Piedmont Global + TIPS
Piedmont Global is proud to be an awarded supplier through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), making it easier than ever for state, local, and education agencies to access high-quality language services without issuing a new RFP. Get expert guidance from our team on how to leverage the TIPS contract to meet your language access needs quickly and compliantly.
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The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) is a national cooperative purchasing program designed to simplify procurement for public sector organizations. It enables state and local agencies, public schools, and higher education institutions to purchase directly from competitively awarded, pre-approved vendors.
With a TIPS membership, eligible entities can leverage Piedmont Global’s TIPS contract to procure services quickly and compliantly — reducing procurement timelines and administrative workload while maintaining full purchasing compliance. Eligible services include: over-the-phone interpreting (OPI), video remote interpreting (VRI), onsite interpreting (OSI), ASL, localization, translation, desktop publishing & 508 Compliance.
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Unlock faster onboarding, simplified procurement, and compliant language access. Piedmont Global empowers government, public agencies, and educators to communicate clearly and equitably with every community.
Why work with Piedmont Global
Nationwide coverage
Access 250+ languages for OPI and for VRI, including 24/7 ASL interpreting, available wherever your agency operates.
Skip procurement
Skip lengthy RFPs and purchase directly through the NASPO ValuePoint's Master Agreement with Piedmont Global.
Public-sector proven
Trusted by agencies serving health, education, and public-safety sectors nationwide to streamline communication access.
Equity in access
Supports compliance with Title VI, ADA, and CLAS standards, helping agencies meet accessibility and inclusion goals for diverse communities.
Who we serve
Health & human services
Medical, behavioral health, and public health organizations ensuring equitable care and communication access.
Education
K–12 districts, higher education, and workforce training institutions advancing accessibility and inclusion.
Administrative agencies
Law enforcement, courts, and public sector departments improving multilingual communication and community engagement.
Trust & compliance
Piedmont Global is HIPAA-compliant, ISO-certified, and rigorously vetted through TIPS competitive process. Our interpreters meet strict credentialing standards, and our platform protects every conversation with enterprise-grade encryption.
About Piedmont Global
Piedmont Global is a Strategic Globalization Organization that specializes in language operations solutions for public-sector and enterprise clients nationwide. We combine people-powered service with purpose-built technology to help you communicate clearly, inclusively, and securely across every community you serve.
Access Language Services Through TIPS
Procure compliant interpreting, translation, and accessibility services through Piedmont Global’s competitively awarded TIPS contract. Reduce procurement time, eliminate RFP overhead, and onboard services quickly while meeting all public sector purchasing requirements.
