Contracts
Ward’s Science
- Aggressive discounts on science supplies with free shipping on many items
- Premium quality hands-on products for every subject and grade level
- One-on-one support from in-house scientists and educators
- Resources and services to save time and drive efficiencies
- Preapproved E&I pricing eliminates the need for comparison shopping
- Access supplies you’re looking for at a price and quantity that meets your school’s needs
- K-12 annual eCommerce (B2B) rebate on sales made through an eCommerce platform
- K-12 specific market basket to demonstrate district savings
Specialty Underwriters
Specialty Underwriters has provided equipment maintenance management services to higher ed and K-12 institutions, government bodies, financial institutions, pharmaceutical, and bio-tech organizations since 1982. SU is dedicated to analyzing the equipment maintenance needs of organizations to uncover opportunities to generate tangible hard and soft dollar savings, increase awareness of service levels from vendors, and lower administration costs – helping reduce and improve the workload of employees.
- Cost reduction off existing maintenance contracts
- Consolidation of equipment maintenance contracts (lab, IT, office automation)
- One point of contact through TELESERVE
- Use your vendor of choice
- Flexibility to add or remove anytime
- Online reporting
- In-house reimbursement
- SU pays vendors directly
Lowe’s
Lowes is dedicated to saving E&I members time and money with the purchasing solutions you need and the industry expertise you expect. Finding cost-effective solutions that ensure the highest standard of quality is at the forefront of their mission. Lowe’s Pro Supply is your one-stop source for maintenance and renovation supplies across higher education, K–12, and student housing facilities. With fast delivery available nationwide through dedicated warehouses, they provide an extensive inventory of MRO products in job-lot quantities to keep your projects moving. Through the broader Lowe’s store network, you also gain access to more than 40,000 additional products — including paint, lumber, drywall, and tools — so you’ll always have exactly what you need to get the job done. Whatever the season, Lowe’s specialized Student Housing support team is ready to help you secure Pro-grade products in bulk for fast, efficient turns.
- Year end rebates based on spending tier
- Member volume discounts on eligible quotes over $2,000 in-store or online. Ideal for lumber, appliances, building materials, electrical, etc.
- 20% Instant Member paint discount after paint annual qualifying spend reaches $3,000
- Save an additional 5% in-store or on-line by utilizing a Lowe’s Commercial Account (LCA) or our Lowe’s Pro Supply (LPS) in-house account (You save 5% on eligible purchases when you use your LPS Purchase Card in-store or Lowes.com)
- Access to over 1,700 stores, warehouses, and distribution centers
- Stores are open late and on weekends for last-minute needs
- Online purchasing with fast delivery or in-store pick-up
- Punchout integration capabilities with Ariba, JAGGAER, Coupa, OpsTechnology, and more
- Shop millions of products in-store and online from trusted brands
Avantor, delivered by VWR
VWR serves as a leading global provider of product and service solutions to laboratory and production customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, education, government, and healthcare industries. VWR offers an integrated, seamless purchasing experience that is optimized for the way E&I members do business. Their portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development, and production activities in the industries they serve.
- Access to a broad portfolio of products and services, including research & development, equipment & instrumentation, laboratory consumables, chemicals, clinical products, science education, and laboratory furniture solutions
- Tiered participation levels (basic, co-primary, primary)
- Improved product and category discounts under the new contract
- Tiered market basket and member-specific hotlist
- No fuel surcharge
- Access to Ward's Science Science Education and Healthcare specific lists
Carrier Enterprise
A part of the largest HVAC distribution network in North America, Carrier Enterprise has more than 2,200 associates in over 200 locations at the ready to meet the needs of your institution. This contract provides Carrier Corporation OEM products as well as other HVAC brands, delivering a complete offering of the products necessary for new installations, replacements and retrofits, emergency repairs, and service maintenance.
- Carrier equipment available through the CE and national distribution network
- Carrier factory authorized parts market basket of over 200 items
- Enhanced universal parts and supplies market basket of over 7,000 items
- One-time early adoption volume incentive rebate on incremental growth in the first 12 months of CE program adoption
Cook’s Direct
Cook’s Direct has 22 years of experience matching the right equipment to a facility's requirements. E&I members are sure to find the products they are looking for from trusted brands to keep foodservice operations running smoothly. Cook’s direct makes purchasing easy with expert support, fast response, and turn-key installation. Cook's Direct goes beyond just equipment and supplies, also offering a suite of services designed to streamline your foodservice operation.
- Member-specific website for easy ordering
- Online access to track orders, review invoices, and view order history
- eProcurment System Integration
- Extensive catalog of top-brand products and supplies
- Operator Training Programs
- Design Consultation and Installation Services
- Annual rebate credit to apply toward future purchases
Arrow Payments
Arrow Payments helps institutions simplify processes and drive revenue growth, providing the expertise E&I members need to manage existing payment systems, evaluate and audit the current state, set up merchant accounts, source and install equipment, integrate payments, and achieve PCI compliance. Their suite of services allows for visibility into payments systems to optimize efficiency, security, and profitability for educational institutions.
- Access to Arrow Payments payment processing solutions
- Point-to-point encryption (P2PE)
- Online payments and credit card processing
- Custom dashboard and payments strategy
- Merchant service support and PCI compliance
- Payment assessments and solutions discovery
- Systems integration and implementation
- Training, support, and maintenance
HireRight
HireRight is the industry's premier provider of employment screening services, helping educational institutions hire honest, qualified, and reliable employees. Their mission is to empower institutions with the information needed to quickly hire the best candidates while ensuring a safe and secure workplace. With HireRight's comprehensive screening services, E&I members receive customizable solutions and the ability to order, manage, and view background checks online or via an integrated solution.
- Customizable screening solutions
- Order, view, and manage background checks in one place
- Criminal record, vehicle record, sex offender, and prohibited party searches
- Education, employment history, and professional license and certification verification
- Drug and health screening
- Global screening
- Social media screening
- I-9 employee eligibility check services
Huron
Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with institutions to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering people to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas, and challenging the status quo, Huron creates sustainable results for the organizations they serve.
- Design sustainable business models end enhance financial decision making to secure near- and long-term financial health
- Generate savings, drive efficiency, and improve customer service by aligning resources and creating more value across departments
- Transform research support services with innovative operating models and leading technology that improve service to faculty, optimize cost recovery, and mitigate compliance risk
- Access to Huron Research Suite and Huron Research Office solutions
- Tailored solutions across every dimension of the student lifecycle to identify, attract, engage, and retain students
- Implementation support for SIS, student demand analytics, and CRM solutions
- Interim staffing solutions across multiple functional areas
Slalom, Inc. | General Consulting Services
Slalom, LLC is a global consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and effective organizational transformation, with locations throughout the country. Their full range of consulting services paired with global reach and industry-spanning approach allows them to provide unique insights and unexpected solutions to facilitate change and transformation in new and enlightening ways. Slalom’s specialized and industry-specific specialists span a wide range of industries including private sector, life sciences, healthcare, and more. With a full range of consulting service options that focus on strategy, technology, and transformation, Ideas and methodologies are shared across each industry sector, resulting in creative and often unconventional solutions.
- Strategy, business cases, roadmaps
- Process optimization
- Cloud services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure)
- Data and analytics (e.g., Boomi, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake)
- AI, machine learning, LLMs (e.g., Bedrock, Copilot, and Gemini)
- Salesforce (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Service, Slack, Einstein)
- Experience design (e.g., human-centered approaches to UX and UI)
- Digital product engineering, custom applications, and integration
- Project management
- Change management, communications, and training