Contracts
Patterson Veterinary
Patterson Veterinary offers a comprehensive range of veterinary products such as biologicals, anti-infectives, white goods, and human generics as well as services, equipment, and technology that provide E&I members with the tools and support they need to optimize their procurement process. Patterson supports the educational sector through a network of local territory representatives, national customer support team, equipment specialists, repair technicians, and an internal strategic account team to monitor and implement contracts and processes
- Competitive discounted pricing with rebate incentive
- Full range of capital equipment offerings
- Equipment service and repair depending on member location
- Patterson Veterinary Academy, a robust selection of animal science and veterinary science instructional resources
- Eleven distribution centers
- Dedicated procurement team evaluates stocking levels and adjusts inventory as needed
- National call center provides phone support to members via a toll-free number, 1-800-225-7911, during normal business hours
Collegiate Travel Planners
CTP is the #1 higher education travel service provider in the United States with 34 years of experience as a one-stop-shop travel management company offering online booking tool fulfillment and travel agent support for faculty/staff, athletics, recruitment, alumni, student travel, study abroad, and meetings/events. CTP has over 150 higher education institutions within their client portfolio, and this growth is tied to their fundamental knowledge. Higher Education is not a typical corporate entity; indeed, it is vastly different. CTP has a thorough knowledge of the unique needs/wants and diverse cultures of universities, and tailors each program for the perfect fit.
- Expertise in higher education travel management
- Support for faculty, student, study abroad, athletics, meetings, and recreational sports
- Customized online booking tools and proprietary technology
- 24/7 in-house, emergency after-hours phone service
- Account management
- Proprietary upfront discounts on air, car, and hotel suppliers
- Policy compliance & approval processes
- Unused ticket management
- Duty of care and risk alerts
- Customized reporting & dashboards
- Mobile applications
- Sustainability reporting
Compass Group North America
The core brands for this contract are:
Canteen | Chartwells | Levy
As a leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group North America has been a family of sectorized companies for 29 years. They serve award winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums and more. In addition, Compass is proud to offer state-of-the-art self-service and office coffee solutions and premier support services with cleaning and facilities maintenance.
Full list of included brands and service lines (by specialty):
Managed Dining Services: Chartwells | Bon Appétit | FISD | CulinArt Group | Fresh Ideas | Gourmet Dining | Restaurant Associates Vending: Canteen Stadium Concessions & Foodservice: Levy Food Supply Chain & Purchasing for Foodservice: Foodbuy
- Experienced across a range of industries and specializing in education
- Structured to generate revenue for the member institution
- Customizable contract models tailored to institution’s needs
- Coffee, tea, and breakroom snacks
- Dining and café services
- Wellness-focused solutions with Choice Plus snacks, beverages, and fresh food
- Investment in dining to create social spaces
- Next gen-focused marketing engagement
- Sustainability and wellness focus
Levy Restaurants
Levy Restaurants, a division of Compass Group, is an industry-leading food organization founded in 1978. Its network of internationally acclaimed restaurants and outstanding service sets Levy as the leading provider of concessions and premium catering services for professional and collegiate stadiums, arenas, and ballparks.
- Concession services
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage services
- Suites and catering services
- Athletic training table
Boldyn Networks
Boldyn Networks designs, builds, installs, manages, and maintains networks that are optimized for performance and cost efficiency. Residential Networks (ResNet) features include personal area networks, peer-to-peer gaming support, campus single sign-on integration, a campus-branded mobile app, and a personal Wi-Fi password. Boldyn's administrative network services include wireless and wired connectivity, firewall management and configuration, and access control with campus single sign-on integration.
- Full managed campus network services with configuration of firewalls and access control
- ResNet enables students to use connected devices for study, research, entertainment, creativity, and socialization
- Streaming and traditional video solutions that integrate campus content, entertainment, and emergency alert communications
- Digital campaign curation and signage services that facilitate campus unity and engagement
- 24/7/365 support via phone, chat, or email
- Student-centered approach that keeps up on the latest student and technology trends
- Focus on working within your operational and financial models
- Helps members align technology investments to evolving strategic plans
Jamail & Smith Construction
A small company with large company capabilities, Jamail & Smith Construction, LP delivers JOC work and has been a major contributor to the Texas construction industry for over 30 years. Jamail & Smith delivers work on time, within budget, and to each E&I member's specifications.
- Experienced and professional JOC personnel
- Job order management plan
- Project notification, preliminary planning, and cost estimating
- Joint site visits to assess the scope of work
- Post project evaluations for continued satisfaction
- Commitment to safety
- Green building philosophy
- This contract is available to E&I members in: AR, LA, TX
CORE | Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
CORE Construction is a leader in the industry with a specialization in Construction Management at Risk (CMAR). For over 30 years, CORE has worked diligently to achieve excellence by building an unbeatable reputation in customer service. CORE's construction professionals have extensive experience in many public markets, including higher education and K-12, so they understand the unique needs of educational institutions and districts.
- Local relationships backed by national resources
- Clear, consistent communications including on-screen takeoff and option studies
- Budgetary efficiencies designed to deliver the best value
- Transparency throughout projects from design to preconstruction and completion
ATS+Partners
Since 2013, ATS+Partners has provided recruitment services to government agencies, school districts, non-profits, and educational institutions nationwide. Led and managed by a woman of color, ATS+Partners specializes in recruiting diverse candidates that allow the inclusion of all employee voices across your institution.
- Full suite of services available to E&I members
- Fixed service fee schedule, mutually agreed upon statement of work (SOW)
- Specialists in diversity recruitment and placement
GovDeals
From office and classroom furniture and supplies to vehicles, lawnmowers, and heavy equipment, medical, lab, and research equipment, and even buildings and land, GovDeals has over two decades of auction success for higher ed institutions. And with no membership, signup, setup, or seller fees, this solution has no out-of-pocket cost for members - instead, asset buyers pay a small fee.
- With space at a premium and preference for online shopping, GovDeals can augment or replace on-campus stores with virtual storefront functionality
- Support sustainability initiatives by allowing faculty and staff to view and claim available assets from a virtual warehouse
- Create audience-specific websites that enable shoppers to find and purchase athletic and branded apparel and other assets
- Reduce demolition and renovation costs and auction rites to the removal of fixtures, contents, architectural antiques, etc.
- Turn inventory of excess buildings and land into revenue with GovDeals' turnkey solution
- GovDeals indemnifies sellers from all financial liability, so there's no risk to you
- Regionally-based account managers provide robust training and support
- Dedicated marketing teams run ads in targeted trade magazines by asset type to ensure competition and maximize your ROI
Stuart Dean
Founded in 1932 and rooted in many decades of work with thousands of satisfied customers across the US and internationally, the Stuart Dean name is synonymous with providing high-quality service in restoring & maintaining Metal, Stone, and Wood surfaces, together with Façade treatments for buildings of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Stuart Dean’s services are used by prominent education and healthcare facilities, notable real estate companies (commercial and residential), household names in retail & hospitality, and many more. With a deep history and an unmatched passion for preserving architectural heritage and enhancing structural longevity, they specialize in bringing new life to historic and modern structures. Today, they have become a leading company with restorative and maintenance solutions for architectural surfaces and features.
- Nationwide presence servicing across the US
- Single point of contact for each member
- Technology enabled work scheduling allows for transparent tracking of an entire project
- Experienced technicians available in each core service
- Prompt payment discounts available
