Contracts
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
Electronic Risks Consultants
Electronic Risks Consultants (ERC) provides a comprehensive equipment maintenance management program (EMMP) that consolidates service agreements into a single point of contact. ERC works directly with members in all areas of equipment maintenance, including laboratory, research, medical, information technology, general office, security, and all other major categories.
- ERC is not a subsidiary or broker agent
- Equipment covered across categories and departments, from communication and IT through scientific, industrial, office equipment, and more
- Benefits include agreement consolidation, vendor choice, and expanded coverage
- Flexible discount structure
Remi
Remi is a leading provider of data-driven service vendor and contract management for higher education, government, commercial, and healthcare organizations. Their solution unlocks value in equipment service contracts, improving productivity, uptime, and delivering hard cost savings averaging 25% over traditional models. Since 1998, Remi’s mission has been to empower customers with innovative cost-effective equipment-care solutions and quality service. Remi is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence.
Remi provides a simpler, smarter approach to service and vendor management.
- Contract Consolidation: Streamline multiple agreements into one flexible Managed Service Agreement
- Simple Service Requests: Call or use Remi Online to activate Remi’s dedicated, stress-free Service Center of Excellence with 24-hour, live, weekday support
- Vendor Network Management: Remi schedules service with the best option available from your Vendors of Choice
- End-to-End Event Management: Remi maintains contact with client and vendor via phone or email status updates; order status for all requests is visible in a single, searchable view on Remi Online
- Service Documentation & Invoicing: Field Service Reports, vendor surveys, and invoicing are managed by Remi’s team and archived for easy access online
- Visual Analytics: Review corrective and preventative maintenance reports 24/7 on Remi Online and access program/asset/service KPI dashboards in the Online Service Scorecard
Carrier Corporation
Carrier delivers a comprehensive solution with innovative products, exceptional engineering, and seamless value across the entire journey, including installation, service, and replacement. Their products, services, and solutions play a critical role in making learning environments healthier and safer. Carrier equipment, controls, and services are designed to deliver and maintain industry-leading performance with less energy and lower environmental impact. Carrier Rental Systems provides temporary heating, cooling, and power needs with 24-7 emergency response teams available nationwide.
- Packaged rooftop equipment, split systems, chillers, air handlers, fan coils, unit ventilators, water source heat pumps, VRF, and more
- Service agreements and repairs
- Startup, commissioning, and installation
- Turnkey contracting services
- Best-in-class BluEdge® service agreements maximize performance, optimize investments, and ensure HVAC systems stay up to date
Comprehensive product offering including:
- Air-Cooled Chillers that use non-ozone depleting refrigerant and are simple to install, with excellent efficiency and powerful controls
- Water-Cooled Chillers offered in scroll, screw, or centrifugal options with capacities from 16 to 5,500 tons
- Air Handling Units that provide advanced technology and custom features in streamlined, easy-to-install packages
- Carrier Smart Air Purifiers which create healthy spaces for students, faculty, and staff
SSC
SSC Services for Education is a premium provider of facilities support services with over 50 years of industry experience and highly trained skilled professionals. They specialize in custodial and campus services but also provide plant operations and maintenance, and grounds management. Their goal is to provide members with the highest standard of customer service and measurable, consistent quality. SSC will partner with members to create a flexible, customizable, and cost-effective approach that meets their goals and fits their budget.
- Custodial Services Include-Post-Construction Cleanup, Enhanced Disinfecting Protocols, Green Cleaning Program, Stadium & Athletic Cleaning, Quality Control Surveys, Distribution Chain Optimization
- Grounds Management Services Include-Landscape, Horticulture, Athletic Fields, Integrated Pest Management, Irrigation Optimization, Playground Safety Compliance
- Facilities Maintenance Services Include-Physical Plant Operations, Building Repair & Maintenance, HVAC Operations, Preventative & Corrective Maintenance, Building Energy Systems, Emergency Preparedness, Capital Planning & Deferred Maintenance
Avantor, delivered by VWR
As the channel brand of Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, 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 Avantor's 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 and Sargent Welch Science Education and Healthcare specific lists
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
Sargent Welch
- Aggressive discounts on science supplies with free shipping on many items
- Everything for your science lab at prices that meet your budget
- Save time with online shopping tools
- Preapproved E&I pricing eliminates the need for comparison shopping
- K-12 annual eCommerce (B2B) rebate on sales made through an eCommerce platform
- K-12 specific market basket to demonstrate district savings
- Hands-on lab kits for distance learning
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
SAP Concur
SAP Concur is the world's largest and most recognized travel and expense management company, serving more than 25 million users worldwide. Their flexible, easy-to-use web and mobile solution helps drive efficiencies, control spend, and optimize visibility within the travel, expense, invoice, and risk management processes.
- Integrated, tailored solution for easier management of T&E, invoices, and travel management
- Travel risk management and compliance controls
- Simple, standardized reporting processes
- Easy-to-use web-based solution and mobile application
- Pre-trip approvals, cash advances, and per diems
- Grant spend reporting
- Delegate functionality