TCPN, a national purchasing cooperative and Region 4 Education Service Center is advertising for an RFP for a national JOC contract.

This national RFP will be seeking qualified licensed general contractors in all states (excluding Arizona) to perform miscellaneous construction and repair services for TCPN Members on an as needed basis in accordance with relevant statutes governing the location where the work is performed.   This RFP is due by September 1, 2015.

Here are some of the highlights of this JOC RFP:

• Award of this contract could allow you to work direct with K-12, higher education, cities, counties and non-profits.  Since the bid process is taking place, once awarded, your work would not be required to be bid again for up to 5 years.
• This Contract will provide for a long-term solution (5 – 1 year contracts) that can be used over and over to secure work with customers in the public space.
• Request a copy of the RFP here.

About TCPN:

• TCPN manages contracts for Region 4 Education Service Center and is a National Cooperative Purchasing Network comprised of over 37,000 Members nationwide that encompass K-12, higher education, cities, counties, municipalities, state and non-profit agencies.
• TCPN is a team dedicated to risk minimization to ensure quality projects by quality vendors, done safely and with a high level of compliance.
• Many of past awarded vendors achieved sales between $5,000,000 – $10,000,000 using their TCPN Contract.
• www.tcpn.org
• Watch the TCPN Informational Video

How to Get Started:

1. Request .pdf of Solicitation of RFP for Job Order Contract Services
2. If awarded, attend training / orientation meetings with TCPN staff that are specialists as to how best use cooperative contracts to increase business opportunities.
3. Go out and secure business direct with this pre-competed contract that allows you to work directly with your customers, streamlining their processes by using a contract that has already been bid and awarded via a government agency.

TCPN’s recent acquisition by National IPA (click here for press release), provides vendors with access to nearly 100,000 entities across the United States.  We hope that you will consider responding to the RFP that if awarded, could ultimately open doors across these markets and provide a vehicle to help you grow your business for years to come.

Addtional Contact Information:

David Adams, Vice-President, TCPN Facilities Solutions
11280 West Road
Houston, TX  77065
832.963.5220

dadams@tcpn.org

www.tcpn.org