2013 New Business Partner Contract Summary
B&H Photo Video, CNR# 01341
Photographic Equipment, Supplies and Services
Contract Term: August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2018
Renewal: One (1) 5 year renewal
Competitive Award
Contract Overview: Photographic, video, audio, broadcasting, imaging needs
Creative technology
Contract Highlights:
 Pricing based on a cost +8.5% markup (Based upon B&H’s Dealer Book Net price)
 Members placing orders via e Procurement pricing shall be at cost plus 8%
 Free shipping for orders with 70 lbs can be shipped via ground
 On-Line Contract Participation Form available on E&I website www.eandi.org
 SciQuest Enabled
 Reference EI 2013 on purchase orders
For more information contact:
Judy Schaffer
National Director of Social Responsibility, Director of Contracts
Cell: (410) 688-3148
Email: jschaffer@eandi.org
Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., CNR# 01331
Technology Enabled Furniture
Contract Term: May 1, 2013 to September 9, 2013
Renewal: Four (4) 1 year renewals
Competitive Award
Contract Overview: Entire Line of Bretford Products with strong dealer network
Contract Highlights:
 Competitive discounts
 Wide variety of Furniture Products and Accessories
 30 day delivery
For more information contact:
Judy Schaffer
National Director of Social Responsibility, Director of Contracts
Cell: (410) 688-3148
Email: jschaffer@eandi.org
2013 New Business Partner Contract Summary
SatCom Global Inc., CNR# 01324
Satellite Communications Equipment and Services
Contract Term: June 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013
Renewal: Seven (7) 1 year renewals
Competitive Award
Contract Overview: Provides complete range of satellite communications solutions through a single source
integrator of multiple commercial satellite technologies including Inmarsat, Iridium, VSAT and Thuraya.
Supplier also offers creative alternatives
Contract Highlights:
 SatCom Global is a single source integrator of multiple commercial satellite technologies
 Full Distribution Partner status for Inmarsat’s Global Satellite Phone Services (GSPS), Broadband Global
Area Network (BGAN), and Fleet Broadband (FBB) services
 Service Provider of Iridium and Thuraya, Master Distributor of Thrane and Thrane providing equipment
and airtime from all of the mobile satellite services
 Maintains own Inmarsat Point-of-Presence (POP) in NY
 Provides definable firewall permitting users to choose TCP port numbers, public and private IP addresses,
hosted VPN connections, direct routing for background IP connections, and more.
For more information contact:
Dick Scharff, C.P.M.
Consultant to E&I
Cell: (619) 316-2083
Email: dscharff1@eandi.org
SSC Service Solutions-Custodial, CNR# 01332
Operation and Management of Custodial Services
Contract Term: July 1, 2013 to August 2, 2022
Renewals: Two (2) 2 year renewals
Competitive Award
Contract Overview: Provider of support services with over 40 years of experience and highly trained skilled
professionals in area of Operation and Management of Custodial Services.
Contract Highlights:
 High Quality Service provider focused on your campus. Customized program to meet or exceed your
requirements.
For more information contact:
Mary Sue Goldwater, C.P.M.
Director of Contracts
Office: (254) 729-5957
Cell: (979) 255-3211
Email: mgoldwater@eandi.org
2013 New Business Partner Contract Summary
SSC Service Solutions-Facilities Management, CNR#01351
Operation and Management of Facilities Maintenance Services
Contract Term: July 1, 2013 to August 2, 2022
Renewals: Two (2) 2 year renewals
Competitive Award
Contract Overview: Provide flexible, customizable and cost-effective approach that meets your goals and fits your
budget in area of Facilities Maintenance Service
Contract Highlights:
 High Quality Service provider for custom program in area of Facilities Maintenance
For more information contact:
Mary Sue Goldwater, C.P.M.
Director of Contracts
Office: (254) 729-5957
Cell: (979) 255-3211
Email: mgoldwater@eandi.org
SSC Service Solutions-Landscape, CNR# 01340
Operation and Management of Landscape Maintenance
Contract Term: July 1, 2013 to August 2, 2022
Renewals: Two (2) 2 year renewals
Competitive Award
Contract Overview: Providing flexible, customizable and cost effective approach that meets your goals and fits
your budget in area of Landscape Maintenance Service
Contract Highlights:
 High Quality service provider that will focus on your campus and a custom program to meet or exceed
your requirements.
For more information contact:
Mary Sue Goldwater, C.P.M.
Director of Contracts
Office: (254) 729-5957
Cell: (979) 255-3211
Email: mgoldwater@eandi.org
2013 New Business Partner Contract Summary
Transformations Furniture, Inc., CNR#01329
Renewable, Sustainable Furniture
Contract Term: April 1, 2013 to September 30, 2017
Renewals: None
Competitive Award
Contract Overview:
Transformations Furniture is manufactured to be fully renewable through unique re-upholstery method. Members
have ability to remove and replace all components including 100% of the fabric within minutes with no special
tools or training. Transformation has patented construction method. Reduces the amount of waste generated by
traditional furniture disposal
Contract Highlights:
Renewable Furniture has the following features:
 Quality under the covers
 Long Life cycle (check out warranties including foam)
 Transformed easily
 Assist in achieving up to seven life-cycles, while saving money and preserving environment.
For more information contact:
Judy Schaffer
National Director of Social Responsibility, Director of Contracts
Cell: (410) 688-3148
Email: jschaffer@eandi.org
Claridge Products and Equipment Inc., CNR#01323
Visual Display Products, Supplies and Services
Contract Term: February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2018
Renewal: One (1) five year renewal
Competitive Award
Contract Overview: Entire Claridge line inclusive of interactive marker boards, glass marker boards, magnetic
glass marker boards, Envision Graphics marker boards, display cases and bulletin boards, and more.
Claridge is an open line manufacturer partnering with numerous dealers throughout the country
Contract Highlights:
 E&I Pricing is deepest discounts in Higher Education
 Woman Owned Company
 Green Guard Certified
 Quick Ship product line ships in 72 hours
 On line Contract Participation Form on E&I website www.eandi.org
For more information contact:
Mary Sue Goldwater, C.P.M.
Director of Contracts
Office: (254) 729-5957
Cell: (979) 255-3211
Email: mgoldwater@eandi.org
2013 New Business Partner Contract Summary
Ferguson Enterprises, CNR #01322
Plumbing Equipment Supplies and Services
Contract Term: October 19, 2012 to October 31, 2017
Renewal: One (1) five year renewal
Competitive Award
Contract Overview:
Ferguson Enterprises is the largest plumbing supply wholesaler in the United States with 1350 distribution
locations. E&I holds the only Ferguson Agreement for the Higher Education Market.
Contract Highlights:
 Pricing is not-to-exceed pricing. They will work with each institution to offer the best pricing
 Market Basket of nearly 1200 Plumbing supplies offered
 Distributor Alliance program in place for MWBE, and HUB requirements
 On-Line Contract Participation Form available
 SciQuest Enabled
For more information contact:
Mary Sue Goldwater, C.P.M.
Director of Contracts
Office: (254) 729-5957
Cell: (979) 255-3211
Email: mgoldwater@eandi.org