E&I proudly acts as an extension of your procurement department, providing a comprehensive offering of contracts and services that helps you optimize your education dollars.
E&I proudly acts as an extension of your procurement department, providing a comprehensive offering of contracts and services that helps you optimize your education dollars.
We take care of the entire RFP process, saving you valuable time and money so your team can focus on more strategic initiatives.
We leverage the purchasing power and expertise of our membership to negotiate better terms and pricing on our contracts.
Our portfolio of competitively solicited contracts spans everything from technology to residence life, research, healthcare, and more.
Our member-driven competitive solicitation process has been validated by NIGP as complying with generally accepted procurement standards.
Through our innovative Strategic Spend Assessments, we use your institution’s purchasing data to reduce costs, bring more spend under contract, and maximize control and efficiencies.
The benefits of ePro are available to all E&I members through our no-cost online platform (coming soon) and a range of other eProcurement platforms.
Benefit from supplier-driven rebates and financial incentives as well as our unique patronage program, which distributes funds at the end of the year based on your institution's purchases.
Ongoing contract and supplier management takes time and money – and it’s something we handle through regular supplier and contract performance reviews.
Our nationwide team of dedicated Member Representatives understand your unique needs and help ensure your satisfaction and success as an E&I member.