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Use this page to find anything and everything you need to make purchases through BuyBoard. Not a member yet? Signing up is easy—and membership is free! Join today.

Making a purchase

Find a vendor: Log into the BuyBoard and choose from thousands of available products and services.
Get competitive pricing: Use the request for quote feature to request pricing from multiple vendors or call the vendor and ask for a “BuyBoard quote.”
Make the purchase: Issue your purchase order (PO) in the name of the vendor, indicate on the PO “Per BuyBoard Contract,” and e-mail it to info@buyboard.com. Remember, in order for eligible members to be considered for rebate dollars, you must notify BuyBoard of your purchase!

Helpful BuyBoard resources

Contract List with Descriptions (pdf): Complete list of contract names, contract numbers, effective / expiration dates, and brief description of the contract.
Current Texas Vendors List (pdf): Browse through a list of our current vendors, organized by group.
- View the Texas Vendors List in Excel.
Products/Services List: Our product list runs the gamut—with thousands available. And the list continues to grow!
Texas Regional Map (pdf): This print-friendly map shows the twenty education service center regions in Texas.
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative Bylaws (pdf): Learn the purpose and objective of the Cooperative by reading our bylaws.
Organizational Interlocal Agreement (pdf): This agreement was created for the mutual benefit of the Cooperative and our members.
Proposal Tabulations: View the bid tabulations for proposals after the deadline has passed.

Helpful resources regarding the CARES & ARP acts

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: The full Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
CARES Act: The full Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
ARP Act: The full American Rescue Plan Act
TEA ESSER Guidance: Texas Education Agency's (TEA) ESSER information
ESSER FAQs: TEA's breakdown of ESSER frequently asked questions
TEA's letter to administrators: TEA's letter from Thursday, 6/3/2021
TEA's Coronavirus webpage: TEA's page for Coronavirus support and guidance
ED COVID-19 Handbook: Volume 2 2021 (pdf): The U.S. Department of Education's COVID-19 Handbook for schools and districts
CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund: More information on the CARES Act for universities and colleges
ARP Act Contracts for Cities & Counties (pdf): A list of BuyBoard categories that fall under the ARP Act guidelines
CARES Act, ESSER, HEER Contracts for K-12 & Higher Education (pdf): A list of BuyBoard contract categories that fall under the CARES Act and ESSER and HEER grants guidelines
NACO American Rescue Plan Act Funding Breakdown: An interactive tool provided by The National Association of Counties
NLC FAQs: The National League of Cities is providing helpful FAQs

Compliance documents and certifications

Contracts and vendors awarded through BuyBoard have been competitively procured to assist members with compliance with Texas local and state procurement requirements and a documented audit trail.

Purchasing with Federal Funds (pdf): Our advisory gives an overview of laws related to procurement for members considering making cooperative purchases using federal funds.
BuyBoard Construction-Related Goods and Services Advisory for Texas Members (pdf): Learn about the legal requirements related to the competitive procurement of construction-related services.
HB1295: Texas Government Code 2252.908, Disclosure of Interested Parties
University of Texas System Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Accreditation (pdf): BuyBoard is accredited by The University of Texas System.
BuyBoard Technology and Software-Related Products and Services Advisory for Texas Members (pdf): Learn more about purchasing technology-related items through BuyBoard.

Are you a vendor?

Whether you want to find out more or you’re ready to sign up, you can find all the lists and documents you need on our Vendor Resources page.