Contracts


Sycamore Life Sciences – Cold Chain Logistics

Sycamore Life Sciences is a leading distributor of cold chain shipment products for Health, Research, and Clinical laboratories. Sycamore maintains strong partnerships with leading logistical firms across the United States, ensuring that every temperature-sensitive shipment leaving their facility is handled with care and urgency. They offer flexible temperature range options and specialized logistical services to ensure safe, timely deliveries. Their comprehensive cold chain supplies and proactive logistics management minimize risks, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction in temperature-sensitive shipments.


  • Temperature controlled packaging 
  • Warehousing and inventory management
  • Dedicated E&I inventory specifically allocated for cold chain packaging supplies to streamline the procurement process, minimize lead times, and enhance operational responsiveness
  • Time-bound and use-bound options within the cold chain packaging sector to cater to varied needs and sustainability preferences
  • Strategic partnerships with leading logistical firms across the US (FedEx, UPS specialized services such as FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Healthcare)
  • Strategically positioned cold chain logistics warehousing capabilities throughout the continental US
  • Annual Volume Rebates


Falcon

CF Group is a global manufacturer and distributor of public space furniture as well as acoustic panels in a wide variety of sizes and colors for wall, ceiling, and hanging applications. Falcon provides expertise in cafeteria, classroom, lecture hall, and library spaces, while Thonet offers stylish and durable seating solutions ideal for public and in-between spaces.


  • Comprehensive selection of fabrics, materials, and custom applications
  • Tiered discount schedule for E&I members
  • Dock delivery included
  • Design and installation services per quote
  • Extended warranty option

Jonti-Craft

Since 1979, Jonti-Craft has been the leading manufacturer of children's furniture to create spaces that engage, inspire, and protect young learners. Their high quality, innovative products and solutions are designed to last a lifetime. From small centers and libraries to special learning areas and classrooms, Jonti-Craft furnishes great learning spaces.


  • Comprehensive selection of educational furniture in over 15 product categories
  • Industry-leading features designed for children and commercial environments
  • Dedicated customer service team
  • Free space planning, including 2D/3D renderings and sample rooms for inspiration
  • Most products carry a lifetime warranty
  • Nearly all furniture ships full assembled
  • Ability to dropship across all 50 states
  • Local authorized resellers in all 50 states
  • No minimum orders

Trimark USA, LLC

Trimark, USA is a full-service equipment and supplies dealer specializing in food service equipment, supplies, and design solutions. From commercial kitchen design, installation, and construction to equipment, dining supplies, linens, laundry, and everything in between, the TriMark team is a single resource for comprehensive and seamless food service solutions.


  • Access to more than 290 individual manufacturers
  • Organized discount structures across all product categories, including: commercial kitchen design, installation, and construction; food service equipment; kitchen and dining room supplies; beverage dispensers; indoor and outdoor furniture; dinnerware, flatware, glassware, and linens; storage and shelving; and laundry
  • Ancillary and support services, including purchased product management, consolidation, consultation, and design

GRM Information Management

GRM Information Management (GRM) is a leading provider of information management systems with over 35 years of experience. GRM offers comprehensive services including:


Digital Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Services

  • Document Management Platform software (VisualVault base package)
  •  Advancement Services software (VisualVault)
  • Athletics software (VisualVault)
  •  Business / Senior Administration software (VisualVault)
  • Human Resources / Enrollment Management software (VisualVault)
  •  Student Affairs software (VisualVault)


Physical Services

  • Document / Media / Data Storage services
  •  Pathology Storage services (blocks and slides)
  • Document Scanning / Imaging services
  • Certified Shredding / Destruction services (paper or media)



  • Highly customizable solutions
  • Physical presences in major metros across the United States
  • VisualVault document management software available nationally
  • Complimentary login to eAccess, a secure portal where orders can be placed
  • Specialization in pathology specimen storage 
  • State of the art storage facilities 
  • Customized storage options, box sizes, to accommodate unique requirements


Abacus CCaaS

Abacus was established with a vision to revolutionize the employment solutions landscape, particularly in the realm of call center management. With a philosophy centered on delivering agile and contingent workforce solutions, Abacus continues to innovate and lead in the fields of Call Center Management and Call Center Staffing. This commitment to innovation and excellence positions Abacus as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to enhance their call center operations and deliver superior customer support.


  • Call Center Management
  • Call Center Software
  • Call Center Training
  • Interactive Voice Response Systems
  • Call Routing and Queuing
  • Call Center Language Line
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Call Center Agents-Staffing
  • Call Center Manager-Staffing
  • Call Center KPI’s 


Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane Building Company is a global integrated solutions firm specializing in construction and facilities management. With 48 worldwide offices, Gilbane provides a variety of services across multiple industries from healthcare to education. E&I members not only benefit from industry-leading best practices, but also innovative solutions and construction tools. The Gilbane team understands integrated project delivery strategies to ensure all services are delivered collaboratively, and all projects maximize value, minimize waste, and maintain the highest level of safety for everyone.


  • Construction management, general contracting, integrated project delivery, and design-build
  • Comprehensive construction owner-agent services
  • Dedicated team acts as an extension of your staff
  • Focus on anticipating needs, creative problem solving, and exceeding expectations
  • Keep critical schedule deadlines and oversee cost objectives related to project goals
  • Over 400 LEED-accredited professionals and an in-house Sustainability Council

Clearspan

Clearspan, a global provider of flexible Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solutions, has decades of experience defining, customizing, planning, and implementing large-scale migrations while delivering world-class operational support to educational institutions. With flexible deployment models including cloud-based, hybrid cloud, and premise-based, Clearspan seamlessly delivers customizable experiences with the security, privacy, and control that IT organizations require.


  • Advanced, reliable, and cost-effective unified communications platform uses industry standard hardware and protocols and provides innovative features
  • Components from top industry providers, including BroadSoft, Cisco, Ribbon Communications, IBM, AudioCodes, Polycom, Mitel, and more
  • PBX-like services plus enhanced services, including unified messaging, fixed-mobile convergence, interactive voice response, conferencing, collaboration, and call center applications
  • Carrier-grade reliability, scalability, and security, with the flexibility to seamlessly integrate new and legacy applications and infrastructure
  • Easy administration and powerful visibility with Clearspan's patented OpEasy multi-tiered administrative application
  • Supports a wide range of endpoints and soft clients, including Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) compliant desk and soft phones, mobile, and video clients‚ offering high capacity, mission-critical performance
  • Mass and emergency notification system, including 911 and campus assist recording, provides fast, flexible, and reliable communications to improve safety during critical situations

Coro

Coro gives organizations a simple means to defend against malware, ransomware, phishing, data leakage, network threats, insider threats and email threats across devices, users, networks, and cloud applications. Coro’s modular cybersecurity platform automatically detects and remediates modern security threats, without IT teams having to worry, investigate, or fix issues themselves. Ranked #38 on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Coro is one of the fastest growing cybersecurity companies in North America today.


  • Comprehensive offering including email security, cloud storage, network security, endpoint security,
  • EDR and user and endpoint data governance
  • Discounts for Multi Year Agreements
  • Discounts for Pre-Paid Agreements
  • Volume Rebates
  • One platform-various modules
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)


HITT Contracting

With a national presence in the JOC market, HITT Contracting is an award-winning turnkey construction company. HITT performs a wide range of services, from corporate campus development to small jobs, service, and emergency work. HITT is dedicated to meeting E&I member needs with a specialized focus on public and private institutional work, offering both JOC and IDIQ term contracts.


  • Job order contract (JOC) and indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) term contracts
  • Three phase inspection criteria: preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases
  • Quality control plan compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Green Project Delivery™ framework helps preserve the environment while saving money
  • Award-winning safety programs
  • Available to E&I members in 41 states and Washington DC with exceptions in: AK, HI, ME, OH, ND, SD, VT, WI, WY