Please note: this contract with Connection will expire on September 30, 2017. E&I members currently using this contract will see their E&I pricing via Connection’s punch-out terminated on this date. Please contact your E&I Member Relations Representative for more information and to discuss options (such as our new competitively awarded CDW-G contract) for your organization.
Connection is dedicated to fulfilling the unique IT needs of higher education and K-12 institutions, as well as federal, state and local governments. As a recognized national distributor of computer hardware and software, Connection has the ability to warehouse product, making shipments quick and efficient.
Contract Highlights:
- Significant discounts on all major original equipment manufacturer systems as well as over 300,000 peripheral products. Connection is your sole source provider of purchase solutions containing mixed software and hardware configurations.
- Whether the requirement is through Hewlett Packard, Dell or Lenovo, Microsoft, VMWare or Adobe, Cisco, NW Associates or Juniper, Connection has the ability to support your institution.
- From standalone systems to enterprise network operations, Connection will work seamlessly with multiple campus departments. A dedicated E&I sales team is also available to provide assistance via telephone as well as in the field to respond to your needs.
Additional Resources:
The Connection/E&I catalog is available as part of E&I’s JAGGAER (formerly SciQuest) offering.
Getting Started
E&I members can begin using the contract immediately. See the Ordering Information section for details.
Ordering Information
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| Place Orders With : | Connection
732 Milford Avenue
Merrimack, NH 03054-4633 Dedicated E&I Sales Team
Phone: 800-986-2289
Fax: 603-683-6192
eandi@govconnection.com
www.govconnection.com/eandi Always identify yourself as an E&I member when requesting a quote or placing an order and reference Contract Number CNR-01141. The Connection/E&I catalog is available as part of E&I’s JAGGAER (formerly SciQuest) offering. |
| Federal ID Number : | 52-1837891 |
| Credit Cards Accepted : | American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa |
| Min. Order : | Due to fluctuating, unstable energy prices in today's marketplace, GovConnection may add a handling charge of $5 to any single order with a total value of $50 or less. |
| Payment Terms : | Net 30 days |
| Invoicing By : | Connection |
| Delivery Terms : | Single items Connection defines heavy shipments as a single item over 150 lbs or multiple items over 500 lbs or heavy dimensional weight (packages with a large size-to-weight ratio). For orders classified as a “Heavy Shipment”, the shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid and added. Special handling charges may be incurred for shipments of hazardous materials (e.g. laptop batteries) which require special packaging and/or handling under federal regulations. |
| Return Policy : | Return authorization required. Call 888-213-0259. Items must be returned within 10 days after receiving your Return Merchandise Authorization number and must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging with manuals, software manufacturer documents and registration card intact. All returns must be authorized within 30 days of the invoice date. Connection will replace or repair, at their sole discretion, any product that is deemed defective. After 30 days, the manufacturer’s warranty process must be followed. Due to manufacturers restrictions, computers and printers are returnable in the first 30 days for repair only. Computers, printers, LCD projectors, and Quark products are not returnable for credit or exchange. All non-defective returns authorized by Connection are subject to a 15% restocking fee and must be completed within 30 days of invoice. |
| Claims : | All claims for damaged goods or short shipments must be received in writing within 30 days |
| Warranty : | Varies per manufacturer. Contact the dedicated E&I Sales Team. |
| Request Literature : | marketinglit@eandi.org |
| Contract Number : | CNR-01141 |
| RFP Number : | 682525 |
Note: When placing orders, please identify yourself as an E&I Member. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to E&I and its members and is not to be shared with any third party. All pricing and contract terms are strictly confidential and recipients are not authorized to disclose such information to competing suppliers or use it in negotiations with existing or potential suppliers. |
