April 2019
Featured Vendor
ABM Builds Value for K-12 Schools, Higher Education Institutions, and Municipalities 
ABM specializes in controlling costs. Custodial services and facilities engineering are two ways ABM helps schools and local governments reduce operating costs and guarantee savings, so they can free up budget for infrastructure and other needs. A champion of preventative maintenance in the HVAC sector, ABM also provides landscaping, electrical maintenance, parking management, and support for sustainability initiatives.... Continue Reading .
Contract Updates
Under Evaluation
  • Office and School Supplies, RFP #19-08PV
  • Tutoring, Mentoring, and Teaching Services, RFP #19-11P
  • Food Services Equipment, Supplies and Repair Services, RFP #19-10P
  • Job Order Contracting for Plumbing Services, RFQ #19-12P
  • Job Order Contracting for Roofing Services, RFQ #19-13P
Current Solicitations
  • Project Management and Related Services, RFP #19-15P
  • Internal Connections (E-Rate Category 2 Eligible), RFP #19-07PV
Upcoming Solicitations
  • Building Management
Vendors interested in 1GPA should regularly check the 1GPA Current Solicitations page and ensure that you have properly registered with Public Purchase. Please register directly with Public Purchase to receive notification of our solicitations. As a registered vendor, you will receive email notification of future proposal opportunities for the commodity categories selected in your registration. 
A Message from"Micki" Morris
Understanding “EDGAR” When Using Purchasing Cooperatives
by Micki Morris
The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) are federal regulations that govern all federal grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The regulations require that purchases made with federal grant funds follow... Continue Reading
Michelle 'Micki' Morris is an attorney with the firm of Rogers, Morris and Grover, L.L.P., located in Texas. To learn more about Micki and the firm Rogers, Morris and Grover, L.L.P., please CLICK HERE .
Events
April 3rd– 5th, 2019
Aquarius Casino Resort - Laughlin, NV

April 15th– 18th, 2019
San Diego, CA

April 18th, 2019
DELCO Center – Austin, TX

June 9th– 11th, 2019
Hilton El Conquistador Resort – Tucson, AZ

June 12th– 14th, 2019
TXPPA Summer Momentum Conference – Omni Hotel – Corpus Christi, TX

June 17th - 19th, 2019
Allen, TX

June 21st– 23rd, 2019
DFW Marriott Hotel – Ft. Worth, TX