Tacoma Public Schools - Purchasing

Tacoma Public Schools

Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma.

Purchasing

Tacoma Public Schools encourages suppliers to become familiar with the contents of these documents. The Purchasing Department is responsible for ensuring that district purchases represent the best value possible, both in terms of price and in terms of non-price considerations such as service, timeliness, quality and supplier performance.