Award Details

Solicitation Title: 
Maintenenace, Repair, and Operation (MRO) Supplies and Other Related Products & Services (E&I Award)
Solicitation Number: 
IPHEC1921
Date: 
January 01, 2020 to December 28, 2024
Renewal Information: 

1, 5 year renewal

Brief Summary of Award: 

Grainger offers more than 1.7 million products in over 32 maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) categories that are available when you need them most. Grainger leads the industry in providing customers with one source for their MRO needs. E&I members benefit from Grainger’s deep expertise in products and services while gaining process efficiencies when leveraging the company’s supply chain.

With over 1.3 billion in U.S. inventory, Grainger ensures that E&I members have the products they need, when they need them. With 14 distribution centers and 250 U.S. branch locations, Grainger shapes their inventory based on member needs for same-day availability. Members also have access to an additional five million unique and difficult-to-obtain products.

Contract Highlights:

  • Pricing offer to exact match market basket items and superior category discounts across Grainger’s entire catalog
  • Insight and support to help members prepare for emergencies and meet safety requirements
  • More than 560 Grainger account reps to help members meet their individual needs
  • Specialized E&I customer service team offers dedicated support
  • Tailored solutions provide unique benefits for K-12 and higher ed
  • Customized Hot List specific for each member institution
  • Incentives and discounts shaped by the individual member
  • Quantified cost reduction and analysis
  • Access to Grainger’s Distributor Alliance Program to help meet your supplier diversity requirements
  • Sustainable product offerings to help maintain facilities in eco-conscious ways

*Note: An additional MRO Award is offered under 188GAL, HD Supply and Applied Industrial Technologies (U.S. Communities)



Vendor Extended to Other Community Colleges
Grainger Yes


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