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Tino LLC dba Tino Digital Agency is an Awarded Vendor through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a national purchasing cooperative managed by the Region 8 Education Service Center.

Through TIPS, public agencies and qualifying nonprofits purchase website design and development, mobile application design and development, product development, UX and UI design, website hosting, and accessibility services under competitively procured contracts, where local purchasing rules allow cooperative purchasing.

260105Technology Solutions, Products, and Services

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TIPS awarded this contract for technology solutions, products, and services, and its scope includes software of all types, software as a service, cloud based technology services, technology consulting, assistive technology, and data and system security.

TIPS Members can purchase:

  • Website design and development
  • CMS migration and implementation
  • Custom software and integrations
  • Accessibility audits and remediation
  • Website hosting
  • Ongoing maintenance and support
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250802Academic and Educational Goods and Services

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TIPS awarded this contract for academic and educational goods and services, and its scope includes educational software and digital content, instructional technology, curriculum design, professional development, and student support services for K-12 and post-secondary education.

School districts, charter schools, colleges, and universities can purchase:

  • Student and parent facing websites
  • Learning and enrollment portals
  • Instructional technology interfaces
  • Accessibility remediation of content
  • Website hosting
  • Ongoing support and maintenance
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240403Data Analytics, Solutions, and Services

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TIPS awarded this contract for data analytics, solutions, and related services, and its scope covers the tools, technologies, expertise, and support an agency needs for data analysis and decision making.

TIPS Members can purchase:

  • Dashboards and reporting portals
  • Data visualization design and development
  • Data source integrations
  • Custom analytics software
  • Secure hosting of data products
  • Ongoing support and maintenance
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Business credentials

Certified small,
women-owned business.

SBA WOSB CertifiedSBA EDWOSB CertifiedWomen Owned, certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National CouncilWoman-Owned Business Enterprise CertifiedHire Houston First, City of Houston

What we do

How we support your team

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01Strategy & Research

We start by learning how residents, students, and staff use your current site, interview the staff who manage it, and define a roadmap that sets the order of delivery.

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02Proof of Concept

See it work before you build it. We create a working prototype of your idea, test it with the people it is for, and show you whether it solves their needs before you commit to a full project.

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03MVP Development

Have an idea worth testing? We help you choose the core features, then design and develop a working first version you can release quickly, test with real users, and grow.

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04UX/UI Design

We design the screens for websites, mobile apps, dashboards, and admin tools so a diverse group of users complete tasks on the first attempt, and we test every design with real users before development starts.

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05Branding

We design logos, color palettes, and typography for agency programs, departments, and initiatives, and document them in a brand guide so every publication and page uses them the same way.

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06Design Systems

We create a shared library of page components, colors, and type styles so every site and application your agency releases looks and behaves the same way.

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07Animation & Motion Design

We create interface animations, explainer videos, and motion graphics that show residents how a service works, with captions and reduced motion versions so they meet accessibility requirements.

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08Digital Accessibility

We test your website and documents against WCAG 2.1 Level AA, deliver a list of the failures with the success criterion each one breaks, fix them, and write the accessibility statement and policy your agency publishes.

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09Data Visualization

We convert agency data into dashboards, reports, and public data pages that staff and residents can read and act on.

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10Web & Application Development

We build public websites, web applications, portals, and staff admin tools, coded to meet public sector accessibility and security requirements.

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11Custom Software & Integrations

We build custom tools for your agency and connect the systems you already use, such as your website, CRM, and payment platforms, and document the work for your IT team.

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12CMS Development

A content management system (CMS) is the tool your staff use to edit pages without a developer. We build and migrate sites on Drupal, WordPress, Omni CMS, and headless platforms, and we train your content editors to manage them.

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13Mobile App Development

We design and build iOS and Android apps for residents, students, and staff, test them with screen readers and other assistive technologies, and code them to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

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14Dashboards & Reporting Portals

We build dashboards and public reporting portals connected to your existing data sources, so staff can track performance and residents can find current figures.

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15AI Integration

We add assistants, automated workflows, and content tools to the systems you already use, with human review built into every step.

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16IT Consulting

We assess an existing site or project, provide an independent review of a proposed plan, and answer technical questions during vendor evaluation.

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17Dedicated Team

A complete team, managed by Tino. We assemble designers, developers, QA engineers, and a project manager who plan, build, and deliver your product as one unit, and you set the priorities and receive finished work.

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18Staff Augmentation

Specialists on your team, under your direction. We place individual designers, developers, QA engineers, or project managers in your team for a defined period, and your manager assigns their work within your processes.

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19Post-launch Support

After launch we provide maintenance, security updates, uptime monitoring, and editor training, and your agency purchases the ongoing services through the applicable active TIPS contract.

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Accessibility Compliance Timeline

Accessibility and ADA Title II

The U.S. Department of Justice now requires state and local governments, including school districts, colleges, and special districts, to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA on their websites and mobile applications.

  1. DOJ final rule published

    The Department of Justice published the ADA Title II web accessibility rule in the Federal Register and set WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the technical standard.

  2. Entities serving 50,000 or more people

    Large cities, counties, school districts, and public universities must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA on their websites and mobile applications by this date.

  3. Entities under 50,000 and special districts

    Smaller agencies and all special district governments have until this date to bring their websites and mobile apps into compliance.

Check your website

Find accessibility barriers on your website.
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Automated checks cover part of an accessibility audit.

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  1. 01

    Enter your website

    Add the URL and start the check.

  2. 02

    We check your site

    The system checks for barriers against WCAG standards.

  3. 03

    Review your report

    See the findings in your report.

Quotes + purchase orders

From scope
to purchase order.

  1. 01

    Request a Quote

    Tell us what you need through our quote form or by email. We scope the work, confirm which contract applies, and return a written quote that carries the TIPS contract number.

  2. 02

    Issue the PO

    Your purchase order is issued to Tino LLC and references the same TIPS contract number as the quote, for example TIPS 260105.

  3. 03

    Send the PO to TIPS

    Email the PO as a PDF to tipspo@tips-usa.com, one PO per attachment. TIPS records the sale, and we agree on the project start with your team. If your agency is not yet a TIPS Member, registration is free through TIPS.

For your PO

Issue to Tino LLC. Use the same TIPS contract number on the quote and purchase order.

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Your next step

Request a Quote

Complete our quote request form to start a project through the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative. Detailed information about your project helps our team prepare a scope and pricing aligned with your TIPS contract. Our team will contact you with any clarifying questions and propose a brief meeting to discuss scope and provide a TIPS-compliant quotation.

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TIPS contract contacts

Tino Digital Agency always delivers high-quality design work, demonstrating thoughtfulness and thoroughness. The team works closely with the client, showing a strong work ethic and working hard to deliver as expected. Moreover, they’re responsive and communicative and have vast UI/UX expertise.

Camden FordCOO, Sparrow Labs Inc
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Tino Digital Agency garnered positive feedback from the client with their impressive outputs and design system. They delivered designs that would contribute to the company's brand, projects, and products. Weekly meetings led to smooth feedback and interaction. They were efficient and highly skilled.

Ken KondoCTO, Mahalo Banking
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Tino Digital Agency delivered a superb website with a compelling homepage that satisfies the project vision for the platform’s ability to appeal to a wide audience. The team was accessible and encouraged collaboration. They provided a cost-effective solution to create valuable engagement.

Chevazz BrownCEO, DiversePro
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Recognition

Awards + industry recognition

The Webby Awards

The Webby Awards

The Webby Awards recognized Tino Agency for excellence in digital design and innovation.

FinovateFall 2023 Best of Show

FinovateFall 2023: Best of Show

Our fintech client’s product, designed by Tino Agency, was honored with the prestigious Best of Show award at FinovateFall 2023.

Top B2B Company on Clutch 2022

Top B2B Company on Clutch 2022

We are rated by Clutch as one of the top B2B software development services providers.

Top-Rated Developers by SoftwareWorld

Top-Rated Developers by SoftwareWorld

SoftwareWorld recognized Tino Agency as a top-rated software development company.

Top 1000 App Dev Company Globally

Top 1000 App Dev Company Globally

In 2021, Clutch featured our company among Top 1000 app development vendors globally.

Top 100 Fast-Growing Company in 2021

Top 100 Fast-Growing Company in 2021

According to Clutch, Tino Agency was one of the 100 fastest-growing companies in 2021.

Top Healthcare App Dev Company

Top Healthcare App Dev Company

We are a top healthcare app development services provider, as recognized by Mobile App Daily.

Top Texas-Based App Dev Company

Top Texas-Based App Dev Company

Tino Agency is one of the leading application development companies based in Texas.

Top-Rated Design Company in 2020

Top-Rated Design Company in 2020

Clutch recognized Tino Agency as one of the top-rated companies providing design services.

Boutique Mob Dev Company in 2019

Boutique Mob Dev Company in 2019

We are a boutique mobile app development company, according to the Clutch 2019 rating.

TIPS contracts

Frequently asked
questions

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Who can buy through TIPS?
Any public entity or qualifying nonprofit that is a TIPS Member. That includes K-12 school districts, charter schools, private schools, colleges and universities, cities, counties and parishes, state agencies, emergency services districts, hospitals, and charitable organizations. Membership is free, and an agency can register on tips-usa.com before placing its first order.
Do we need to issue our own RFP?
Where your local procurement rules allow cooperative purchasing, your agency can use the completed TIPS procurement and issue a purchase order directly to Tino. TIPS conducted the competitive solicitation, advertised it nationally, scored the proposals, and awarded the contracts through the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors.
Which contract number do we reference?
Reference the contract that matches what you are buying. Website, CMS, software, and support projects are purchased through 260105. Projects for a school district, college, or university can also be purchased through 250802. Dashboards, reporting, and data visualization are purchased through 240403. Our quote states the contract number, and your PO repeats it. If you are not sure which contract applies, contact us (opens in a new tab) with a short description of the project and we will confirm the contract number before you issue the PO.
Does the DOJ web accessibility rule apply to us?
The rule applies to state and local government entities covered by ADA Title II, including public school districts, community colleges, public universities, and special districts. Under the interim final rule of April 20, 2026, entities serving 50,000 or more people are due April 26, 2027, and entities under 50,000 and all special districts are due April 26, 2028. The standard in both cases is WCAG 2.1 Level AA for web content and mobile apps. The original rule was published April 24, 2024. School-district deadlines use the relevant population measure, not student enrollment. Read the DOJ guidance (opens in a new tab)
Where does Tino work?
Our TIPS contracts cover all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our team is based in Houston, Texas and works with agencies remotely, with on-site meetings arranged when a project needs them.
Can we buy ongoing support after the project launches?
Yes. Hosting, monitoring, security updates, content changes, and accessibility re-testing can be purchased through the applicable TIPS contract. We confirm the scope and active contract term for renewals, and your procurement team confirms the PO and local requirements.

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