Award Details

Solicitation Title: 
Computer Equipment & Related Hardware, Software, Service, & Support (E&I Award)
Solicitation Number: 
IPHEC1701
Date: 
June 04, 2019 to July 31, 2027
Renewal Information: 

none

Brief Summary of Award: 

GovConnection, Inc. connects people with technology to enhance growth, elevate productivity, and empower innovation. Connection helps educational institutions navigate the technology landscape and address evolving needs and challenges, on-time and on-budget.

Comprehensive Products & Services
GovConnection helps to improve faculty effectiveness and stimulate student learning by designing and implementing cost-effective, cutting-edge IT solutions. Account Managers and technical experts are ready to assist with a complete range of services across key technology areas, such as converged data centers, mobility, networking, software, and lifecycle management.

Extensive Experience in Higher Education & K-12
GovConnection equips your institution with the technology platforms necessary to help students thrive and support teachers, faculty, and staff. E&I members benefit from consistently competitive pricing on the computer equipment and related hardware, software, and services they need most.

Contract Highlights:

  • Significant cost savings on over 300,000 products & peripherals from hundreds of manufacturers
  • Products & solutions from over 1,600 tech partners
  • Custom-configured computer systems from an ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab
  • E-procurement capabilities with most major e-procurement platforms
  • IT certified staff with over 2,500 technical certifications
  • Specialized staff such as technical sales specialists & pre-sales engineers
  • Nationwide distribution through a 268,000 sq. ft, cutting-edge facility with tremendous scale & rapid response
  • Award-winning service & delivery performance
  • Institution branded purchasing portal customization
  • Advanced reporting capabilities that put the right information at your fingertips
  • Custom purchase programs that offer personalized shopping, purchasing approvals, & more
  • Specialized programs with top manufacturers
  • Sophisticated web-based services:
    •  Online ordering through dedicated website
    •  24/7 product & account information
    •  Product & technical information, order history
    •  Details, & billing information
    •  Smart selectors to compare products
    •  Memory configurator
    •  Order delivery tracking


Vendor Extended to Other Community Colleges
GovConnection, Inc. Yes


IPHEC Contact
Graham LaMontagne
217-333-1352
Graham42@uillinois.edu