Contract Number: EI00063
Contract Date: 04/01/2021 – 03/31/2031
Agreement: Competitive
Renewals: 1 5-year renewal remaining
Award Summary: Click RFP Number Field to view all awarded suppliers
eProcurement: N/A
RFP Number & Name: 683525 / Cloud Solutions and Services Distributor
Contract Availability: Healthcare;Higher Education;K-12;Other

Carahsoft Technology Corp.

The Carahsoft contract provides cloud solutions and related IT hardware, software, and services from an industry-leading distributor for education, research, and academic healthcare institutions nationwide. By combining technological expertise with a thorough understanding of educational procurement, Carahsoft helps E&I members select and implement the best solutions that deliver the greatest value.

Carahsoft's cloud technology solutions enable hybrid learning, support collaboration, ensure business continuity, scale cross-channel communications, and maximize security. Carahsoft prioritizes device management and cybersecurity so students, faculty, and staff can log on worry-free with specialized technologies that secure personal data and privacy. Their over 2,100 professionals and channel partner community provide a broad range of support services to ensure technology deployments are successful, including installation guidance by certified specialists, operating and troubleshooting documentation, and quarterly utilization reports.

Contract Differentiators
  • Flexible distribution channel for cloud solutions and related technology products and services
  • Competitive discounting on cloud technologies, SaaS, PaaS, and related IT solutions
  • Consumption-based contract enables purchases according to your institution’s technology needs and financial constraints
  • Access to cutting-edge technology providers at guaranteed discounts off MSRP
  • Purchase direct or through your preferred technology partner
  • Immediate action provides quick and easy quote-to-purchase capabilities within 24 hours of initial contact
  • Services from dedicated education teams with decades of experience supporting higher education and K-12
  • Complimentary access to certified subject matter experts, engineers, and architects for ongoing guidance and support
  • IT professionals consult and train on data analysis and storage, cybersecurity, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, open source, multicloud, and more
  • Smooth and seamless process to successfully implement, maintain, and upgrade your technological footprint

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Economic Benefit Model Statement

The E&I Economic Benefit Model™ (EBM) is a powerful tool that your institution can use to measure and communicate the overall value of its procurement activities. This benefit is derived from three key areas:

Using the EBM, each of E&I’s more than 215 competitively solicited contracts have been scored with a Total Economic Benefit™ (TEB) to member institutions.

The TEB of this Carahsoft Technology Corp. contract is in the range of 3.0-10.0%.

ECONOMIC BENEFIT MODEL

Total Economic Benefit of this Contract:

3.0-10.0%

The Economic Benefit Model TEB is determined from baseline cost comparisons using historical data, competitive intelligence, market benchmarking, vendor quotes, and related criteria.

To learn more, visit EBM or contact your E&I Member Representative.

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