GP Agency wins national TIPS purchasing cooperative contract

GP Agency has been awarded a TIPS contract that gives eligible public entities and qualifying nonprofits a new cooperative path to its insurance and benefits consulting services. The contract runs through Aug. 31, 2031, and is meant to streamline procurement for organizations that want to use GPA’s expertise.

Why it matters: - The TIPS award gives eligible public-sector organizations and qualifying nonprofits a simpler procurement route to GP Agency’s insurance and benefits consulting services. - The contract can reduce friction for organizations that need to meet public purchasing requirements while still accessing outside expertise. - GP Agency gains a national cooperative purchasing channel that can expand its reach across the U.S.

What happened: - GP Agency, a national insurance brokerage and benefits consulting firm, was awarded a contract through The Interlocal Purchasing System, or TIPS. - The contract is for Consulting and Other Related Services. - The award is effective through Aug. 31, 2031. - The announcement was made Sept. 9, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The details: - TIPS is a national cooperative purchasing program serving public entities and qualifying nonprofit organizations across the United States. - TIPS is administered by Region 8 Education Service Center in Texas. - TIPS awards contracts through a competitive procurement process to qualified vendors. - Participating public entities and qualifying nonprofits can use those contracts, subject to applicable procurement requirements. - GP Agency’s TIPS vendor profile and contract information are available through the TIPS website. - GP Agency was founded in 1967. - The firm describes itself as a national, consultative, full-service insurance brokerage serving businesses and their people.

Between the lines: - The contract fits a broader push by public entities to use pre-approved purchasing vehicles that can speed up vendor selection. - For GP Agency, the award signals a bid to become more accessible to institutions that often face tighter procurement rules. - Chris Gaddis, co-president of GP Agency, said the company has spent nearly 60 years helping organizations navigate benefits with greater clarity, structure and support. - Gaddis said the TIPS contract gives GP Agency another way to reach public-sector organizations while working within procurement processes important to those buyers.

What's next: - Eligible organizations can explore GP Agency’s services through the TIPS cooperative framework. - GP Agency is likely to use the contract to broaden visibility with public entities and nonprofits seeking insurance and benefits consulting support. - The company’s TIPS listing will remain available during the contract term.

The bottom line: - GP Agency now has a national purchasing-cooperative pathway that could make its services easier for public organizations to buy.