The Connection® Public Sector Solutions contract for IT hardware, software, and services equips members with technology platforms that improve faculty and staff effectiveness and help students thrive. Innovative solutions inspire learning, whether onsite or virtual. They connect people with technology to enhance growth, elevate productivity, and empower innovation, on-time and within-budget.
Connection designs and implements cost-effective, cutting-edge IT solutions for E&I members. Decades of experience in education gives Connection an edge in helping design, enable, manage, and service IT environments to optimize teaching and learning, while supporting IT and infrastructure requirements to help keep business operations running smoothly. Account managers and technical experts are ready to assist with a range of services across key technology areas, such as converged data centers, mobility, networking, software, and lifecycle management.
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 Connection® Public Sector Solutions | Computer Equipment & Related Hardware, Software, Services, & Support contract is in the range of 4.0-10.0%.
Total Economic Benefit of this Contract:
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.
NOTE: This contract predates the launch of the Economic Benefit Model (EBM) and has not yet been subjected to the Model’s rigorous calculation. The Total Economic Benefit (TEB) above currently represents an average savings based on a limited number of data points.
Please check back soon! A full EBM calculation of this contract is pending, and this page will be updated accordingly.
Amendment #5 – Service pricing update
Effective Date: 8.1.2023
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P: 800.986.2289 | F: 603.683.6192 | eandi@connection.com | govconnection.com/eandi
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Contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization | P: 888.213.0259 | customercare@govconnection.com
All non-defective returns authorized by Connection, whether opened or unopened, will not be assessed a restocking fee. Request for returns must be authorized within 30 days of delivery. Return authorized items beyond 30 days of receipt will incur a 10% restock fee. Notify your Connection Account Manager for all returns and exchanges.
Standard Manufacturer’s Warranty
3-5 business days ARO for in-stock items
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