. . . " Term contracts set up through the State of Texas.http://www2.cpa.state.tx.us/cat_page/Texas Correctional Industries (TCI): Is available for purchases that are not subject to bidding or price comparisons.http://www.tci.tdcj.state.tx.us/The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS): TIPS is available for use by all public and private schools, Colleges, Universities, Cities, Counties, and other government" . . . .