Cooperative Purchasing & Procurement for Texas Schools and Municipalities
All Play Inc. is an awarded vendor on Texas BuyBoard (Cooperative Purchasing Network) and Choice Partners Cooperative — making it simple for Texas school districts, municipalities, and public agencies to procure commercial playground equipment and installation services with no lengthy RFP process required.
As a Houston-based commercial playground company serving Texas since 1991, we have helped dozens of ISDs, parks departments, and municipalities navigate procurement law and deliver outstanding turn-key playground installations — on time, on budget, and fully compliant.
What Is Cooperative Purchasing and Why Does It Matter?
Texas public entities — including ISDs, municipalities, cities, counties, and nonprofits accepting public funds — are governed by procurement laws requiring competitive bidding above certain dollar thresholds. Cooperative purchasing programs like BuyBoard, Choice Partners, and TIPS satisfy this requirement by pre-negotiating competitively bid contracts on behalf of all member entities.
In simple terms: if your ISD or municipality is a BuyBoard or Choice Partners member, you can purchase directly from All Play Inc. without issuing a standalone RFP. This saves weeks — sometimes months — of administrative time while remaining fully compliant with Texas procurement law.
Our Cooperative Purchasing Credentials
| Cooperative | Coverage | Who Can Use It | How to Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas BuyBoard | Statewide Texas | Texas ISDs, Cities, Counties, State Agencies | Reference BuyBoard contract number on your PO |
| Choice Partners Cooperative | Texas & National | ISDs, Municipalities, Nonprofits, Charter Schools | Contact Graham or Cameron to initiate order |
| TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) | Texas & National | ISDs, Higher Ed, Government Agencies | Reference TIPS contract; submit PO through All Play Inc. |
Here’s Why Texas Public Entities Choose All Play Inc.
1. BuyBoard & Choice Partners Approved Vendor Our cooperative purchasing credentials mean your procurement team can engage us immediately — no standalone RFP, no delay. We provide all documentation your purchasing department needs.
2. Exclusive Little Tikes Commercial® Representative We are the exclusive authorized dealer for Little Tikes Commercial® in Southeast Texas — the globally trusted brand ISDs and municipalities already know and trust.
3. Fully Insured with Bonding Available All Play Inc. meets the insurance and bonding requirements of Texas public entity contracts. We carry full general liability, workers’ compensation, and bonding documentation ready for your procurement files.
4. Board-Ready Documentation We provide CAD drawings, 3D renderings, and itemized budget proposals formatted for board presentations, city council approvals, and HOA votes. Your approval process moves faster with us.
5. Turn-Key Project Management From the initial site visit through final safety inspection and ribbon cutting, All Play Inc. manages the entire project. One vendor. One point of contact. Zero hassle for your facilities team.
6. 30+ Years of Texas Installations Since 1991, we have completed hundreds of commercial playground installations for Texas ISDs, parks departments, municipalities, HOAs, and churches. We know Texas procurement, Texas permitting, and Texas heat.
Unparalleled Advantages of Working With All Play Inc.
- Approved vendor on Texas BuyBoard and Choice Partners
- Exclusive Little Tikes Commercial® representative in Southeast Texas
- IPEMA-certified installation crews
- Full ADA compliance design on every project
- CAD drawings and 3D renderings at no additional cost
- Bonded and fully insured for public entity contracts
How the Procurement Process Works — Step by Step
Step 1: Free Site Evaluation Graham Feidler or Cameron Cole visits your site at no cost. We assess the space, existing infrastructure, ADA requirements, and budget constraints.
Step 2: CAD Design & 3D Rendering Our design team produces a professional CAD layout and 3D rendering — ready for your board, city council, or committee presentation.
Step 3: PO Submission via BuyBoard or Choice Partners Your purchasing department submits a Purchase Order referencing the cooperative contract number. No separate bid required.
Step 4: Turn-Key Installation Our IPEMA-certified, bonded, and insured crews handle every phase — concrete curbing, equipment installation, safety surfacing, and site cleanup.
Step 5: Safety Documentation & Ribbon Cutting We deliver a complete ASTM F1487 inspection packet for your records and insurance files — then celebrate with you at the ribbon cutting.
What Texas ISDs Are Saying
“We appreciated the professional and competent sales staff as we went through the programming, design and execution of the install. The playground turned out great and the kids love it!”
— Stan F., Barbers Hill Independent School District
Frequently Asked Questions — Cooperative Purchasing
Is All Play Inc. an approved vendor on Texas BuyBoard? Yes. All Play Inc. is an awarded vendor on the Texas BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. Texas ISDs and government entities that are BuyBoard members can purchase commercial playground equipment and installation services directly from All Play Inc. without issuing a standalone RFP.
Can Texas ISDs use cooperative purchasing for playground equipment? Yes. Texas Education Code and the Texas Local Government Code allow school districts and public entities to satisfy competitive bidding requirements by purchasing through an approved cooperative purchasing program. BuyBoard, Choice Partners, and TIPS are all recognized by Texas law for this purpose.
Who do we contact to start a cooperative purchase? Contact Graham Feidler directly at (713) 824-5986 or Cameron Cole at (281) 814-2102. Our team will walk your purchasing department through the full cooperative contract process.
Start Your Procurement Process Today
All Play Inc. makes commercial playground procurement simple for Texas public entities. Whether you are upgrading a school campus, building a new municipal park, or replacing aging HOA equipment — we are your BuyBoard-approved, turn-key partner.
Ready to start? The number to call is (713) 939-9888. You can also reach our specialists at [email protected] — or visit us at our office to discuss your project.
All Play Inc. | 13903 Van Wall St, Houston, TX 77040 | (713) 939-9888 | [email protected]
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