Information For

Local Government

Let us focus on technology so you can focus on your mission.

DIR provides local governments with leading-edge technology that makes your work easier and more effective. When you purchase technology through DIR, you can rest assured you are following all state procurement requirements while taking advantage of the added savings with the purchasing power of the State of Texas.

Local Governments and Cybersecurity

Local governments are required to complete a certified training program annually – including employees with access to a local government computers.

Statewide Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Resources for Local Governments

Procurement Professional's Guide to DIR
Start here and find out what it means to be a procurement professional working with DIR.
Procurement Professional's Guide to DIR
Buying Through DIR
Find out why buying through DIR will save your organization time and money.
Buying Through DIR
Customer Eligibility
Local Government organizations are eligible to purchase through DIR. Learn more about Customer Eligibility and related statutes.
Customer Eligibility
Cooperative Contracts
Search pre-negotiated contracts for cost-efficient services and solutions
Cooperative Contracts
Communications Technology Services
Statewide communications infrastructure providing voice & data solutions: TEX-AN Voice & Data Services contracts, ordering, consolidated billing, CCTS
Communications Technology Services
Shared Technology Services (STS)
We do it for you - Save time and money with our managed IT services
Shared Technology Services (STS)
Schedule of Solicitation Opportunities
Learn more about upcoming solicitations that DIR has in store. Agencies can also submit requests for future solicitation considerations.
Schedule of Solicitation Opportunities
Bulk Purchasing Opportunities
Buy in bulk = save (even) more money. Bulk Purchase Initiatives can be offered when two or more eligible customers engage DIR
Bulk Purchasing Opportunities
EIR Accessibility
Improving EIR Accessibility for all Texans
EIR Accessibility
Administrative Fees
Learn how we establish Administrative Fees
Administrative Fees

Why Use DIR?

DIR ensures county and municipal organizations can find and implement the most secure, powerful, and cost-effective technology available. We’re eager to help your organization procure and implement information and communications technology — including data, voice, software, hardware, and more. By utilizing DIR’s purchasing power and expertise, your health, education, transportation, and other critical services can be managed more efficiently and effectively. In fact, local governments have saved more than $61 million by purchasing through DIR (FY19). 

Solutions and Services for Local Government

Solutions for Local Government

Hardware Products and Related Services

Choose from 20+ brands of computers, 1,100+ software titles, 35+ brands of printers, and much mor

Software Products and Related Services

We offer a wide variety of software solutions in Saas, ERP, CRM, and more.

Technology Services

Diverse training options including classroom training, IT certifications, and more.

Branded Contracts

DIR offers a variety of contracts through the Cooperative Contracts program that offers the

TEX-AN Services

DIR Telecom offers a portfolio of voice and data services through the Texas Agency Network (TEX-A

Print, Mail and Digitization

DCS Print, Mail, and Digitization Services manages diverse print requirements and budgets.

Deliverables-Based IT Services (DBITS)

Project-Based IT Services

Texas Private Cloud

Texas Private Cloud (TPC) services delivered through the Texas Data Center Service

Texas.gov Application Services

The Texas.gov program enables state agencies, local government, and institutes of higher educatio

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