What is TAPS?
The Texas-Arkansas Purchasing System (TAPS) is a consortium of popular national vendors that agree to provide certain public and educational institutions with strong purchasing power. TAPS is sponsored by the Region VIII Education Service Center located in Mt. Pleasant, TX and the Dawson Education Service Cooperative in Arkadelphia, AR. For more information on TAPS, click here to access the TAPS brochure.
What can TAPS do for my institution?
TAPS can save your institution real dollars. The purchasing agreement provides incredible discounts on everything from pencils and paper to sports stadiums and construction projects. Before you sign another purchasing contract make sure you check TAPS first...and last.
Who is eligible to use TAPS?
The TAPS program is available for use by all public and private schools, colleges, universities, cities, counties and other government entities in the state of Arkansas.
Why should my institution get involved with TAPS?
There are no fees associated with joining TAPS, no additional purchasing fees, no hidden costs and no obligation. The one deal that is NOT too good to be true.
- Involvement in the TAPS program is free,
- There is zero cost associated with TAPS,
- Involvement in the TAPS program requires zero obligation,
- National vendors and popular name brands,
- The TAPS agreement is such that you can bypass timely bid processes.
How does my school join TAPS?
Joining TAPS is a two-step process. First, your board of directors must sign the board resolution and interlocal purchasing agreement. Next, you must submit the signed documents to the Dawson Education Service Cooperative. Once the agreement has been approved you can begin purchasing from TAPS-approved vendors.
Related Links:
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Related Downloads (pdf):
TAPS Board Resolution
TAPS Interlocal Purchasing Agreement
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