School Operations Resource Center
Facilities
The TCSA Vendor Member Gallery is a vendor referral system. The Vendor Member Gallery 1) builds a community of vendors that support and cater to charter schools, and 2) compiles referral information on school resources in one place, saving valuable time for busy charter school operators. With the exception of Preferred Vendor Members, TCSA does not endorse or recommend any particular vendor member to charter schools. TCSA Vendor Members are listed by industry. Visit their websites by clicking on their respective logos.
TCSA continues its pursuit of innovative vendor members that provide quality services and products to charter schools. See the benefits of becoming a Vendor Member and join the charter community today!
Facilities Vendor Members
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Hertz Furniture is committed to offering well-made and reasonably priced furniture and accessory items. We strive to provide the best buying experience beginning with the initial contact all the way through the completed sale. Our goal is complete customer satisfaction and customers' concerns are our number one priority.
Daniel Goldfine
(713) - 557-8181
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Staples Advantage is committed to providing Texas Charter Schools great deals on quality products. Did you know? Staples is more than just office supplies.
"An Outstanding Customer Service Experience." Contact TCSA's dedicated account manager, Tim Taylor at tim.taylor@staples.com to learn more |
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TCSA Electricity Pool - Leverage your purchasing power with member charters and cap electricity rates for up to five years with the TCSA Electricity Pool. TCSA brings contract language and discounted rates (previously available only to large school districts) to our members. TCSA conducted a rigorous RFQ process and selected the following firms to compete to offer your school the best contracts at the lowest price: Constellation Energy, Gexa Energy, Mid American Energy, Reliant Energy and TriEagle Energy. - Unlimited Swing (No Set Usage to Meet) - Contract Protection for Your School - Lowest Pricing with No Hidden Fees - Flexible Allowance to Add and/or Delete Meters To Participate: 1. Complete and Sign Letter of Authorization (This allows us to obtain your school's electricity usage) 2. Provide Your Most Recent Electricity Bill(s) (or a list of your ESI IDs) 3. Provide a Copy of Your Current Electricity Contract (if applicable) 4. Forward all documents to: Brian Levy at blevy@txcharterschools.org or fax to 512.584.8492 |
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Dallas Midwest has been an industry leader since 1950, servicing schools, businesses and institutions nationwide. We offer a huge product selection in a wide range of categories from classroom desks, chairs, tables, boards, storage, filing and so much more! We also offer customization and personalization for items throughout our product line such as skirting, chairs, tables and outdoor benches. Dallas Midwest stands behind the quality of our products with a 25-year guarantee. Our furniture specialists average more than 12 years of experience and can help you locate those hard to find items. Our price match guarantee assures that you will always get our very best price! |
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With 25 plus years of modular building experience, our customers have come to rely on our team to not only provide a top quality modular building product, but one that is backed up by commitment to provide exceptional customer service. Our services include planning, design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, relocation of existing buildings, permitting, site services and construction. With a full time experienced project manager on staff, Eagle Creek's projects run smoothly, on time and on budget. With manufacturing plants located in Texas, we are well positioned to handle all your project needs. Modular buildings are available for lease, sale or finance lease to own. |
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M SPACE, a modular general contractor, works with charter schools across the state to provide innovative space solutions. We offer permanent, temporary and immediately available buildings from small single classrooms to entire campuses. Flexible leasing, sale and financing options are available. |
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Sustainable Modular Management, Inc. (SMM) is one of the nation's leading dealers of temporary, permanent, and large scale, custom commercial modular buildings. Since inception the company has delivered over 200+ projects consisting of commercial building space for businesses, healthcare organizations, government and educational institutions throughout the United States. The company oversees design, manufacturing, project management and installation of commercial grade modular buildings ranging in size from 400SF to complexes of 100,000SF+ including multi-story buildings. SMM offers both operating and capital (lease to own) leases to educational institutions, government (federal, state, and local), and business owners.
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TCPN saves the public sector money by increasing their buying power. The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) is a national purchasing cooperative, establish in 1997. All TCPN contracts are competitively bid, evaluated, and awarded by a government entity serving in the lead agency role. Contracts include commonly purchased products and services, including facilities, furniture, office supplies and equipment, security systems, and technology from national vendors. Entities that must comply with purchasing procedured mandated by state laws and regulations, like public and private schools, colleges and universities, cities, counties and nonprofit organizations, and all governmental entities, use TCPN contracts to increase their efficiency and economy when procuring goods and services. As a national purchasing cooperative, TCPN leverages one of the largest pools of purchasing potential and allows agencies to receive a combined buying power regardless of the entity's size. For more information about TCPN, please contact the Vice President of Sales, Chris Penny at cpenny@tcpn.org or 888-884-7695. |
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With more than 100 years of experience, Ziegler is a recognized leader in the educational sector throughout the U.S. We continue that tradition with our dedicated services to the charter school market nationally. Ziegler provides creative, tailored financial solutions that are just right for your organization. Ziegler is one of the few financial services firms in the country that has a dedicated team of charter school finance professionals. We can offer unbiased advice and a full menu of financial solutions to help you advance your mission.
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With nearly 20 Public Finance Lawyers, Andrews Kurth represents numerous Texas charter schools including serving as bond counsel for many innovative Texas charter school financings. Our lawyers have also served as Underwriter's Counsel and Bank Counsel for Texas charter school transactions for over 12 years. Andrews Kurth has been active in rendering bond opinions for governmental issuers and charitable organizations for over 25 years. We provide bond and disclosure counsel services for state agencies and local governments and underwriter counsel services for major national and regional investment banking firms throughout Texas and the Southwest. www.andrewskurth.com |
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Campus Real Estate Solutions is the first real estate firm exclusively committed to serving the school property needs of the Education sector. Campus Real Estate Solutions offers:
- Significant cost savings through construction and design services - Education Site Selection - Lease/Purchase Negotiations - Zoning Research and Interpretations - Property Tours - Investment Services - Standardized design templates for all types of education programs |
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The Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund (CACSFF), a partnership between Canyon Capital Realty Advisors and Andre Agassi Ventures, will promote the success and growth of best-in-class charter schools by acting as a for-profit "bridge developer" of educational facilities. CACSFF will accomplish its mission by building/retrofitting academically friendly, environmentally responsible learning spaces for charter school operators who lack the financial and real estate resources to own or build campuses during the initial start-up or incubation years. CACSFF will also seek to empower the charter school operators by assisting in obtaining and structuring permanent financing necessary to purchase their facilities. |
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As a recognized leader in charter school financing, D.A. Davidson understands the legal and financial variables that allow charter schools to gain access to the tax-exempt capital market. From 2005 through December 2010, D.A. Davidson has completed transactions totaling over $767 million in charter school financing spanning across the nation (Source: Thomson Reuters/SDC June 2011). We have financed projects in states such as Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, Florida, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Utah and Texas.
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Fields and Associates is an award-winning architecture firm with over 25 years of experience designing and managing projects throughout Texas. Our firm specialized in the following areas:
In 1987 Fields & Associates Architects was formed in Austin, Texas to pursue the practice of architecture. The firm has grown steadily and has continued to expand its presence throughout Central Texas.
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We are a full-service international legal practice, serving the needs of businesses, governments, non-profit organizations and individual clients around the world. We are one of the largest legal service firms in the United States with over 75 integrated practice areas. On June 1, 2013 the international legal practice of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. will join forces with Norton Rose to form Norton Rose Fulbright. With over 3800 lawyers and 54 offices in 29 countries, Norton Rose Fulbright will be one of the largest global legal service firms, with significant depth of experience in the world's leading business and financial centers. www.fulbright.com |
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HighMark School Development serves charter schools exclusively by provifing 100% financing and turnkey development of permanent, high quality school facilities. Since 2005, HighMark has developed nearly 30 properties nationwide. And unlike commercial or bond financing, the HighMark model suits start-ups, operational schools, and multi-school operators. HighMark separates itself from the crowd with a dedicated source of capital that requires no money in from the school; a rapid, efficient, and fully transparent development process; and building designs that enhance a school's program. HighMark Partners with schools that demonstrate exeptional governance and operate with academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, and policy savvy.
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InSite Charter School Services is a charter-focused real estate brokerage firm that only works with charter school, and charter school developers. We provide real estate services to new and existing charter schools. As a charter school broker, our mission is to help charter schools find the best facility for their needs. InSite CSS is the only real estate brokerage firm in Texas dedicated to providing real estate services to charter schools. No matter your need, whether it is site location, financing, help finding a qualified real estate developer and/or contractor or other related services, we are the group to contact. InSite Charter School Services is your one-stop-shop for all of your charter school facility needs. |
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Jefferies, the global investment banking firm, has served companies and investors for nearly 50 years. Headquartered in New York, with offices in over 30 cities around the world, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, as well as wealth and asset management. With 3,800 employees worldwide, Jefferies has experienced significant growth in capabilities. The firm provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures and commodities markets, and a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, merger and acquisition, restructuring and recapitalization and other advisory services, with all businesses now operating across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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LIIF is dedicated to creating pathways of opportunity for low income people and communities. Serving the poorest of the poor, LIIF is a steward for capital invested in community-building initiatives such as affordable housing, child care centers and charter schools. In so doing, LIIF provides a bridge between private capital markets and low income neighborhoods.
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General Contractors, Construciton Managers, Design-Builders, Cost Estimates, Funds Management.
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Mobile Modular Management Corporation rents, leases and sells modular relocatable buildings and portable storage containers. Since 1979, Mobile Modular has been providing modular buildings designed to meet the specific needs of administrators, teachers, and students, with a level of individual service second to none. Honoring our motto "Your project - Our commitment", we have developed the "Charter Starter", a product line designed specifically with the facility needs of charter schools in mind. As members of BuyBoard and serving the entire state, let us help you provide an environment conducive to the success of your faculty and students. |
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Drawing on craft, climate, context and culture, OCO Architects strives to create places that enrich and inspire. Established in 1984, OCO Architects is an award-winning firm with a long and proven track record of designing environments that support the creation and sharing of knowledge and culture. We have built a solid reputation as a regionally sensitive firm with sensible architectural solutions. We are known for our thoughtful detail, innovation and level of quality expected by us and our clients.
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Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") is a leading investment bank and full-service investment firm. Our firm has a wealth of experience servicing charter schools across the country while our dedicated team of Texas-based charter school bankers is a leader in Texas charter school financings. We help our clients achieve their strategic objectives through our comprehensive investment banking services, in-depth charter school knowledge, debt structuring, trading expertise and strong distribution channels. Our Texas-based team helps work through local and state-wide relationships to educate charter schools, the Texas Education Agency and Legislators on the intricacies of facilities funding. Our focus is on the delivery of superior client service and establishment of long-term relationships.
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Founded in 1895, Piper Jaffray is a leading international middle market investment firm. Piper Jaffray is a leader nationally and within Texas in charter school finance. We help our clients achieve their strategic objectives through our comprehensive investment banking services, in-depth charter school knowledge, debt structuring, trading expertise and strong distribution channels. Our dedicated team of Texas-based charter school bankers work through local and state-wide relationships to educate charter schools, the Texas Education Agency and Legislators on the intricacies of facilities funding. Our focus is on the delivery of superior client service and establishment of long-term relationships. |
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RDF has become the largest Latino CDFI fund with more than $100 million in total assets. Since inception, RDF has provided capital to more than 132 Latino serving organizations, which have received technical assistance and loans in excess of $135 million. In turn, these loans have leveraged nearly $1 billion in private capital for projects serving low-income families and individuals nationwide.
Raza Development Fund's mission is to create financing solutions that increase opportunities for the Latino community and low-income families in the areas of affordable housing, education and health care. Amanda Sanchez, Portfolio Analyst, 602-417-1410, asanchez@razafund.org. |
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RBC Capital Markets is a full-service investment banking firm with a group that specializes in financing charter school facilities. RBC Capital Markets has financed over 100 charter school projects for more than 50 organizations raising nearly $1 billion in 10 states. The RBC Capital Markets Charter School Finance Group assists charter schools with navigating the entire bond finance process; from developing a plan of finance, to assembling and coordinating a financing team and, finally, to financing execution and funding. RBC Capital Markets finds solutions to the capital funding challenges faced by charter schools. For more information, visit:
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Satellite Shelters, Inc. provides mobile offices and permanent or temporary space solutions including modular classrooms, labs, libraries, cafeterias, media centers and more for lease or purchase depending on your needs. If you're looking for design-build options, look no further. We'll get your facility up and running quickly and cost effectively so that you can focus on education. Check out our website: www.satelliteco.com or give us a call at: 800-453-1299. |
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Specialized Public Finance Inc. ("SPFI") was formed on November 6, 2008 in response to unprecedented events in the global credit markets. SPFI's founding partners recognized an increased need in the municipal market for an independent firm dedicated exclusively to providing financial advisory services to select governmental entities. We are headquartered in Austin with additional offices in Dallas and Lubbock. Our comprehensive services include advising on new money issuance, multi-year capital improvement planning, debt refunding/restructurings and project finance transactions for school districts, cities, counties, transportation authorities, utility authorities, healthcare, higher education and special districts.
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For more information, please contact Carly Hamilton at chamilton@txcharterschools.org or call 512.584.8272.
