Contracts


Docufree

Founded in 1999, Docufree is a multi-award-winning national provider with over two decades of experience providing best-in-class document solutions. Their services include secure document scanning, cloud storage, and document management software. Docufree caters to educational institutions and government agencies, helping them streamline processes, improve access to information, and ensure regulatory compliance. By eliminating paper and automating tasks, Docufree helps institutions save time, money, and space.


  • High-volume Document Scanning Services to convert paper records into structured and searchable digital images and data, ready for integration with other systems. 
  • Document processing services include categorization and indexing for organizing and sorting, faster file retrieval, controlled access, improved record retention and data integrity. 
  • Docufree Document Cloud for secure, scalable, and centralized document management, storage, and retrieval, offering robust capabilities for capturing, managing, storing, sharing, controlling, and auditing the access and use of school-wide documents from anywhere, at any time.  
  • Docufree eSign for legally binding electronic signature requests, streamlining approval processes and enabling the secure collection of document signatures digitally, from parental consent forms or faculty agreements. 
  • Docufree eForms, featuring an intuitive drag-and-drop form builder for efficient form creation and data collection, from student applications to staff evaluations. 
  • Docufree Workflows for automating, assigning, managing, and monitoring departmental workflows and routine tasks. 
  • Secure access, storage and sharing with Single Sign On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and encryption in-transit and at-rest and more. 
  • Docufree Professional Services for customizing and optimizing solutions in alignment with unique business rules and requirements. 
  • Comprehensive infrastructure, providing cutting-edge production facilities, equipment, technology, and industry experts with processes certified for quality, security and compliance including SOC2 Type II, HIPAA, and PCI DSS


NAPA

NAPA Auto Parts has been in the aftermarket automotive parts business for over 90 years. With a nationwide presence and reputation as a respected name in the industry, NAPA offers localized attention that educational institutions need. In addition to automotive parts, this contract also offers parts for off-road equipment, tools, paint, motorcycle, agriculture, and non-automotive applications. E&I members can easily and seamlessly order the parts they need.


  • Multiple ordering options: online, local store, phone
  • Punchout eCommerce available for most major platforms, including custom requests
  • Over 500,000 OEM quality parts
  • Just-in-time delivery on stocked items usually within 2 hours within store delivery radius
  • On-site vendor managed inventory programs
  • Employee purchase program
  • Member-specific pricing available at Napaprolink.com

JAGGAER

JAGGAER's on-demand procurement software and Supplier Network deliver the suppliers you need in one centralized hub, enabling you to source products through one comprehensive system. As usage increases, you receive more data to improve your eProcurement experience and generate sustainable future savings. With modular procurement solutions, JAGGAER delivers a completely customized solution based on your institution's needs. By augmenting existing procurement processes with automation and supplier enablement, JAGGAER helps improve customer service while reducing costs.


  • E&I members can enable all E&I suppliers at no charge
  • Substantial discounts off list price for all licensed JAGGAER modules
  • Includes entire suite of JAGGAER eProcurement modules
  • Access to the Spend Director strategic procurement solutions platform
  • Completely customized solution based on your institution's specific needs
  • Existing procurement processes augmented with automation solutions and supplier enablement

Workplace Options, Inc

Workplace Options (WPO) was founded in 1982 in Raleigh, NC, with a primary focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and equity in the workplace through a range of support services for U.S. organizations. With 40 years of experience, WPO has become a leader in the student and employee wellbeing industries and is now the world's largest independent provider of integrated global employee support solutions.

Workplace options has extensive experience providing comprehensive mental health and wellbeing services for 1,500+ organizations and their 2+ million students, faculty, and staff in the education sector. 


  • 24/7 Direct Access to Clinician Service Centers.
  • 27 Language Website with 70+ Languages Spoken by Clinicians and Consultants.
  • Anytime, Anywhere Modes of Access-Phone, Text, Video.
  • Diverse Network of Providers and Professionals.
  • Customizable Levels of Counseling Services.
  • Pre-vetted Referrals.
  • Purpose-built and Integrated Unified Case Management System (UCMS) Platform.


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

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


Short’s Travel Management

Short's Travel Management, Inc. is a large travel management company with over 75 years of experience. Short's offers solutions for group hotel, group commercial air, ground transportation, charter air, and individual / recruiting travel with access to NCAA commercial flight discounts. STM currently partners with over 75 universities for full-service travel solutions.


  • Athletics Department travel only- higher ed and K-12
  • Effectively manage travel programs through STM's proprietary travel portal
  • Ability to load existing travel partnerships into travel portal
  • Three options for Travel Management solutions: dedicated onsite agent, dedicated offsite agent, designated offsite agent
  • Special services for travelers (preferred seating, frequent flyer upgrades, special needs assistance, etc.)
  • Travel risk management / duty of care
  • Available nationwide
  • 30–90-day implementation timeline

Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is a leader in LC and LC-MS technologies. For over 60 years, Waters has developed innovative analytical science solutions to support discoveries, operations, performance, and regulatory compliance. E&I members receive enhanced institutional pricing, deep scientific expertise, and reliable insights to enhance human health and well-being.


  • Significant discounts on Waters' entire catalog of chromatography and mass spectrometry equipment, chemicals, consumables, and service plans
  • Discounted rates on Total Assurance Plan for both Waters' and Agilent equipment
  • Substantial savings on refurbished and demo equipment
  • Dedicated customer service and support when members need it most
  • eCommerce and eProcurement enablement capabilities
  • Easy signup process ensures E&I pricing is applied to all institution users

Prudential

Prudential Overall Supply has been supplying uniforms, uniform services, and related products and services for nearly a century. They provide a variety of work apparel to various departments on campus, including uniforms, shirts, pants, jackets, safety garments, and lab coats. Prudential products are available for rental, lease, or purchase, and can be customized to meet your institution’s branding and design requirements. Linen and facility rental services, as well as Prudential Cleanroom Services, are available as needed.


  •  Prudential Cleanroom Services (PCS) provides pharmaceutical, electronic, and biotechnology apparel for aseptic, particulate, and ESD controlled environments
  • PCS is a world leader in cleanroom laundry systems, and is ISO9001 certified for its Quality Management System
  • All PCS garment processing facilities are validated for sterile garment processing
  • Linen and facility rental services include floor mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, gloves, and cleaning chemicals
  • Prudential Overall Supply is committed to National Account Management throughout North America
  • The Customer Portal service puts all your account information at your fingertips
  • Paper and other restroom supplies are available as direct sale products or managed via just-in-time inventory programs

Sunbelt Rentals

Sunbelt Rentals is one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America with over 825 locations and a portfolio featuring more than 90 product categories. In addition to their fleet of equipment and selection of tools, this contract also offers training programs dedicated to scaffolding, aerial work platforms, and forklifts. All Sunbelt employees undergo mandatory worker safety programs so your job can be completed easily, reliably, and safely.


  • Access the right equipment for the job with trained experts in specific equipment lines on-hand to help solve complex challenges
  • Discounted rate programs to fit your budgeting requirements
  • Rent and exchange qualifying contractor tools and equipment as often as needed in the quantities needed for a flat fee for 28 days with the ToolFlex Rental Program
  • Guaranteed the right equipment, on time, serviced and ready to do the job or the equipment that day is free
  • Guaranteed delivery within 45 minutes of the quoted time or the rental that day is free
  • Guaranteed stocked items with free delivery from another location to your jobsite if the item is not available at your servicing location
  • Guaranteed a local operational representative will respond to your afterhours call within one hour or one day of rental is free