Contracts


Claridge

Whether it's for the classroom or boardroom or anywhere in between, Claridge specializes in designing high quality marker boards, chalkboards, tack boards, cabinets, cases, and other products to meet your needs. As an open line manufacturer with in-house capabilities, Claridge also manufacturers easels, erasers, speaker stands, wood lecture units, credenzas, and more.


  • Full access to the entire Claridge catalog
  • Quick Ship items available to ship within 3-5 days
  • All items made in the USA
  • Most Claridge products can contribute toward one or more LEED credits

Recycle Away

Recycle Away is a leading nationwide distributor of top-quality indoor and outdoor commercial recycling, compost, sanitation, and waste management systems. They also offer compatible matching products, including benches, signs, janitorial stations, and more, at special discounted rates for E&I members. Recycle Away prides itself on superior customer service and timely, accurate order processing. They continuously cultivate relationships with numerous manufacturers to ensure you get the products you needβ€”when you need them.


  • Products can be configured with different sizes, colors, lids, labels, and signage
  • Customization options include your logo, colors, and branding with the help of their in-house design team
  • Steel and plastic bins offer durable solutions for your school or campus
  • Dedicated customer service teams provide solutions for your specific site requirements and assist in implementing your recycling program
  • Track record of success working with hundreds of educational institutions throughout the U.S.
  • Recycled content containers are available for LEED certified institutions
  • Receive detailed, downloadable product spec sheets
  • A wide selection of high-quality made in America receptacles are available

Ferguson

Ferguson is the largest supplier of plumbing-related construction and maintenance products in the US, offering some of the most recognized and trusted brands such as Kohler, Moen, Delta, Elkay, and Zurn.


  • Dedicated national institutional support team and local market branch support
  • Online ordering and eProcurement capabilities
  • Pricing not-to-exceed and special quotes available for larger orders
  • With a nationwide presence, you can conveniently find a Ferguson location near you

VisitDays

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


  • Unlimited licenses and attendeesΒ 
  • 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


Sauder Education

Sauder Education (a brand of Sauder Manufacturing) is an Ohio-based furniture solutions company with deep roots in the industry dating back to 1934. The company proudly focuses on sustainability, reflecting this mission every step of the way, from material sourcing to internal processes and a renewable product line. Sauder Education is a leader in the manufacturing of furniture designed to help students feel at home on campus. They don’t just sell products. They provide helpful solutionsβ€”and are driven by the desire to bring more value to every customer.Β Β 


  • Access to Sauder Education's entire catalog of furniture solutions for residence halls, student unions, dining areas, classrooms, and auditoriums
  • Renewable, sustainable furniture that can be easily reconfigured to fit your needs
  • Extended usable life of furniture due to specialized designs that allow for easy component repairs and replacement

Medline Industries | Pharmaceuticals and OTC

As the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical and surgical supplies, Medline Industries, LP provides an extensive product offering backed by expedited support and controlled costs. This contract offers access to pharmaceuticals such as vaccines, antibiotics, generic injectable drugs, OTCs, and vitamin supplements.


  • Full range of vaccines, OTCs, and pharmaceuticals
  • Product stored under strict OTC/Rx lot control and temperature controlled storage
  • OTC/Rx overnight shipping on all refrigerated pharmaceuticals; will not ship with less than six months' expiration dating
  • Real-time reporting capabilities
  • Nationwide distribution centers, including AK and HI, and dedicated sales and customer service
  • Flu vaccine pre-book program with marketing and clinical support
  • Access to vaccines for students and staff, antibiotics, vitamins and supplements, and a full line of OTC oral, topical, and ophthalmic products
  • Pharmaceuticals inventory formulary review by a registered pharmacist

Sedia Systems

Sedia Systems is a leading manufacturer of fixed seating solutions for educational institutions. With close attention to detail and cutting-edge design techniques, Sedia Systems sets itself apart by creating truly innovative learning spaces. Sedia Systems collaborates closely with E&I throughout each phase of the process to create new environments with unsurpassed support and enthusiasm.


  • Innovative fixed seating solutions that differentiate learning environments
  • Auditorium and arena furniture installations that combine form and function
  • Options to integrate recycled materials and renewable resources into products and packaging
  • Dedicated service and support from a team that understands education

Workday, Inc.

Recognized for being quick to implement and easy-to-use, Workday is a multi-tenant software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that is developed, supported, and deployed as one seamless cloud system across all clients. The solution is futureproof, as clients always have the latest version. Workday's single system is comprised of a broad range of flexible, intuitive applications including Workday Student, Workday Financial and Grants Management, Workday Human Capital Management, and Prism Analytics.


  • Analyze enrollment and at-risk patterns and engage users with personal messaging with Workday Student, which covers recruiting, admissions, curriculum, records, advising, financial aid, and student financials
  • Workday Financial and Grants Management provides a complete view of finances with real-time insights, configurable business processes, built-in controls, reporting, and analytics
  • Workday Human Capital Management securely manages the talent lifecycle and provides the optimal user experience
  • Prism Analytics brings internal and external data together under a single security model for more effective, faster decision-making
  • Manage traditional IT-related aspects of your administrative applications so you can focus on other projects
  • Automated updates ensure you always have the latest version and eliminate the cost and complexity of traditional upgrades
  • Built-in reporting tools and real-time analytics provide a 360-degree view of your institution, eliminate the need for a data warehouse, enable trend analysis, and help determine resource requirements
  • Address nuances specific to higher ed, such as academic appointments, tenure tracking, grants management, and more
  • One Security Model ensures every user ID is associated with one tenant only, while perimeter defense, network intrusion prevention systems, and an encrypted persistent data store keep data secure
  • Contractual Service Level Agreement (SLA) available for application uptime -currently at 99.7%. 98% of all user transactions take less than two seconds, with an average response time of 0.25 seconds

Baker Company

Since 1951, Baker has been at the forefront of engineering, testing, and producing reliable laboratory contamination control equipment. Baker makes no compromises when it comes to protecting the success of your research. Find solutions you need for the ever-changing global microbiology and immunology market space, including equipment to support teams and deliver effectively and efficiently every day. Baker can customize products to meet your specific requirements by bringing together trusted features, providing immediate benefits to any busy laboratory.


  • Biological safety cabinets
  • Horizontal and vertical flow clean benches
  • Animal transfer stations
  • Chemical and radioisotope fume hoods
  • Anaerobic and microaerophilic workstations
  • Hypoxia and physiological cell culture workstations
  • Laboratory incubators

D2L Ltd.

Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that works on any computer, tablet, or mobile device. Comprehensive tools help administrators and staff stay flexible while giving instructors more power to teach. Brightspace also offers the unique ability to support advanced learning delivery techniques such as competency-based education and project-based, linear, blended, and fully online learning. It combines the tools, services, and support you need to deliver a best-in-class teaching and learning experience in one convenient package.


  • Flexibly designed to support all users from a single platform
  • Adaptive design seamlessly responds to different devices, no matter the type or size
  • Real-time mobile app gives students a complete picture of tasks, timelines, and updates
  • Fully customizable system to mirror an institution's personality, branding, roles, and organizational structure
  • Native analytics enable teachers and students to understand how and when an achievement happens
  • Cloud services with 99.9% uptime for anytime, anywhere learning
  • Continuous delivery ensures you always have the latest version