The District uses cooperative purchasing alliances to procure goods and services. Utilizing these cooperatives allows the District to benefit from combined purchasing power while still following state and federal law and District policy.
BHISD Purchasing Levels & Requirements 3 Quote Form
BHISD is a member of the following co-ops:
BuyBoard Central Texas Purchasing Alliance Educational Purchasing Interlocal Cooperative at Region 6 (EPIC6) Harris County Department of Education (Choice Partners) Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS) Region 4-Texas Co-Op Purchasing Network (TCPN) Region 5-Southeast Texas Purchasing Co-Op Region 16- TexBuy Purchasing Co-op Region 19- Allied States Co-Op Region 20- PACE School Purchasing Alliance (School Nutrition) State of Texas Purchasing Co-Op (TXMAS) TASB Energy Co-Op Texas Building & Procurement Commission Federal Surplus Program OMNIA Partners (Member#5113360) U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Sourcewell (Formally NJPA) 1GPA Harris-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
2025-2026 General Operating Budget (Proposed 6/10/25)
