Contracts


Humanscale Corporation

Humanscale is the leading designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve the health and comfort of work life. Their portfolio can be used across a variety of campus applications from the classroom and office to anywhere people gather. Their award-winning solutions inspire movement and support the user in every posture.


  • Access Humanscale's premier portfolio of comfortable ergonomic furniture
  • Self-adjusting seating, sit/stand desks, monitor arms, task lighting, and more
  • Dedicated Regional Manager to ensure member satisfaction
  • Tiered discount off list pricing

A&R Clinical Services & Crisis Management

A&R Clinical Services Crisis Management (ARCSCM) is a leading provider of high-quality, compassionate, and affordable healthcare services. Their comprehensive service offering supports the wellness of students and staff through early identification and diagnosis, provision of basic mental health care, and mental health advocacy and prevention. ARCSM is a fully certified diverse-owned and operated business enterprise.


  • Diverse-owned Company
  • Full Suite of Services
  • Digital Platform/EHR Compatible
  • Competitive Rates
  • Implementation Service and Support


Demco, Inc.

Demco has been dedicated to serving the needs of America’s libraries and schools for over a century. With thousands of unique or hard-to-find items, Demco helps E&I members create imaginative learning environments while leading the industry with unparalleled commitment to excellence in customer service. As the roles of schools and libraries continue to evolve, so too does Demco’s product selection, often providing solutions before you know you need them.


  • Comprehensive selection of furniture, supplies, equipment, and learning materials
  • Largest inventory of library supplies in the market
  • Online ordering capabilities
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • Designated contract team
  • Commitment to outstanding customer service

Southwest Contract

Southwest Contract is a family-owned and operated business that offers flexible furniture solutions constructed with removable and replaceable components so you can maximize available floor space. Southwest is the leader in creating room environments that offer students increased flexibility, space saving opportunities, and safety in a home-like atmosphere. The company's goal is to deliver high quality products backed by the best service.


  • All Southwest furniture is free-standing and does not require any additional support
  • Products are constructed with steel-to-steel fasteners
  • Availability in a variety of sizes, configurations, and designs to optimize your furnished space
  • Options for fabric and exterior colors
  • Quick ship program
  • Design services that include AutoCAD 2D, 3D, and elevated drawings
  • Thorough understanding of strict regulations that residence halls must meet, and how those regulations vary state by state


Agati

Known for its innovative designs, durable construction, and exceptional customer service, Agati Furniture has styles ranging from classic to contemporary, including custom modification options. The E&I Agati contract opens access to this furniture expert's growing catalog of the highest quality products for education.


  • Access to the entire Agati collection, including study carrels, reading tables, circulation desks, reference seating, lounge furniture, and more
  • Dedicated nationwide team of representatives
  • Discounts off list, delivered or installed options
  • Comprehensive design services - most at no charge
  • Project management from conception to installation
  • Agati furniture is made in the USA

University Sleep Products

University Sleep has been the pioneer in residence hall mattress technology, durability, and safety since 1905. Developed by an MIT-trained engineer and manufactured in Elgin, Illinois, their products set the standard for quality on all specifications in the industry. University Sleep mattresses combine the finest materials, sleep research expertise, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to give your students a comfortable bed that lasts longer and stays clean from the inside out.


  • Unmatched durability, safety, and comfort
  • Mattresses are easy to clean, anti-allergen, and resistant to dust mites, bed bugs, stains, leaks, and odors
  • All mattresses come with a 6-year, non-prorated warranty
  • Certified to pass the more stringent, full-scale institutional mattress burn tests, including UL-1895 and California Technical Bulletin 129, Boston Fire Department IX-11 (unless noted), and the federal fire standard 16 CFR 1633
  • Quick, reliable delivery from one of many factories located in the United States
  • Smart shipping methods and removal/recycling practices to help reduce your institution's environmental impact

US Tech Solutions

Founded in 2000, Us Tech Solutions offers a variety of services including IT consulting, talent acquisition, and workforce management. They have a global footprint with over forty locations, including onshore, nearshore, and offshore, and a client base that includes 20% of the Fortune 500. Their extensive network allows them to connect member institutions with top-tier talent, regardless of their geographical location.


  • Includes all job categories except Support Staff
  • Diverse supplier, MBE
  • Volume Rebate Incentives available
  • Global footprint, over forty locations
  • Extensive database of 30M resumes; 2200+ employees on payroll


Gordian

The Gordian contract provides building intelligence solutions to fuel member success through all phases of the building lifecycle - from optimizing capital investments and improving project performance to minimizing long-term operating expenses. Gordian has the targeted expertise to help E&I members assess their current facility needs, develop a multi-year capital plan to address current and future needs, develop accurate pricing models with support from RSMeans estimating engineers, and supports entities with a decision-making framework for project prioritization.


  • Software paired with consultants and extensive experience
  • 33 years of experience and a focus on education
  • Robust cloud platform includes software as a service that pairs with their consulting arm for success
  •  Multi-year contract incentives and tiered annual rebates
  • The sole source for organizations to understand their Return on Physical Assets through peer benchmarking and provides industry standard RSMeans Data.

A.M. Simpkins & Associates (AMSA)

AMSA specializes in Ellucian Colleague, Ellucian Banner, Oracle'‚ PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, Workday, and other higher education related systems. Integration-as-a-Service by AMSA allows software partners the ability to deliver an enterprise-wide integration solution providing connectivity to operational applications through defined integration platforms and data sources.


  • The AMSA Service team works with you to discuss your specifications, business processes, business rules, and operations to build and deploy your custom integration solution
  • Gain access to data faster and in real-time through a centralized platform connecting your SIS/ERP to any data source
  • Safeguard against fraudulent applications with S.A.F.E, providing real-time, comprehensive AI-based spam and fraud detection
  • Duplicate records are flagged and quarantined for resolution at processing, ensuring data integrity in all tiers of AMSA Connect
  • View and track errors occurring during integration and data processing with AMSA Smart feature, which identifies corrected records and removes from error logs
  • Verify and validate address, phone, and email data included in records processed for integration
  • Provide your advancement department with additional wealth and donor screening data regarding financial status, interests, and hobbies
  • AMSA Connect allows institutions to replace the functionality of a custom WebAdvisor or other process for data collection and processing
  • Provide real-time PDF reports and statements such as transcripts, purchase orders, and invoices from your institution's Colleague or Slate data through AMSA Connect

AutoZone Parts

AutoZone is an aftermarket distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with an industry-leading supply chain inventory position. They also sell ALLDATA brand of automotive diagnostic, repair, and shop management software as well as maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Backed by their nationwide network of distribution centers, Hub / Mega Hub locations, and company-owned delivery fleets, members benefit from consistent market availability to keep their fleet vehicles operational. Most stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional, and national repair garages, dealers, service stations and public sector accounts.


  • Reliable inventory with quick shipping
  • Parts only (no services)
  • Robust supply chain that leads the industry
  • Thirteen distribution centers and 200 Hub / Mega Hub locations replenish 7,000 AutoZone stores multiple times daily
  • Members can purchase online via autozonepro.com, phone, or in store
  • On-demand delivery program to each serviceable location - average delivery time of 30 minutes
  • Same day shipping in most cases or items can be picked up at the local store location
  • Inventory based off sales demand algorithms to ensure local stores have parts on the shelves that members need