Buy roofing without the RFP.
TEMA Roofing Services is an awarded vendor with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). Qualified public and nonprofit buyers can contract roofing work through a competitively procured contract, saving months of bid preparation.
Cooperative
TIPS-USA
Master contract
Trades, Labor & Materials #230104
Available in
All 50 states
What cooperative purchasing means for your roof
Purchasing cooperatives bid contracts once on behalf of their members. TIPS combines the buying power of government entities across the country, so your district, city, or nonprofit can award roofing work to TEMA without writing specifications, advertising, and evaluating a full RFP.
You still get competitive pricing and a documented procurement trail, along with a contractor chosen for quality rather than the lowest bid.
Skip the RFP
TIPS has already competitively procured the contract, so you avoid writing and running a full bid process.
Stay compliant
The contract was awarded through a competitive public solicitation, which gives your purchasing office a documented, defensible process.
Start sooner
Less procurement time means faster delivery, which matters when summer break is the only window to work.
Avoid low-bid risk
You pick a qualified, vetted contractor on quality and experience instead of being forced into the lowest bid.
Transparent pricing
Line-item proposals with photos and scope, priced against an established contract.
We handle the paperwork
TEMA guides your purchasing office through TIPS membership, quotes, and purchase orders.
Who qualifies?
Most public entities and tax-exempt organizations can use TIPS contracts. If you're not sure, call us and we'll help you check with your purchasing office.
- K-12 schools
- Colleges & universities
- Local & state government
- Native American tribes
- Tax-exempt nonprofits
How a TIPS roofing project works
- Step 1
Join TIPS
Membership is free for eligible public and nonprofit entities. We can walk you through it.
- Step 2
Free roof assessment
TEMA inspects your roofs, including infrared moisture scans where needed, and documents conditions with photos.
- Step 3
Proposal under contract #230104
You receive a detailed, line-item proposal priced under the TIPS contract.
- Step 4
Issue a PO and build
Your purchasing office issues a purchase order to TEMA through TIPS and we schedule the work.
Public-sector projects we've delivered
All case studiesTIPS contract
Youngstown City Schools
Infrared roof survey and PVC overlay through the TIPS cooperative contract
Roof Replacement
City of Youngstown – 20 Federal Place
Full tear-off and EPDM re-roof on a historic downtown government building
Roof Replacement
Boardman Local Schools – Glenwood Junior High
Partial re-roof prioritized around the district’s yearly budget
Cooperative purchasing FAQ
What is cooperative purchasing?
Cooperative purchasing lets public agencies and nonprofits buy from contracts another agency has already competitively bid. TIPS, a national cooperative, bids the contract once, and members in all 50 states can use it without running their own RFP.
Who qualifies to use TEMA through TIPS?
K-12 schools, higher education, local and state government agencies, Native American tribes, and tax-exempt nonprofit organizations can typically use TIPS contracts. Check your own procurement policy to confirm.
What roofing work is covered?
TEMA’s TIPS Trades, Labor & Materials contract #230104 covers complete roofing solutions with major manufacturers, including repairs, restoration, replacement, inspections, and maintenance.
Does it cost anything to join TIPS?
No. TIPS membership is free for eligible entities, and TEMA can help you complete the sign-up.
Ready to use your TIPS membership?
Call 330-272-0988 or request a free assessment. We'll scope the work and price it under contract #230104.