Contracts


Global Furniture Group

Global Furniture Group delivers exceptional value, stylish design elements, and superior reliability, bringing innovative and ergonomic products to market using the latest cost saving technologies. Global products are designed to facilitate learning inside and outside the classroom, encouraging connection and collaboration wherever it happens.


  • Full line of value-priced product solutions, including seating, desking, tables, lounge, filing/storage, laminate and wood veneer casegoods, benching, and systems furniture
  • Flex and reconfigure furniture to meet changing and diverse needs
  • Products that support the integration of technology
  • Long-term lifecycle endures heavy use
  • Commitment to the environment and quality with BIFMA tested and rated products
  • Network of qualified and experienced dealers provide a high level of product solutions and services, including delivery and installation

Transformations Furniture

Transformations Furniture manufactures and distributes a full line of upholstered lounge furniture designed to be fully renewable through a unique reupholstering method. Their patented construction is available across their entire product line, not just a few items.


  • Portfolio of furniture with components that can be easily removed and replaced in minutes, on-site with no special tools or training
  • Life of products extended to five or seven cycles, eliminating the cost of repairing or replacing seating
  • 35-year warranty on products

Sauder Education

Sauder Education (a brand of Sauder Manufacturing) is an Ohio-based furniture solutions company with deep roots in the industry dating back to 1934. The company proudly focuses on sustainability, reflecting this mission every step of the way, from material sourcing to internal processes and a renewable product line. Sauder Education is a leader in the manufacturing of furniture designed to help students feel at home on campus. They don’t just sell products. They provide helpful solutions—and are driven by the desire to bring more value to every customer.  


  • Access to Sauder Education's entire catalog of furniture solutions for residence halls, student unions, dining areas, classrooms, and auditoriums
  • Renewable, sustainable furniture that can be easily reconfigured to fit your needs
  • Extended usable life of furniture due to specialized designs that allow for easy component repairs and replacement

Agati

Known for its innovative designs, durable construction, and exceptional customer service, Agati Furniture has styles ranging from classic to contemporary, including custom modification options. The E&I Agati contract opens access to this furniture expert's growing catalog of the highest quality products for education.


  • Access to the entire Agati collection, including study carrels, reading tables, circulation desks, reference seating, lounge furniture, and more
  • Dedicated nationwide team of representatives
  • Discounts off list, delivered or installed options
  • Comprehensive design services - most at no charge
  • Project management from conception to installation
  • Agati furniture is made in the USA

Southwest Contract

Southwest Contract is a family-owned and operated business that offers flexible furniture solutions constructed with removable and replaceable components so you can maximize available floor space. Southwest is the leader in creating room environments that offer students increased flexibility, space saving opportunities, and safety in a home-like atmosphere. The company's goal is to deliver high quality products backed by the best service.


  • All Southwest furniture is free-standing and does not require any additional support
  • Products are constructed with steel-to-steel fasteners
  • Availability in a variety of sizes, configurations, and designs to optimize your furnished space
  • Options for fabric and exterior colors
  • Quick ship program
  • Design services that include AutoCAD 2D, 3D, and elevated drawings
  • Thorough understanding of strict regulations that residence halls must meet, and how those regulations vary state by state


Smith System Manufacturing Company

With a reputation for legendary design and top-quality construction, Smith System manufactures furniture exclusively for learning spaces. Their broad product selection helps educators reimagine learning environments, making them more functional and inspiriting for students and educators now and tomorrow. Each product is designed for maximum value with applications throughout schools.
  • Furniture manufactured exclusively for K-12 and higher education
  • Available through Steelcase dealers nationwide
  • Access to Smith System’s catalog of products
  • Products can be used across campus, including classrooms, commons, libraries, computer labs, cafes, lounges, outdoor spaces, and more
  • Specialized products for early childhood, makerspace, art, science, collaborative learning, and STEM environments

School Outfitters

School Outfitters is a premier online retailer specializing in school furniture and equipment. Established in 1998, the company is dedicated to enhancing educational environments with high-quality, durable, and ergonomic furnishings for classrooms, libraries, and outdoor spaces. Their comprehensive services include expert consultation, project management, and seamless installation, ensuring a hassle-free experience for educators.


  • Expertise in Makerspace, STEM and science labs, outdoor classrooms, playgrounds, and collaborative flexible furniture solutions
  • A full range of products to support hands-on learning spaces for students pursuing vocational/career technical education
  • Supplies a variety of tools, furnishings, and safety equipment
  • Services include multi-phase project management, ready-to-ship inventory, and onsite installation
  • Carry products that support special education and inclusion, with ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible furnishings
  • Over 25 years of experience serving the education sector
  • Complimentary design service at no additional cost
  • Diverse subcontractors available, and can provide Tier 2, ESG, and sustainability reporting
  • Stocks millions of dollars’ worth of inventory in their warehouses-in-stock items ship within 24 hours


MityLite, Inc.

An industry leader for over 30 years, MityLite has set the industry standard for well-designed banquet, meeting, and dining furnishings, and continues to create innovative furniture that can be found in hotels, convention centers, and educational venues around the world.


  • Access to MityLite's portfolio of award-winning portable event furniture at the best value
  • Product offering of folding tables and chairs, stackable chairs, mobile flooring and wall partitions, staging, lecterns and podiums, transportation carts, and more
  • Fully customizable options available
  • All products have specially designed carts for convenient transportation
  • Easy-to-use, durable products at competitive pricing and quick turnaround

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.


Moving Minds

Moving Minds is dedicated to helping increase physical activity in the classroom by providing kinesthetic and active furniture. E&I members not only benefit from a portfolio of institutional-quality furniture, but also helping their learners thrive in classrooms and other learning spaces.


  • Comprehensive product assortment from active seats and desks to classroom activities and fidget busters
  • Innovative, high quality, one-of-a-kind exclusive products
  • Fast or free shipping guaranteed, with in-stock items delivered within 4 days ARO
  • Unconditional 100% satisfaction guarantee on all items
  • Superior customer service team with experience helping students for over 70 years