Contracts
NAPA
NAPA Auto Parts has been in the aftermarket automotive parts business for over 90 years. With a nationwide presence and reputation as a respected name in the industry, NAPA offers localized attention that educational institutions need. In addition to automotive parts, this contract also offers parts for off-road equipment, tools, paint, motorcycle, agriculture, and non-automotive applications. E&I members can easily and seamlessly order the parts they need.
- Multiple ordering options: online, local store, phone
- Punchout eCommerce available for most major platforms, including custom requests
- Over 500,000 OEM quality parts
- Just-in-time delivery on stocked items usually within 2 hours within store delivery radius
- On-site vendor managed inventory programs
- Employee purchase program
- Member-specific pricing available at Napaprolink.com
Vestis
Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies is a leading one-stop resource for uniforms and thousands of other products and services that help your faculty and staff work more confidently, comfortably, and safely every day. Vestis offers reliable pickup and delivery services, as well as garment laundering, repairs, and maintenance. The company’s products are fully customizable, enabling your institution to create branded uniforms and products that display your institution’s image and help you stand out from the rest.
- Catalog and Special Pricing for E&I Members
- Direct sale and rental solutions offer discounted member advantage pricing
- With 20,000 representatives in 350 locations and 3,400 individual routes, members receive the support you need—when you need it
- Cleanroom and other specialty garment processing services are provided
- Enhance workforce productivity, optimize network logistics, and strategically manage costs and merchandise inventory
- Vestis solutions improve workplace safety and help members adhere to regulatory standards
- Members receive service excellence through the company’s trusted and experienced teams
- Customer portal provides secure payments and empowers self-management through specialized reports and self-service tools
- EasyCare® program for rental services provides replacements for lost or damaged supplies and uniforms for a minimal weekly fee
- Return or exchange merchandise with no restocking fee
Strata Information Group (SIG)
SIG has strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, including Ellucian, Oracle, Workday, Slate by Technolutions, and Salesforce who share the company's commitment to higher education and offer top-quality products, services, and solutions. SIG also has extensive experience providing services for Campus Management, Jenzabar, and Unit4, and supports integrations with most learning management systems and other applications. SIG is a member of the Amazon Web Services Partner Network and has AWS certified cloud practitioners on staff.
- Increase adoption and utilization with consulting in all areas of ERP, targeted assessments, systemwide assessments, and post implementation support
- Reduce complexity and receive assistance with cloud migration strategy and planning, project management, assessments, new architecture, disaster recovery, DBA services, and technical consulting
- Receive guidance during a CRM implementation and assistance with other tools in your technology environment
- Select the best fit for your institution through assessments of your current environment, exploration of new products and technologies, and expert assistance
- Augment your IT staff or provide specialized expertise as needed
- Simplify work and improve service delivery for new technology implementations
- Deep understanding of college and university business and ERP environments enable rapid assessment and deployment of solutions that provide immediate value
SIRVA Worldwide
SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving is the global leader in end-to-end moving and relocation services, offering comprehensive solutions to institutions of every size. SIRVA offers unmatched global reach while delivering localized attention backed by innovative technology. By leveraging their global network, SIRVA provides a one-stop-shop experience from relocation and household goods to commercial moving and storage. SIRVA's portfolio of brands provides the only integrated moving and relocation solution in the industry.
- Access to SIRVA's portfolio of brands, including SIRVA, Team Relocations, Allied, northAmerican Van Lines, Allied Pickfords, and SMARTBOX portable storage solutions
- Commercial and residential relocation and logistics services
- Lab relocation and decommission services
- International freight
- Workplace Mobility: office moving, warehousing, asset management/reallocation, disposal, donation, modular installation/reconfiguration, shredding, computer disconnect/reconnect, rigging, custom crafting, project management/consulting
- Employee Mobility: relocation program management, home sale/acquisition, temporary living, expense management, renter assistance, mortgage, visa/immigration
- Household Goods Moving: domestic, international, DIY, lump sum management
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E): onsite/offsite logistics management, facility management services, medical facility relocation, planning, coordination, decommissioning
eShipGlobal
eShipGlobal is a web-based shipping solution provider that offers seamless access to shipping and freight management across campus. The solution compares various carrier and mail classes, costs, and transit times to allow users to select a preferred shipping method. Its robust, data-driven reporting module has filtering and targeting capabilities that enable visibility and transparency while optimizing workflow efficiencies.
- Comprehensive freight management solutions
- Shipping supplier management
- Carrier invoicing and allocation
- Reporting and analytics
- Proactive account management
- Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments
Milliken Services
Milliken Services provides innovative textiles, flooring, specialty chemicals, performance solutions, commercial flooring, protective flooring, and hospitality flooring. Combining superior styling with proven performance, Milliken's flooring solutions define and enhance the aesthetics of your learning environment to help positively impact student learning.
- Comprehensive portfolio of flooring products and solutions
- Competitive pricing and discounts
- Turnkey solutions and installation
- Sustainable practices and solutions
PaymentWorks
PaymentWorks protects organizations from business payments fraud and ensures compliance with increasingly intense regulatory requirements and scrutiny. Through their platform, members automate the collection and verification of business identity information for all their payees, allowing for the continuous monitoring and updating of this information while thwarting efforts to hijack existing vendor records and redirect payments.
- New and existing payees can self-manage changes and updates
- Automated verifications, including TIN, address, and bank account ownership
- Ensure compliance, Uniform Guidance
- Interface with any ERP system
- Fraud prevention, enhanced security, and risk mitigation
- Reduce costs by shifting from checks to ACH payments
- 8 weeks implementation = quick time-to-value with minimal IT resources
- Competitive E&I member pricing
IVCi, LLC
IVCi's AV practice includes everything from hardware sales to design and integration of spaces of all sizes. EVOLVE is a full suite of subscription-based offerings for hardware and professional services. ENGAGE is an industry-first comprehensive esports program for education. IVCi offers solutions to fit every customer need, with manufacturer's warranty services, 24/7 phone support with guaranteed short response times, white-glove end user experience support, technical solutions experts for optimal video networking, and RAPID RESPONSE services.
- A full suite of subscription-based offerings for hardware and professional services
- Design, deployment, and service by instructional technology classroom design specialists
- EVOLVE subscription-based offerings including AVaaS, IVCi Portal, and QR code-based solutions
- AVaaS makes it easy to upgrade and expand AV solutions as the technology evolves
- All access, user-friendly IVCi Portal delivers full visibility into projects, quotes, helpdesk, images, and documentation
- QR code-based solutions provide training, user adoption, and support
- ENGAGE comprehensive esports program with flexible financing options and an online configurator
- Flexible financing options including subscription-based services to guarantee state-of-the-art technology throughout the program's lifecycle
- Online configurator provides an easy-to-use equipment selection tool with full service support
- RAPID RESPONSE puts end-users in direct contact with support resources/live personnel through a QR scan on their camera phone
Kennedy & Company
Established in 2013, Kennedy & Company is a privately owned consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. with international reach. With an exclusive focus on higher education, Kennedy & Company offers more than just strategic consulting, also supporting technical projects such as CRM implementation. Kennedy & Company is committed to continuous improvement, developing the expertise of their team and growth of their services to support the ever-evolving needs of colleges and universities.
- Strategic planning
- Academic portfolio strategy
- Enrollment strategy
- Organizational and operational transformation
- Financial stability
- Student success and retention strategy
- CRM implementation
Hilco IP Services, LLC d/b/a Hilco Streambank
Many educational institutions only use a small fraction of the IPv4 addresses they have and can generate revenue for projects through sales of varying block sizes. Transactions frequently involve hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of dollars. Transactions are conducted on Hilco's online platform or through private negotiations by their brokerage business. Their online IPv4 auction marketplace has been providing a streamlined process for IPv4 transactions with straightforward terms since 2014.
- Brokerage fees provided at special discounted rates for E&I members
- Assists with Regional Internet Registry (RIR) transfers, which refers to transferring IPv4 addresses to a specific recipient
- Auctions have specific end-dates and may include ‚"buy now" options, offering them at a fixed price
- Hilco's brokerage business selectively sources qualified sellers or buyers for private, confidential transactions
- Flexible, cost-effective leasing options preserve cashflow and offer a variety of price and term options
- Continuous handling of IPv4 address block sales and purchases for higher education, K-12, major telecoms, cloud services firms, ISPs, and Fortune 100 companies worldwide
- Helps negotiate and draft transaction documents, offers complimentary escrow services, and facilitates IP transfers
- Publishing online marketplace sales information gives buyers and sellers real transaction data to help with decision-making
- Platform open to qualified users only; applicants carefully vetted per legal and RIR requirements
- Offers additional support services, including developing strategies to maximize transaction value, ensuring confidentiality, advising on deal structure, and more
