The TIPS IT Staff Augmentation Services contract through "The Interlocal Purchasing System" is an approved means of providing temporary IT staffing services to TIPS customers based on a negotiated hourly rate. Agencies may choose from a list of approved vendors either through a competitive solicitation that is usually sent to all vendors or by going directly to a trusted, proven vendor. Either way, services are billed on an hourly basis and all staff are subject to management and oversight by agency staff.
TIPS is one of the largest cooperative purchasing organizations in the country, with member agencies spanning cities, counties, school districts, higher education institutions, and non-profit organizations nationwide. Because TIPS contracts are competitively bid and publicly awarded, member agencies can skip the lengthy RFP process and procure directly from approved vendors like PMCS Services — saving weeks or months of administrative overhead.
PMCS Services holds two active TIPS contracts: Contract 230703 for Staffing Services and Contract 220105 for Technology Solutions Products and Services. These contracts cover eleven job category titles spanning application development, data administration, web and mobile development, quality assurance, networking, cybersecurity, project management, help desk operations, IT service management, IT marketing, and contract management.
PMCS Services has provided staff augmentation services since 2006 and has delivered quality placements for agencies across Texas and beyond. Our bench of pre-screened professionals spans Enterprise Architects, Project Managers, Business Analysts, System Analysts, Developer Analysts, Developers, Software Test Analysts, Database Architects, Database Administrators, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, and Technical Writers. If we don't have someone immediately available for your needs, we proactively source and vet qualified candidates who can step in and succeed.
For quotes, purchase orders(valid PO should have TIPS Contract Number: 220105), and warranty information, please contact us at:
The following is a list of JOB category titles available through PMCS IT Staff Augmentation Services for TIPS Contract.
We've been doing government IT staffing since 2006, long before it became fashionable. That kind of tenure isn't just a talking point — it means our recruiters know what a state agency hiring manager actually needs, our account managers have seen what can go sideways on a placement, and our candidates come pre-warned about the pace and paperwork that come with public sector work. Fewer surprises all around.
TIPS makes the procurement side fast. Because PMCS has already been competitively awarded under the contract, you don't need an RFP. Your procurement team can reference contract number 230703 or 220105 on a purchase order and move straight to work. Agencies that have used the "Best Value" justification tell us it can cut weeks off the typical hiring timeline.
We also place a lot of value on being honest about fit. If we don't have the right person on the bench for your specific need, we'll tell you that up front rather than put a warm body in a role and hope it works out. We'd rather take a week longer and get it right than fill a slot quickly and have you back on the phone in three months.
PMCS is a certified Minority Business Enterprise, so agencies tracking diversity procurement goals can tick that box at the same time. We've handled placements ranging from a single project consultant to multi-year programs with rotating teams, and we can flex the engagement structure to fit your budget cycle.
PMCS covers all eleven TIPS IT Staff Augmentation categories. Here's an honest look at where we're strongest and what each category covers in practice.
This is where most of our work starts. We place Java, .NET, Python, and React developers who've actually worked in government environments — they know the security reviews, the change control boards, and the documentation requirements that commercial shops skip.
Strong bench here. Oracle and SQL Server are our bread and butter, but we also place people who've moved agencies onto Azure SQL and managed cloud migrations without the usual drama. Ask us about specific DBA experience — we usually have people.
Government portals need to work for everyone, including people on older devices and assistive technology. Our web devs build to WCAG 2.1 AA standards because that's the law in Texas public sector, not an afterthought.
We have QA analysts who understand waterfall gate reviews and Agile sprint cadences. They write test plans, run regression cycles, coordinate UAT with business users, and document defects in whatever tool you use.
LAN/WAN, VPN, SD-WAN — we've placed network engineers in agencies dealing with everything from aging Cisco infrastructure to modern cloud-connected environments. Security clearances are often required here; we factor that into sourcing.
Cybersecurity roles take longer to fill well. We don't rush them. Our security candidates come with NIST and FISMA alignment experience because Texas DIR frameworks demand it. Incident responders, SIEM operators, and vulnerability analysts — we have them.
A PM who doesn't know how Texas state agency projects are governed is a liability. Ours do. They've sat through DIR oversight reviews, built milestone trackers for LBB reporting, and run stakeholder communication plans that satisfy both agency leadership and external auditors.
Tier 1 through Tier 3. We staff help desks for agencies that serve hundreds or thousands of employees, and our operations staff have worked in environments where downtime has real consequences for the public.
ITIL-trained ITSM professionals who can run change advisory boards, manage service catalogs, and keep configuration management databases accurate. These roles require discipline — we screen for people who have that.
Technology communications for agencies rolling out new systems or citizen-facing portals. Not the most common category, but when you need someone who can translate technical change into plain-language communications for staff or the public, we've got them.
Contract administration is unglamorous work that matters enormously. Our contract managers understand cooperative contract compliance, vendor performance tracking, and the documentation trails that audits expect.
TIPS procurement is refreshingly straightforward compared to a full RFP cycle. Here's how most of our engagements start.
Call or email with the role, the skills, the timeline, and any clearance or on-site requirements. We can help you scope it if the job description is still rough — that's a normal starting point.
PMCS pulls from our existing bench and network. Candidates are screened for technical fit and vetted for public sector experience before we send you anything. You're not going to wade through resumes that don't qualify.
We typically have candidate profiles to you within 2–5 business days. Your team interviews and makes the call. We handle the back-and-forth on availability and rate.
Reference TIPS Contract 230703 (Staffing) or 220105 (Technology Solutions) on your PO. Once that's in, we move into onboarding. No RFP required — that step is already done.
Your agency manages the work. We stay engaged through regular check-ins and handle any issues that come up — performance concerns, extensions, backfill needs — so you're not managing the relationship alone.
PMCS Services have staffing available for Enterprise Architects, Project Managers, Project Leads, Business Analysts, System Analysts, Developer Analysts, Developers, Software Test Analysts, Database Architects, Database Warehouse Architects, Database Administrators, Network Engineers, Network Administrators, Technical Writers and other types of Information Technology staff.
In order to save time and resources, remember that an agency can procure services directly from PMCS Services by using the "Best Value" Justification!
PMCS Services welcomes the opportunity to do business with all TIPS customers. Should you have a need for our services, you may contact us using the information provided above in the Contact Information section.
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