TIPS Contract 260105
Access Global Interpreting language services through TIPS Contract 260105.
Eligible TIPS members can use Global Interpreting’s cooperative purchasing contract for professional language access services under Technology Solutions, Products, and Services, including phone, video, on-site, ASL, translation, localization, and program support.
Use this contract where permitted by your organization’s procurement policies and applicable law.
- Contract
- 260105
- Vehicle
- The Interlocal Purchasing System
- Title
- Technology Solutions, Products, and Services
- Service Focus
- Interpretation, translation, ASL, and program support
Contract Snapshot
Global Interpreting’s TIPS contract at a glance
Global Interpreting Network Inc. is listed under TIPS RFP 260105, Technology Solutions, Products, and Services. The contract supports language access needs for eligible public entities and qualifying nonprofit TIPS members that are able to use cooperative purchasing under their own rules.
For language access programs, TIPS can make it easier to move from an identified communication need to an active service plan. Your team can reference the contract number, confirm internal requirements, and work with Global Interpreting on scope, setup, reporting, and service coordination.
About TIPS
A cooperative purchasing path for public-sector language access
TIPS is a national purchasing cooperative that conducts public procurement solicitations and awards contracts to qualified vendors.
Use a familiar route
Eligible TIPS members may be able to use awarded contracts instead of running a separate solicitation for the same need, depending on their own procurement requirements and applicable law.
Give teams one reference point
Procurement, program, and operations teams can reference TIPS Contract 260105 when discussing service scope, setup, reporting, and next steps.
Move from need to setup
Global Interpreting helps confirm the service plan, onboarding steps, user access, reporting needs, and coordination model for your organization.
Contract Scope
What you can access through this contract
Global Interpreting is a full-service language services provider serving public agencies, healthcare organizations, and regulated environments nationwide.
Over-the-phone interpretation
On-demand phone interpreting for public hotlines, intake, care coordination, benefits access, public safety, administrative services, and other situations where immediate language support is needed. Learn more about phone interpretation.
Video remote interpretation
Secure video interpreting for spoken languages and American Sign Language, useful when visual cues improve clarity, comfort, and accuracy. Learn more about video interpretation.
On-site interpretation
Scheduled in-person interpreter support for healthcare appointments, public meetings, interviews, hearings, outreach events, and other in-person settings. Learn more about on-site interpretation.
ASL and sign language support
Professional sign language services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, including video and in-person support where available and appropriate. Learn more about video interpretation.
Written translation and localization
Translation, formatting support, and localization for public-facing documents, forms, notices, outreach materials, training content, and digital content. Learn more about translation and localization.
Program support and reporting
Account setup, usage support, reporting coordination, and responsive service assistance for teams that need visibility across departments, facilities, or programs.
Why Global Interpreting
Built for public agencies and regulated environments
Global Interpreting has delivered language access services since 2007, with experience supporting federal, state, SLED, healthcare, and community-facing programs. The company is a California-certified small business and MBE, and its service model is designed for organizations that need accuracy, confidentiality, responsiveness, and clear account support.
For buyers, the value is practical: dependable service channels, a broad mix of remote and in-person options, support for LEP communities, and a team familiar with public-sector expectations.
Cooperative Purchasing Advantages
Why use the TIPS contract
When your organization is eligible to use TIPS, the contract can provide a clear route to language services without starting from scratch.
Getting Started
How to get started with Global Interpreting through TIPS
Confirm eligibility
Check that your organization is a TIPS member or can otherwise use the TIPS purchasing vehicle under your procurement policies and applicable law.
Reference the contract
Use TIPS Contract 260105, Technology Solutions, Products, and Services, when discussing the purchasing path with your internal team.
Tell us what you need
Complete the form on this page with your organization, service needs, timeline, and preferred contact details.
Set up service
Global Interpreting will help confirm scope, onboarding, reporting, user access, and service coordination.
FAQ
TIPS contract questions
What is TIPS?
TIPS, The Interlocal Purchasing System, is a national purchasing cooperative and a department of Texas Region 8 Education Service Center. It conducts public procurement solicitations and awards contracts that eligible public entities and qualifying nonprofit members may be able to use where allowed.
Who can use TIPS contracts?
TIPS contracts are intended for eligible TIPS public entities and qualifying nonprofit members. Your procurement team should confirm your organization’s membership status, internal requirements, and legal authority before using the contract.
What is Global Interpreting’s TIPS contract number?
Global Interpreting’s TIPS contract number is 260105. The contract title is Technology Solutions, Products, and Services.
What services are available through Global Interpreting’s TIPS contract?
The service scope includes over-the-phone interpretation, video remote interpretation, on-site interpretation, ASL and sign language support, written translation, localization, document formatting support, and language access program support.
Can our organization use TIPS if we have internal procurement rules?
Possibly. TIPS can be useful when your own policies and applicable law allow cooperative purchasing. Your procurement or legal team should confirm the required process before moving forward.
Does the contract support both remote and in-person language services?
Yes. Global Interpreting supports remote services such as phone and video interpreting, as well as scheduled on-site interpretation where available and appropriate for the setting.
Is ASL or sign language support available?
Yes. Global Interpreting provides ASL and sign language support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through video and in-person service options.
Can Global Interpreting support healthcare or other regulated environments?
Yes. Global Interpreting has experience serving healthcare, public health, government, education, and other sensitive settings where privacy, confidentiality, accuracy, and responsive support matter.
Can an existing Global Interpreting customer use the TIPS contract?
Existing customers should contact Global Interpreting through the form on this page so the team can review the organization’s service needs and coordinate the appropriate contract path.
How do we begin?
Confirm your eligibility and internal purchasing requirements, reference TIPS Contract 260105, and complete the form on this page. Global Interpreting will follow up with service and onboarding next steps.
Start Your Request
Start your TIPS contract request
Use this form to connect with Global Interpreting about TIPS Contract 260105. A team member will follow up to discuss your organization, service needs, setup path, and next steps.