1GPA's Resource Page Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
We want to first and foremost, express our concern for everyone who is personally affected by COVID-19. We know that right now is a time of uncertainty for many of you but know this, we WILL get through it together, continue reading .
Featured Vendor
Hellas Construction, Inc., headquartered in Austin, TX, is the largest vertically integrated sports construction contractor in the United States, specializing in the general construction of sports facilities and sports surfaces. Hellas champions innovative artificial turf manufacturing, base construction, field, track and tennis planning, along with installation and maintenance.
In 2019, Frisco ISD partnered with Hellas Construction to install Major Play® baseball and... Continue Reading
Contract Updates

As your dedicated
Procurement Solution Provider , 1GPA is always working on innovative and cutting edge contracts to offer our Members. Please visit the Contract Updates page for information on the solicitations we are currently advertising, evaluating, and recently awarded.
Vendors interested in 1GPA should regularly check the 1GPA Current Solicitations page and ensure that you have properly registered with Public Purchase. Please register directly with Public Purchase to receive notification of our solicitations. As a registered vendor, you will receive email notification of future proposal opportunities for the commodity categories selected in your registration. 
A Message from Karin Smith
The Often Forgotten Phase - Contract Management 
by Karin Smith
Contracts for goods and services can go south very quickly. The potential loss of both financial resources and staff time can have a significant impact on a school district. Often, school district financial officials may see... Continue Reading
Karin Smith, MBA, SFO, CFE is a partner with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C., a CPA and Business Consultant firm with locations across Arizona. With over 22 years of school finance, Karin has had the opportunity to work with school districts, state agencies and nonprofits across the State. Karin works closely with governmental agencies on compliance and best practice procedures.
Events

April 1st– 3rd, 2020- RESCHEDULED
Aquarius Casino Resort - Laughlin, NV

April 3rd– 6th, 2020- CANCELLED
Chicago, IL

June 14th– 16th, 2020
Hilton El Conquistador Resort – Tucson, AZ

June 15th - 17th, 2020
Galveston, TX

June 21st– 23rd, 2019
DFW Marriott Hotel – Ft. Worth, TX