About the Co-Op
The 501 c 3, non-profit, We Go Public (Go Public), provides member districts free access to our Purchasing Co-Op, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Government Code Section 791 et seq.,
The We Go Public Purchasing Co-Op’s awarded vendors go through a competitive RFP/RFQ process. Awarded vendors meet or exceed the requirements and provide:
- Exceptional service
- Cost-savings to the district
- Value that contributes to a positive perception of member districts
- We Go Public_Master Interlocal Agreement (in process – Southwest ISD and Harlandale ISD signed)
- Addendum 1, Exhibit 1
Member districts can request the RFPs and RFQs by contacting Lisa@wegopublic.com
Awarded Vendors
Financial Benefits Services, A Higginbotham Partner, is a third party benefits administrator. Serving over 500 Texas school districts and 15 ESCs, FBS provides value and service.
- Excellent Customer Service with a retention rate of over 99%
- Administers benefits for nearly half of the districts in Texas
- Provides a one-stop-shop approach to benefits and enrollment saving districts time and money
- Leads with Innovative Technology & Enrollment Services
- Provides Safe and Secure methods of Enrollment including Self-enrollment, Face to Face enrollment and an Enrollment Call Center
- Implementation and Training to clients
- Local Dedicated Team and Office
- No cost for Section 125 administration (HSA, FSA & HRA)
- No cost for Cobra Administration (Federal / State Compliance and System Integration)
- No cost to the district for THEbenefitsHUB / Enrollment Platform
- No cost to the district for Call Center
- No cost to the district for Consolidated Billing
- No cost to the district for all Enrollment Services
- Discounted ACA 1095C Preparation & Mailing
Open Security provides dedicated cybersecurity services.
- Veteran-founded
- Decades of experience from military, NSA, and private sector
- Award winning services to clients around the world
- Trusted by small businesses, Fortune 50 enterprises, and more
- Expertise in a wide range of industries
- Wrote the book on conducting Vulnerability Assessments
- Trained thousands of cybersecurity professionals
About Go Public
The non-profit, We Go Public (Go Public) provides resources and spotlights to help parents and the community learn about public education and public schools. Our website and tools include information about:
- Academic Programs
- Support Services
- Extracurriculars & Clubs
- Member School District Profiles and Maps
- Guides
- Inspirational Stories about Students, Educators, and Staff
- School Spotlights
- Local Events and Partnerships
- Social Media and Newsletters
