What is TIPS?

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) is a national purchasing cooperative that helps education, government, and nonprofit organizations save time and money by providing competitively solicited contracts and a streamlined procurement process.

At HostMy, we’ve identified TIPS as a valuable pathway for agents pursuing government and nonprofit contracts. Beyond providing this resource, our team supports agents with marketing tools, sales guidance, and in‑house expertise to help them secure and manage these opportunities successfully.

Your Customers Can Join TIPS for Free 

Joining TIPS is fast and obligation‑free:

• Visit tips-usa.com and click Join TIPS (or navigate to Membership → Become a Member)

• Call 866‑839‑8477 for assistance if needed

• Complete the short online form (free and quick approval)

TIPS Member Purchase Order (PO) Process

Step 1: Sign and Submit Agreement

• Sign the HostMy Sales Agreement (includes HostMy name and TIPS contract number)

• Issue a Purchase Order (PO) to TIPS

• Pay deposit directly to HostMy via ACH, credit card, or check (applied to first invoice after installation)

Step 2: Send Documents to TIPS

• Combine your PO and HostMy Quote into one PDF

• Ensure the PO references TIPS Contract #250106

• Email to tipspo@tips‑usa.com

Step 3: Compliance Verification

• TIPS verifies contract compliance and forwards PO to HostMy

• You will receive a compliance letter for your records

Step 4: If Sending PO Directly to HostMy

• Send PO to HostMy and forward a copy marked “For Recording Purposes Only” to tipspo@tips‑usa.com

• TIPS will confirm receipt, but no compliance letter will be issued

• Submit the PO within 30 days of issue date