Awards

IPHEC awards and associated Cooperative engagements cover a wide range of Commodities and services.  Below are detailed snapshots of each current IPHEC opportunity.  For information about IPHEC awards or to propose a new IPHEC award please click the “Submit Award Suggestion” button below. 

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Advertising Solutions - Sheltered Market

This Sheltered Market RFP was solicited to provide Advertising Solutions services across specified categories on an as-needed basis.

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Agricultural Tractors with Related Supplies and Equipment (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Agricultural Tractors w/Related Equipment & Accessories, which IPHEC adopted.

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Amazon Web Services (Sole Source)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) for general cloud services, including enterprise support, training, virtual machines and cloud storage.

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Analytical Instruments, Supplies & Related Service (E&I award)

E&I issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Analytical Instruments, Supplies & Related Service, which IPHEC adopted.

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Apple Products, Software, and Maintenance (Sole Source)

State institutions of Higher Education require specific Apple products and software for universities on multiple levels. Universities, course content, and staff must have Apple products and software to remain technologically competitive with other learning institutions. In addition, Apple maintenance is extremely specialized and only available directly through Apple and their certified technicians.

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Apple Products, Software, and Maintenance (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been issued to D&H Distribution Company for Apple Products, Software, and Maintenance

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Artificial Turf and Tracks with Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, and Supplies (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Artificial Turf and Tracks with Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, and Supplies, which IPHEC adopted.

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Athletic, Physical Education Supplies, Team Uniforms (OMNIA Award)

Founded in 1972 as a factory-direct equipment company, today BSN SPORTS is the largest distributor of team sports apparel and equipment in the United States.

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Athletic Surfaces with Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, and Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Athletic Surfaces with Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, and Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Audio Visual Equipment, Accessories, and Services

This award was solicited to obtain multiple suppliers to provide Audio Visual Equipment, Accessories, and Services on an as needed basis.

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B2B Marketplace Platform

IPHEC, in collaboration with Arizona State University, solicited a RFP for B2B Marketplace, which was awarded to Amazon.com Services, LLC.

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Background Investigations and Related Services (E&I Award)

As one of the world's largest providers of employment screening services, HireRight specializes in helping Members efficiently implement, manage and control their screening programs.

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B&H Catalogue (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been issued to Volunteer Supply Industries, LTD (a certified BEP business), the sole authorized B&H dealer to service Illinois Public Higher Education.

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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been awarded to Bio-Rad for Scientific Research.

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Body Worn Cameras and Related Products (Tasers) and Service (OMNIA Award)

OMNIA made available a national contract solution for the procurement of Body Worn Cameras and Related Products and Service, which IPHEC adopted

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Building Automation Systems, HVAC, HVAC-R, Equipment, Supplies, & Service (E&I Award)

This contract was the result of a competitive award based on E&I’s RFP #683324 for Building Automation, HVAC, HVAC-R Equipment, Supplies & Services.

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Building & Construction Management (E&I Award)

Gilbane Building Company is uniquely equipped to partner with Members in construction and assist in meeting or exceeding their goals. Gilbane will keep critical schedule deadlines, maintain quality work, provide safety for all parties involved, help achieve diversity goals and to oversee cost objectives at the forefront of the goals to be achieved on each project.

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Business Consulting and Advisory Services

This award was solicited to obtain multiple suppliers to provide Business Consulting and Advisory Services on an as needed basis.

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Campus Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been issued to Rankin Climate, LLC for Campus Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey services.

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CART, VRI, Translation and Interpretation Services

This award was solicited to obtain multiple suppliers to provide Communication Access Real-Time Captioners (CART), Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), Multilingual Translation and Interpretation Services and/or Remote Communication System for Capturing Spoken Content and Generating Immediate Meaning-for-Meaning Transcript (TypeWell or approved equivalent) on an as needed basis.

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Cloud and Software Study Abroad Solutions (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Terra Dotta, LLC for Cloud and Software Study Abroad Solutions.

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Coil Cleaning & Hygienic Restoration for HVAC Equipment (E&I Award)

E&I solicited a RFP for Coil Cleaning & Hygienic Restoration for HVAC Equipment, and after a thorough evaluation, Pure Air Control Services, Inc. was awarded.

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Collection Agency Services

The purpose of this RFP was to provide collection agency services on an as needed basis. A list of preferred respondents was established to ensure that IPHEC has experienced firms to provide collection agency services for the area of expertise of each awardee. 

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College Board (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to College Board for student name search for undergraduate students.

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Commercial and Residential Relocation Management (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP683452 for Commercial and Residential Relocation Management resulting in a national award that IPHEC adopted.

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Commercial Card Services

This award was solicited to provide Commercial Card Services to participating universities. 

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Commercial Kitchen Equipment with Related Supplies and Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Commercial Kitchen Equipment with Related Supplies and Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Comparative Faculty Scholarly Activity Data (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Academic Analytics, LLC for Comparative Faculty Scholarly Activity Data.

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Comprehensive Grant Services

McAllister and Quinn LLC was awarded an agreement for Comprehensive Grant Services with the Commonwealth of Virginia, which IPHEC is piggybacking.

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Computer Components, Networking, Supplies & Service

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2011 for Computer Components, Networking, Supplies & Service and awarded to ACP Creativ IT, CDW Government, Pace Systems, and Presidio Networked Solutions Group.

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Computer Equipment & Related Hardware, Software, Service, & Support (E&I Award)

GovConnection, Inc. has been working with educational institutions for decades, helping to design, enable, manage, and service IT environments to optimize education and learning, while supporting the IT and infrastructure requirements needed to keep institution business operations running smoothly.

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Copiers and Printers (OMNIA Award)

OMNIA made available a national contract solution for the procurement of Copiers and Printers, which IPHEC adopted

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Copiers, Printers, and Multi-Function Devices with Related Supplies, Accessories, and Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Copiers, Printers, and Multi-Function Devices with Related Supplies, Accessories, and Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Creative Services for Marketing and Promotion

IPHEC solicited the RFP for Creative Services for Marketing and Promotion and awarded to multiple vendors that will work closely with the university marketing teams on an as needed basis.

 

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Custodial Services - Outsourcing (E&I Award)

SSC Service Solutions partners with educational institutions to deliver quality integrated facilities programs. SSC is committed to enhancing educational settings while creating financial guarantees that can be reallocated into key areas of your academic mission.

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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

This award was solicited to obtain multiple, qualified firms to provide Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software on an as-needed basis.

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Digital Imaging (E&I Award)

A dual award was recommended to both Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Xerox Corporation for an extensive selection of digital imaging solutions at very competitive prices. The award will reduce cost while making improvements that can be seen and measured.

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Disaster Response & Recovery Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2302 for Disaster Response & Recovery Services on an as-needed basis.

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Document and Information Lifecycle Services (OMNIA Award)

IPHEC adopted the OMNIA master agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC.

 

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eCommerce Catering Services (E&I Award)

Ameria to Go revolutionizes the way educational institutions manage catering and food ordering by helping members reduce costs and risk, increase compliance, streamline invoicing, and address almost any strategic priority including sustainability, healthy dining, and supplier diversity.

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Educational Software Solutions and Services (OMNIA Award)

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is the trusted Government IT solutions provider. Founded in 2004 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company works with a robust and growing ecosystem of reseller partners, system integrators, and manufacturers to proactively market, sell, and distribute emerging and leading IT solutions to government markets in the U.S. and Canada, as well as education, healthcare, and commercial markets.

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Electrical Supplies, Equipment, (Install)Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2020 for Electrical Supplies, Equipment, and (Install)Services and awarded to Industrial Electric Supply, a BEP-certified business (WMBE).

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Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Related Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Related Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Electronic Procurement System - (E&I Award)

JAGGAER is an industry leader in the field of e-procurement solutions. E&I’s competitively solicited JAGGAER contract comprises the entire suite of JAGGAER’s e-procurement modules and comprehensive services.

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Electronic Procurement System (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to JAGGAER, LLC for Electronic Procurement System.

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Elevator, Escalator and Walkway Maintenance and Modernization Services and Related Solutions (OMNIA Award)

KONE is a global supplier of vertical transportation products and modernization services. KONE specializes in elevators, escalators, moving walks and ramps.

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Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkways, Maintenance, & Service (E&I Award)

A single awardee was awarded due to the most competitive services and price made available through their response. Schindler is able to provide the most advantageous services over a large geographical region.

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End User Computing & Peripherals, Device Lifecycle Management, and Associated Services (MHEC Award)

Dell Marketing, L.P., HP, Inc. and Lenovo have been awarded a MHEC contract for full catalog end user computing, accessories and services after responding to End User Computing & Peripherals, Device Lifecycle Management, and Associated Services MHEC-RFP-10282021, issued by MHEC on October 28, 2021, which IPHEC adopted.

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Eprocurement System & Services (E&I Award)

Unimarket provides a best-in-class, easy-to-use eProcurement solution designed to meet the needs of higher education. Manage the entire procurement process through Unimarket’s fully featured and cost-effective solution at competitively discounted rates

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Equipment Maintenance and Management Services (E&I Award)

Specialty Underwriters LLC is a leading provider of equipment maintenance management programs and equipment maintenance risk transfer.

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Equipment Rental (E&I Award)

The RFP Team recommended making multiple award to both Sunbelt and United Rentals. Based on the RFP criteria and both of their offerings provided for considerable cost savings in terms of Equipment/tool rental, leasing purchase and other products & services.

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ERP Software, Systems, and Services

Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider and Platinum level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork representing Oracle product lines across cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems and appliances. Mythics delivers technology solutions serving the Federal Government, State and Local Governments, Commercial, Higher Education and Research, Utilities and Healthcare sectors and is a trusted partner to organizations worldwide.

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Event Seating & Staging Solutions with Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Event Seating & Staging Solutions with Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Executive Search Firms

The purpose of this RFP was to provide Executive Search Firm services across specified categories on an as-needed basis

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Exercise, Fitness, and Rehabilitation Equipment with Related Accessories, Services, and Installation

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2030 for Exercise, Fitness, and Rehabilitation Equipment with Related Accessories, Services, and Installation and awarded to Life Fitness and Matrix Fitness.

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Express Courier & Ground Delivery Logistics (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell awarded RFP Express Courier & Ground Delivery to UPS, which IPHEC adopted.

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Fabric Structures w/Related Materials and Services

Rubb has a worldwide reputation for responsible design and engineering of clearspan fabric tension structures and buildings. Rubb values quality and strives to exceed our customers' expectations with integrity, innovation and a passion for doing things right.

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Facilities Maintenance Services (E&I Award)

SSC Service Solutions partners with educational institutions to deliver quality integrated facilities programs. SSC is committed to enhancing educational settings while creating financial guarantees that can be reallocated into key areas of your academic mission.

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Facilities Management & Products Solutions (OMNIA Award)

Cintas is America’s leader in the service industry. With over 900,000 customers and locations throughout North America, nearly 5 million people go to work in a Cintas uniform each day. Cintas combines this industry expertise with our local presence to help you maximize resources and improve the efficiency of your business.

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Facility Security Systems, Equipment & Software with Related Services (Sourcewell Adoption)

Sourcewell solicited a RFP for Facility Security Systems, Equipment & Software with Related Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Fee Management & Online Payment Portal Solution (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell solicited RFP#042020 for Fee Management and Online Payment Portal Software Solutions and competitively awarded to CORE Business Technologies.

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Fixed Seating and Telescopic Platforms (E&I Award)

E&I issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Fixed Seating and Telescopic Platforms, which IPHEC adopted.

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Fleet and Facility Related Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Fleet and Facility Related Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions, which IPHEC adopted.

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Fleet & Automotive Parts and Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP#683394 for Automotive Parts and Services and competitively awarded to Genuine Parts company dba NAPA.

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Fleet Leasing Services (E&I Award)

E&I Cooperative solicited an RFP for Fleet Leasing Services and competitively awarded to Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for managing on-campus fleet vehicle programs.

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Flooring Materials w/Related Supplies & Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Flooring with Related Equipment, Products, Supplies, Installations, and Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Food and Food Service Products

Food and food service related products in support of IPHEC member Universities food service operations.

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Furnish & Deliver Plumbing Supplies & Related Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2311 to Furnish & Deliver Plumbing Supplies & Related Services on an as-needed basis.

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Furniture, Accessories, Installation and Related Services

This solicitation is to provide access to economy, moderate and high-end (good, better, best) furniture in a variety of categories, offerings and surfaces including, but not limited to; wood, laminate, and metal on an as-needed basis.

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Furniture, Installation, & Related Services (OMNIA Award)

The City of Charlotte Department of Procurement issued RFP #296-2019-105 and partnered with OMNIA to establish a national cooperative contract for Furniture, Installation, & Related Services.

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Gases, Welding Supplies & Support Services (E&I Award)

This award is for Industrial & Lab Gases, Welding Supplies with Associated Products & Support Services provided by AirGas. They offer industrial, medical, specialty and rare gas products, cryogenic liquids and freezers and gas handling equipment with attractive economies of scale because of the purchasing power of their national network. They have proven delivery systems for every application and location.

Industrial safety and other gas related products as also apart of AirGas' product range.

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General Merchandise Purchases (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Branded Custom Sportswear, Inc. for General Merchandise Purchases.

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Graduation Commencement Products

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2137 to provide Graduation Commencement Products on an as-needed basis.

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Grounds-keeping Materials - Fertilizer, Pesticide, Herbicide, Grass Seed (OMNIA Award)

The City of Rochester Hills, MI solicited an RFP for Groundskeeping Materials - Fertilizer, Pesticide, Herbicide, Grass Seed and Related Items and competitively awarded to Harrell's.

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Grounds Maintenance Equipment (Sourcewell Award)

IPHEC adopted the Sourcewell award for Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Attachments, Accessories, and Devices.

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Grounds Maintenance, Parts, Accessories, Service (OMNIA Award)

The City of Mesa, AZ Purchasing Division issued RFP#2017025 on October 25, 2016, to establish a national cooperative contract for Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Parts, Accessories, Supplies, Related Services and Equipment.

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HVAC Equipment, Installation, Services & Related Products (OMNIA Award)

IPHEC adopted the OMNIA award for HVAC Equipment, Installation, Services & Related Products under RFP 20-04.

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Inbound and Outbound Small Package Freight Management Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP#683505 for Inbound and Outbound Small Package Freight Management Services and competitively awarded to eShipGlobal.

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Incident Response, Security Assessment, & Digital Forensic Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2110 for Incident Response, Security Assessment, & Digital Forensic Services and awarded to 4Discovery, Deloitte & Touche, and SLG Innovation.

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Indoor/Outdoor Graphics/Exhibits, Displays w/Design, Installation, & Related Services

This award was solicited to provide a wide array of indoor/outdoor graphics/exhibits, displays with design, installation and related services, on an as-needed bases on an as-needed basis.

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Indoor & Outdoor Sustainable Furnishings (E&I Award)

E&I’s competitively solicited Max-R contract provides members with indoor and outdoor site furnishings made of maintenance-free 97% pure recycled plastic.

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Information Technology Recruiting & Professional Services

IPHEC multi-awarded BEP Certified Firms (Respondents) to provide information technology recruitment and placement, and temporary staffing services at varying degrees of expertise. This service is necessary to develop, foster, and enhance and supplement existing IT staffing and per project supplementation.

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Intercollegiate Athletic Accident Insurance

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2319 to provide Intercollegiate Athlete Accident Insurance coverage, plan administration, and claim processing services to the universities on an as-needed basis. .

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Interim Executive Placement

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC1914 seeking qualified firms to provide temporary executive level positions on an as-needed basis.

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IT Managed Integration Services & Staff Augmentation (E&I Award)

Gov Connection, Inc. specializes in fulfilling the unique IT needs of higher education, as well as federal, state, and local governments. With extensive experience managing government contracts, GovConnection offers the proficiency and knowledge to adequately address the various needs facing educational procurement professionals.

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Janitorial Products, Equipment, Services and other Related Products

IPHEC issued the RFP to provide janitorial products, equipment, services and other related products on an as-needed basis

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Job Order Contracting (JOC) - (E&I Award)

E&I issued RFP 683318 for Job Order Contracting (JOC) and awarded to multiple vendors after a competitive solicitation process.

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Kristine Fallon Associates (KFA) (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to KFA, Inc for Teaching & Training LMS Systems.

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Laboratory Equipment, Instruments, Accessories, Supplies, and Maintenance (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP683335 for Laboratory Equipment, Instruments, Accessories, Supplies, and Maintenance, and after a thorough evaluation, awarded to LabRepCo, NuAire, and PHC Corporation of North America.

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Laboratory Supplies and Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC1809 seeking qualified responders to supply lab supplies & services on an "as needed" basis.

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Laboratory Supplies and Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP#683309 for Laboratory Supplies and Services, and after a competitive evaluation, awarded to VWR International, LLC.

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Landscaping Services - Outsourcing & Staff Augmentation (E&I Award)

SSC Service Solutions partners with educational institutions to deliver quality integrated facilities programs. SSC is committed to enhancing educational settings while creating financial guarantees that can be reallocated into key areas of your academic mission.

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Laundry Equipment and Service (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to CSC ServiceWorks, Inc. for Laundry Equipment and Services.

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Law Enforcement Equipment (NPPGov Award)

NPPGov issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Law Enforcement Equipment, which IPHEC adopted.

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Learning Management Software (OMNIA Award)

This award was the result of a competitive solicitation for Learning Management Software Systems adopted VIA OMNIA.

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Learning Management System

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2008 seeking qualified responders to supply a learning management system on an "as needed" basis.

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Lecture Hall and Auditorium Furniture

Sedia Systems is a leading global manufacturer of Lecture Hall and Auditorium Solutions for the Education, Healthcare and Corporate environments.

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Legal Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2009 for Legal Services, resulting in a multi-award covering various specialties.

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Library Materials (Exemption)

State Institutions of Higher Education require the purchase of learning, teaching and research related subscriptions, periodicals, archival and related items that coincide with objectives developed by university departments and their professors. There are 28 vendors posted for Library Materials.

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Library Materials (Sole Source)

State Institutions of Higher Education require the purchase of learning, teaching and research related subscriptions, periodicals, archival and related items that coincide with objectives developed by university departments and their professors. There are 40 individual sole sources posted for Library Materials.

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Licensed Insurance Brokerage Services

Northeastern Illinois University, as Contract Administrator, on behalf of the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (“IPHEC”), requested proposals from licensed insurance brokerage firms that are qualified and have the capacity to handle the placement and servicing of insurance policies that transfer the financial risk of loss from IPHEC member universities to commercial insurers.

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Licensed Insurance Brokerage Services For Property

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2101 seeking qualified firms to provide licensed insurance brokerage firms to provide servicing of property program insurance policies that transfer the financial risk of loss from IPHEC member universities to commercial insurers.

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Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies, & Related Products (OMNIA Award)

U.S. Communities solicited this RFP to provide a comperehnsive offering of products and services for Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies, & Related Products.

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Maintenenace, Repair, and Operation (MRO) Supplies and Other Related Products & Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited a RFP for MRO Supplies and Other Related Products & Service and made a single award to Grainger.  

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Mattresses, Hospitality Supplies and Related Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2142 to provide Mattresses, Hospitality Supplies and Related Services on an as-needed bases.

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Mattresses, Hospitality Supplies, Equipment and Related Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP#683486 for Mattresses, Hospitality Supplies, Equipment and Related Services and competitively awarded to Sysco Guest Supply, LLC.

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Medical Courier Service - BEP (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been issued for BEP Medical Courier Services to American Courier Service, Inc.

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Medical Courier Service (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been issued for Medical Courier Services to MedSpeed.

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Medical Supply Solutions (Sourcewell)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Medical Supply Solutions, which IPHEC adopted.

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Medical Surgical Products & Equipment- Medline (E&I Award)

Medline provides Medical Surgical Products and Equipment, applicable services and solutions.

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Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC for ACA Employee Benefits.

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Merchant Processing Services

First Data Merchant Services, Inc. empowers public agencies from the smallest municipalities to the federal government to lower payment costs, secure their transactions and improve back office efficiency through a suite of merchant and payment solutions. In addition, our wide range of security solutions completely remove valuable data from payment environments to reduce the scope of PCI compliance and maintain the trust of your constituents.

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Microcomputer Systems, Products & Services

Business and personal computer equipment, including desktop/workstation, laptop, tablets, notebooks, all-in-one PC's and baseline servers as well as specified peripherals and software that address the requirements of equipment purchases.

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Microscopes and Optical Accessories

This award established an agreement which provides a variety of microscopes and optical accessories at the lowest possible cost and the greatest array of value-added services.

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Move-In and Move out Student Services (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to University and Student Services, Inc. for Move-In and Move out Student Services

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Multifunction Security Lighting (Sole Source)

IPHEC issued a sole Source for Multifunction Security Lighting to Obama Energy Corporation

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Natural Gas Supply

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2200 to seek qualified respondents to provide Natural Gas Supply on an as-needed basis.

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Natural Gas Supply

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC1918 to seek qualified respondents to provide Natural Gas Supply on an as-needed basis.

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New & Used Textbooks

New & Used Textbooks - Open access to all titles, editions & products carried in a vendor's catalog(s) which are of the highest quality, at a competitive cost, with reliable service, on-time delivery, and on an "as-needed" basis.

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Office Supplies & Related Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2010 for Office Supplies & Related Services and awarded to Office Depot.

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Online College Application (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been awarded to Common App for Online College Apllication.

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Online Hosted Training Software (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to LinkedIn Corporation for Online Learning.

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Online Hosted Training Software (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to LinkedIn Corporation for Online Learning.

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Online Proctoring & Anti-Plagiarism Software Solutions & Integration Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP#683523 for Online Proctoring & Anti-Plagiarism Software Solutions & Integration Services and competitively awarded to Ouriginal and Proctorio.

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Paint with Related Supplies, Equipment, and Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Paint with Related Supplies, Equipment, and Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Parking Meters (OMNIA Award)

As the result of a competitive solicitation, NCPA (now OMNIA) has available a Parking Meter solution with IPS Group, Inc., which IPHEC adopted.

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Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance (Sole Source)

Universities have a need for Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance. This is needed to protect personal information and ensure security when transactions are processed using a payment card.

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Postage Meters (E&I Award)

Supply and service of postage meters and related mailing equipment, software, services accessories and supplies.

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Preferred Advertising Solutions

This award was solicited to provide Preferred Advertising Solutions services across specified categories on an as-needed basis.

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Premium Office Furniture (E&I Award)

As the world’s leading manufacturer of office furniture, Steelcase has been providing members with innovative solutions since the Cooperative’s inception in 1934.

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Programmatic In-House

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2019 for Programmatic In-House and awarded to Centro and Datawrkz.

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Promotional Products

IPHEC solicted RFP IPHEC2215 to provide open catalog of promotional products that can be imprinted using different processes, based on the product and the desired characteristics of the products. The RFP resulted in a multi-award with several BEP businesses.

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Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Equipment (OMNIA Award)

Safeware, the national leader in public preparedness, has been providing public safety products to our nation’s heroes for over 40 years. The Safeware team services and supports all aspects of safety and public safety from law enforcement and fire service to public utility and public works crews. 

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Public Utility Equipment with Related Accessories (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Public Utility Equipment with Related Accessories, which IPHEC adopted.

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Recreational & Athletic Equipment, Supplies & Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited RFP#683393 for Recreational & Athletic Equipment, Supplies & Services and competitively awarded to Core Health & Fitness, LLC.

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Renewable, Sustainable Furniture (E&I Award)

After a competitive RFP solicitation, E&I made a multi-award to Sauder Education and Transformations for Renewable, Sustainable Furniture.

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Research and Advisory Services (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Forrester Research, Inc. for research and advisory services.

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Research and Advisory Subscription (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. for research and advisory subscription.

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Research and Insights Platform (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Qualtrics, LLC for research and insights platform.

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Residence Life/Student Apartment Furnishings (E&I Award)

E&I completed a RFP process to establish the most cost advantageous award for Resident Life and Student Apartment Furnishings as well as removal and installation of those products.

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Retirement Plan Monitoring/Consulting Services

The Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC) universities each offer their own non- ERISA voluntary, supplemental 403(b) retirement plan. To ensure compliance and follow industry best practices, IPHEC seeks a vendor to perform annual monitoring services, evaluation, and recommendations for investment vendors and investment option offerings in accordance with the minimum criteria set forth in Section 5.3. This will assist in keeping with best practices, continued quality investment vendors, appropriate fund lineups, and reasonable fees for plan participants.

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Roofing Systems, Exterior Building Maintenance, Products, Supplies and Related Services (E&I Award)

Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (Tremco) delivers unique facility asset management solutions designed to reduce your roofing and building envelope life-cycle costs while improving performance.

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Scoreboards, Digital Displays, and Video Boards with Related Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Scoreboards, Digital Displays, and Video Boards with Related Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Scoreboards, Electronic Signs, Installation, Related Products and Services (OMNIA Award)

Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications

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Security Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2132 seeking qualified firms to provide Security Services on an as-needed basis.

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Sigma Aldrich (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been awarded to Sigma Aldrich for Scientific Research.

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Smart Waste Systems (New)

Trash and recycling containers to more efficiently use fiscal and human resources for the collection of trash and recyclable material across the campus' exteriors.

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Social Media Advertising (Sole Source)

Social media advertising continues to grow year-to-year and is an essential medium for universities to reach new students and maintain their social media presence.

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Software and SaaS Solutions

Precision Task Group is a BEP Certified Business that specializes in reselling Workday and ServiceNow.

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Software & Software Related Services

IPHEC solicited a RFP to provide Software and Software Related Services to the universities.

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Solution for "Near Completors" (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Max-Grad by Lexicon Networks for targeting "near completers."

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Specialty Lab Supplies & Services

IPHEC, in collaboration with Florida State University, assisted with a RFP for Specialty Lab Supplies & Services.

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Spend Analysis of Procurement Card Program

University of Kentucky solicited a RFP for Spend Analysis of Procurement Card Program, which IPHEC adopted.

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Sports Lighting Solutions with Related Technology, Equipment, and Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Sports Lighting Solutions with Related Technology, Equipment, and Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Student Insurance Solutions (MHEC Award)

The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) solicited a RFP for Student Insurance Solutions, resulting in a national contract with United Healthcare Services, Inc.

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Student Success Collaboration (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to EAB Global, Inc. for Student Success Collaboration.

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Study Abroad & International Travel Insurance Services

This request for proposal is to provide student/faculty/staff health, emergency medical evacuation/repatriation, and political/natural disaster evacuation insurance services. In addition, provide international student and scholar health and emergency medical evacuation/repatriation insurance services (while in the United Stated) in order to meet US government requirements for J1, F1 and other visas.

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Subscription/Membership Agreement (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Gartner for membership to subscription-based research and related services modules.

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Sustainable, Customizable Indoor & Outdoor Recycling Bins & Other Site Furnishings (E&I Award)

Max-R makes a line of furnishings that range from bins and receptacles for collecting all types of recycling material to other outdoor furniture like picnic tables, chairs, benches, planters, storage boxes as well as podiums, work stations, signs, and sign posts. All products are manufactured to a high quality standard and are fade resistant, won’t absorb moisture which can lead to rotting and is insect resistant. Max-R product offers many of the characteristics of wood but requires virtually no maintenance.

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Tele-Counseling and Telehealth Platform(s) and Services for Higher Education Institutions

Colleges and universities trust TimelyMD to provide complete clinical care, advanced technology, and expert guidance to develop a hybrid model of care designed to keep students engaged—and in school.

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Temporary Staffing Services

This award was solicited to obtain multiple suppliers to provide Temporary Staffing Services on an as needed basis.

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Textbook Purchases (Sole Sources)

State institutions of Higher Education required the purchase of new edition textbooks that coincide with learning objectives developed by university departments and their professors. These sole sources are for an indefinite quantity based upon the actual university need. There are 18 individual sole sources posted for new edition textbooks.

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Textbooks - Library Material Purchase (Sole Source)

State Institutions of Higher Education require the purchase of learning, teaching and research related subscriptions, periodicals, archival and related items that coincide with objectives developed by university departments and their professors. There are 44 individual sole sources posted for Library Material Purchases.

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Touchnet Information System, Inc. (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been awarded to Touchnet Information System for Electronic Processing & Online eStore Function.

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Travel Agency Services

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2143 for Travel Agency Services on an as-needed basis, resulting in a multi-award.

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Uber for Business (Sole Source)

A Sole Source has been issued to Uber for Business to Uber Technologies, Inc.

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Unified Communications, Contact Center, and Related Services, Equipment and Applications (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Unified Communications, Contact Center, and Related Services, Equipment and Applications, which IPHEC adopted.

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Utility, Transportation and Golf Vehicles plus Related Accessories, Equipment, Parts and Services (Sourcewell Award)

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Utility, Transportation and Golf Vehicles plus Related Accessories, Equipment, Parts and Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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Vaccines, Antibiotics, OTC & Pharma Products - Medline (E&I Award)

Medline provides Vaccines, Antibiotics, Over-the-Counter, and Other Pharmaceuticals Products, & applicable services.

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Vehicle Rental and Mobility Services (E&I Award)

E&I solicited an RFP for Vehicle Rentals and Mobility Services and awarded to EAN Services, LLC and its network of subsidiaries, affiliates, and licensees operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental Brand.

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Virtualization & Data Center Modernization (MHEC Award)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has been awarded a contract for network, wireless, and server and storage related equipment and components pursuant the proposal submitted for the Virtualization & Data Center Modernization MHEC-RFP-03092020 Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by MHEC on March 9, 2020, which IPHEC adopted.

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Workforce Management Systems, Products, and Services (OMNIA Award)

A competitive solicitation, RFP18-6390, was conducted by Cobb County, GA for Workforce Management Systems and Related Products, Services and Solutions and was competitively awarded to Kronos Incorporated and Kronos SaaShr, Inc.The agreement is made available through OMNIA Partners.

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Zoom Teleconferencing (Sole Source)

A Sole Source was awarded to Zoom Video Communicationsfor Zoom Teleconferencing.

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