Contract Number: CR001639
Contract Date: 08/01/2026 – 07/31/2031
Agreement: Competitive
Renewals: 1 5-year renewal remaining
Award Summary: Click RFP Number Field to view all awarded suppliers
eProcurement: Punchout Capable
RFP Number & Name: EI00413~2026RFP / Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Uniforms, Apparel, and Footwear
Contract Availability: Higher Education; K-12

Gopher

Gopher helps educational institutions support physical education, athletics, recreation, fitness, and wellness programs with a broad selection of durable equipment and supplies from a single source. Members can access thousands of products for K-12 and higher education environments, along with dedicated customer support, eProcurement integration options, and contract-specific pricing designed to simplify purchasing. 

Gopher is a provider of physical education, athletic, fitness, recreation, and sports equipment serving educational institutions across the United States and internationally. Through the E&I contract, members have access to Gopher's extensive portfolio of athletic, recreation, fitness, and physical education equipment and supplies, including exclusive "Only from Gopher" products as well as trusted national brands. The offering supports a wide range of applications, from physical education and fitness training to team sports, intramural programs, recreation, and competitive athletics, serving both K-12 and higher education institutions.

Contract Differentiators
  • Full catalog available under the E&I agreement 
  • Athletic, recreation, fitness, and physical education equipment 
  • Supports K-12 and higher education programs 
  • Products available for competition, training, and recreation 
  • Exclusive “Only from Gopher” products available through contract 
  • Customer-specific online pricing available 
  • Punchout catalog integration with eProcurement systems 
  • No minimum order requirements 
  • Direct purchasing from manufacturer and distributor 
  • Nationwide support from education-focused sales team

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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 260 competitively solicited contracts have been scored with a Total Economic Benefit™ (TEB) to member institutions.

The TEB of this Gopher contract is in the range of 3.0-14.0%.

ECONOMIC BENEFIT MODEL

Total Economic Benefit of this Contract:

3.0-14.0%

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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