County and is not affiliated with the governmental entity of Harris County.

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Benefits to Choice Partners Members Choice Partners

No fee

No annual minimum usage

Access to legal, competitively bid contracts – First Co-op to meet federal Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)

Members go directly to vendors to place orders

Contract compliance review

Active membership management as ombudsman between member and vendor

Access to contract managers and staff for customer service and detailed information

Unique hard-bid Supply Catalog

All-In-One cooperative, offering facilities services, food, supplies, technology and more (a one-stop shop)

www.hcde-texas.org