Co-op Contracts is a cooperative purchasing program for technology products and services operated by DIR on behalf of the state of Texas. All the procurement work has already been done for you: vendors have responded and been awarded contracts through a competitive bid process and deeply discounted prices have been negotiated. Learn more about our contracting process.

Out-of-state public entities are welcome to purchase from us (see Section 2054.0565 of the Texas Government Code). We rely on the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Section 791.025 to document these transactions. 

How to Purchase from Co-op Contracts

Before purchasing the technology you need, you must complete the Interlocal Cooperation Contract (ICC). The ICC:

• Allows controlling law to be the law of your state
• Allows you to define the venue for litigation
• Allows you to define dispute resolution procedures

The ICC enables you to purchase from any contract available through the Co-op Contracts program.

To complete the ICC:

• Download and fill out the Interlocal Cooperation Contract - (DOC, 47 KB) or  (PDF, 89 KB)
• Mail two signed and completed copies of the ICC to the following address:
  
  Department of Information Resources
  Contracts and Vendor Management
  P.O. Box 13564
  Austin, TX 78711-3564
• We will return one fully executed copy of the ICC to you for your records.

Once the ICC has been fully executed by both parties, use our products and services search to browse by product type/sub-type, vendor, or commodity code. You will see the contract number, pricing, and ordering information along with vendor contact details.

To make a purchase, simply issue your purchase order directly to the vendor.

The ICC allows you to use any DIR Co-op contract, so any terms specific to an individual vendor can be addressed through the purchase order process, as long as those terms do not conflict with or detract from the terms of the master contract. 

Why Buy from Co-op Contracts?

Save Time. All contracts have been competitively bid so you no longer have to prepare competitive solicitations or evaluate responses. DIR has done the time-consuming procurement work for you and has negotiated discounts on hundreds of products and services.

Save Money. We leverage the volume buying power of the State of Texas to negotiate aggressively competitive pricing, which translates into big savings for your organization and your state’s taxpayers. You can even negotiate deeper discounts based on large volume purchases. During fiscal year 2011, DIR saved its customers over $270 million.

Selection. At 650+ contracts and growing, we have the products and services you are looking for. Choose from 20+ brands of computers, 1,100+ titles of software, 35+ brands of printers, and much more, all available from multiple vendors. 

Out-of-State Agencies Currently Holding an ICC with DIR

Information about file formats.

Alaska
State of Alaska Department of Corrections, Alaska, DIR-SDD-IC547 – PDF (70 KB)

Arizona
City of Casa Grande, Arizona, DIR-SDD-IC573 – PDF (89 KB) )
County of Navajo, Arizona, DIR-SDD-IC624 – PDF (67 KB)

California
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, DIR-SDD-IC625 – PDF (136 KB)
City of Freemont, California, DIR-SDD-IC608 – PDF (90 KB)

Connecticut
Town of Oxford, Connecticut, DIR-SDD-IC614 – PDF (134 KB)

Colorado
City and County of Denver, Colorado, DIR-SDD-IC595 – PDF (88 KB)

Florida
City of Coral Gables, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC326 – PDF (29 KB)
City of Pinellas Park, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC602 – PDF (88 KB) 
City of South Miami, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC597 – PDF (88 KB) 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC373 – PDF (73 KB)
Orange County, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC852 – PDF (89 KB) 
Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC620 – PDF (98 KB)
Pinellas County, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC335 – PDF (32 KB)
Public Health Trust / Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC545 – PDF (74 KB)
The School Board of Alachua County, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC575 – PDF (135 KB)
The School Board of DeSoto County, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC612 – PDF (135 KB)
The School Board of Volusia County, Florida, DIR-SDD-IC589 – PDF (89 KB)

Idaho
Canyon County Ambulance District, Idaho, DIR-SDD-IC611– PDF (135 KB)
City of Boise, Idaho, DIR-SDD-IC601– PDF (88 KB) 

Illinois
Village of Lisle, Illinois, DIR-SDD-IC586 – PDF (89 KB)

Kansas
Kansas State University, Kansas, DIR-SDD-IC583 – PDF (88 KB)

Louisiana
City of Shreveport, Louisiana, DIR-SDD-IC621– PDF (69 KB)

Maryland
Calvert County Independent School District, Maryland, DIR-SDD-IC345 – PDF (24 KB)
College of Southern Maryland, Maryland, DIR-SDD-IC-585 – PDF (89 KB)
Howard County, Maryland, DIR-SDD-IC-587 – PDF (93 KB)
University of Maryland University College, Maryland, IC577 – PDF (89 KB)
Washington County Public Schools, Maryland, DIR-SDD-IC347 – PDF (26 KB)

Missouri
The State of Missouri, Missouri, DIR-SDD-IC626 – PDF (135 KB)

Nevada
Washoe County, Nevada, DIR-SDD-IC523 – PDF (69 KB)

New Mexico
City of Las Cruces, New Mexico, DIR-SDD-IC337 – PDF (28 KB)
City of Sunland Park, New Mexico, DIR-SDD-IC576 – PDF (136 KB)
Las Cruces School District, New Mexico, DIR-SDD-IC525 – PDF (73 KB)
Sante Fe Indian School, New Mexico, DIR-SDD-IC526 – PDF (613 KB) 

New York
County of Putnam, NY, DIR-SDD-IC622 – PDF (95 KB)

North Carolina
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina, DIR-SDD-IC336 – PDF (28 KB)

South Dakota
Rapid City Area School District, South Dakota, DIR-SDD-IC594 – PDF (88 KB)

Virginia
City of Hampton, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC349 – PDF  (74 KB)
Fairfax County Water Authority, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC368 – PDF (70 KB)
Gloucester County, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC328 – PDF (61 KB)
James City County, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC353 – PDF (26 KB)
Pittsylvania Board of Supervisors, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC572 – PDF (135 KB)
Portsmouth Public Schools, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC359 – PDF (26 KB)
Stafford County Public Schools, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC321 – PDF (29 KB)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC600 – PDF (89 KB)  

Washington
Pierce County, Washington, DIR-SDD-IC238 – PDF (34 KB)
Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County, Washington, DIR-SDD-IC548 – PDF (69 KB)

West Virginia
City of McMechen, West Virginia, DIR-SDD-IC348 – PDF (26 KB)

Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development, DIR-SDD-IC606 – PDF (90 KB)

 

Contact

For questions and more information, please contact Kerry Stennett.