Contracts


AMQ

AMQ specializes in supporting open plan design ideas with height adjustable desks, benching, and seating for collaborative learning and working environments. Their portfolio also includes storage, privacy, and décor solutions with products that meet the highest standard of clean air quality and low emissions with SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification.
  • Available through E&I’s competitively solicited Steelcase contract
  • Modern portfolio of versatile, flexible products designed for the way we work and learn today
  • In-stock shipping model offers a curated color palette and product offering that ships quickly to be delivered in just 10 days
  • Products that meet the highest standards of IAQ with 80%+ recycled content that is 90%+ recyclable
  • Robust, competitive warranties on all products
  • Typicals/budgeting platform offers dozens of layouts with pricing and files to plan your space with AMQ
  • 3D design tools/images to design your products online in real-time and access AMQ’s extensive finish and image libraries, spec sheets, videos, and planning resources
  • Steelcase financing options – AMQ meets your budget with high quality, BIFMA-compliant products, plus deeper discounts for select products when bundled together, at a low 4.9% financing rate

National Car Charging

National Car Charging (NCC) was founded over 12 years ago with the mission to make the transition to EV as easy as possible by offering the most reliable charging products and services at reasonable prices. Today, NCC is the largest value-added reseller in the country having successfully deployed over 9.000 ports for over 1,000 customers across the US.


  • Nationwide availability.
  • Comprehensive product line offering for Level 2 and Level 3 chargers.
  • Industry-leading reseller for both hardware and software.
  • Existing partnerships with 10 EV Charging Manufacturers.
  • Strategic planning services available for site and product recommendations.


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

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

A+ Technology & Security Solutions

With a 35-year track record of success, A+ Technology & Security Solutions is national leader and recognized expert in school safety and security. Expertise in “technology convergence” enables A+ to leverage the power of the network to create innovative solutions that deliver far more value than the sum of their parts. Solutions are designed to address the needs of clients with a business philosophy of dedication to making a “smarter, safer, and healthier world.” From design to installation and support, members can have peace of mind knowing that A+ helps prepare them for the future.


  • Threat Assessment & Security Training
  • IP Security & Surveillance
  • Access Control, Visitor Management
  • Secure Entryways
  • Emergency Notification, Panic & Lockdown Systems
  • IoT Sensors: Vape, Chemical & Aggression Detection
  • AV Synchronous Recording
  • Virtual Guard Services
  • Security Analysis


22nd Century Technologies

22nd Century Technologies is a Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), operating in all fifty states through over forty regional offices. Since 1997, 22nd Century has built a strong service model that is carefully constructed to deliver on multiple facets. Their service model is backed by 180+ domain-specific recruiters and ISO-9000 compliant processes. 22nd Century Technologies has successfully services over three hundred contracts, placing more than 200,000 skilled resources and delivering over twenty-five million labor hours.


  • Both IT Staff Augmentation and IT Professional Services
  • Experienced with Higher Education and K12
  • Extensive database of 5.1M resumes; 6000+ employees on payroll.
  • Diverse supplier, MBE 
  • Volume Rebates


LanceSoft, Inc.

The LanceSoft contract provides Temporary Staffing services for member institutions. LanceSoft has 23 years of experience in providing both Temporary & Permanent Staffing Solutions to a diverse base of clients across various domains and geographies. With over 1,000 employees and serving 80+ clients worldwide, they draw from a comprehensive pool of skilled talent for short-term needs. LanceSoft emphasizes cultural understanding and aims to strengthen both businesses and individual careers through their global network. Their services include talent acquisition, payroll management, and compliance support.


  • Contracted services include Temp-Staffing only
  • Expertise in Healthcare?related categories.
  • Diverse Supplier, Minority and Woman-Owned
  • Volume Rebates available
  • Database of 4.5 M qualified profiles


VisitDays

The VisitDays virtual event platform enables campus units and organizations to host virtual and hybrid events in an easy, flexible way. The service includes unlimited licenses and attendees and integrates with most CRM and SIS systems. The VistDays platform accommodates live sessions, live chat, on demand video, automated email, auto text messages, and seamless administration, including analytics.


  • Unlimited licenses and attendees 
  • White labeled to Institutions and Departments
  • Can be integrated with most CRMs and SIS systems
  • Customizable forms, payment system
  • QR Code technology for in-person events
  • Live Sessions, 1:1 Meetings, Virtual Stage
  • Tiered discounts offered on 3-year contracts


Proctorio

Proctorio's services include automated or live online proctoring, identity verification, originality verification, content protection, browser lock down, and detailed reporting. Through end-to-end security, Proctorio's suite of features validates student identities, authenticates originality, and ensures the integrity of your online exams. Proctorio's tools make up the digital toolbox within your assessment platform to ensure your online assessment's integrity. Requiring no personal identifiable information, and using Zero-Knowledge encryption, Proctorio ensures that test-taker data is kept safe.


  • Tiered contract pricing exclusively for E&I members
  • Fully automated and live remote proctoring services available as needed
  • Dedicated partner success managers (PSMs) assist members with training, onboarding, and scheduling go-live date
  • Pilot program is available for 1-2 months
  • Seamless integration with your LMS through LTI, API, deep integration, or the Verify Login feature
  • Single sign-on with no additional logins or personally identifiable information needed
  • Designed for unrivaled learner privacy, system security, scalability, and reliability, achieving FERPA, FIPPA, COPPA, CCPA, and GDPR compliance
  • Plagiarism detection services available for Canvas LMS users
  • Only remote proctoring system offering Zero-Knowledge encryption, protecting all student data in transit and storage
  • 24/7/365 support for members and students

InfoStride

The InfoStride contract provides both IT Staff Augmentation and Temporary Staffing services. InfoStride, Inc. is a certified M/WBE Business Enterprise Firm having an eight-year foundation in providing IT Staffing and Consulting Services for a multitude of commercial and government entities.


  • Covers all job categories
  • Competitive rates
  • Experienced with Higher Education and K12
  • Diverse supplier
  • Large database of 5.1M resumes; 700+ employees on payroll