1	E&I Cooperative Purchasing 2008 NAEP Fall Regional Meetings
2	E&I – Now More Than Ever, Your Partner Down economy Raging fuel costs Decreasing budgets Continued pressure to cut costs
3	How Can E&I Help? Access to nearly 100 competitively awarded agreements from a wide variety of top suppliers Lower prices … and lower total cost of acquisition RFP development cost avoidance and time savings More bang for buck – we can accomplish more without increasing staff Assists in strategic sourcing
4	Strategic Sourcing Committee Provides proactive leadership in the endorsement and utilization of contracts Helps cultivate relationships with suppliers, members and member associations to identify new opportunities Advocates socially responsible and environmentally friendly purchasing initiatives Provides counsel and validation for sourcing opportunities Committee Members
5	E&I Strategy Teams Identify and develop current and future contracting opportunities in targeted commodity area Comprised of members with specific expertise in targeted commodity area Life Sciences Strategy Team Members
6	E&I Strategy Teams (con’t) Facilities Strategy Team (New!) Jack T. Baker – University of Maryland Aurelia Brandenburg – Berea College William Elvey – University of Texas – Dallas Margaret Kinnaman – University of Maryland Brad Larson – University of Oklahoma E. Lander Medlin – APPA William Probst – UCLA James Stirling – University of Maryland Paul Watson – University of Texas – Dallas Technology Strategy Team Amir Dabirian – California State University – Fullerton Donald W. Green – California State University – Fullerton Richard A. Haugerud – University of Nebraska – Lincoln John Louis – University of Kansas Tom Roberts – California State University – Chancellors Office Barry Swanson – University of Kansas Richard Beynon – University of Pennsylvania
7	E&I Cooperative Purchasing 2008 NAEP Fall Regional Meetings
8	Portfolio Update Contracts Overview as of August 2008 93 contracts 88 competitively awarded (95%) 28 regional contracts 7 WMBE supplier agreements 2008 Awards Federal Express Ecologic Solutions Native Green Mity-Lite Rentacrate Supreme Asset Management (regional) SafePlace USA KSL
9	Federal Express Effective Dates: 6/16/2008 – 6/30/2013 Option for one five-year renewal Key Benefits: Superior pricing – $3.55 for 8 oz. package to any zone Complete range of delivery options available Desktop pick up and campus drop boxes at no additional charge Member rebate of 1.5% How to Use the Contract: Go to www.eandi.org, FedEx Contract, “Getting Started” Complete the online application to set up a new or convert an existing account to the E&I/FedEx agreement Account set-up complete within 3-5 business days (exception processing may be required for large campuses with hundreds of users)
10	EcoLogic Solutions Effective Dates: 8/1/2008 – 7/31/2013 Key Benefits: Environmentally preferable cleaning and janitorial products 100% green corporate focus Registered Small Business Association How to Use the Contract: Place orders or get quotes via phone at 800-477-2577; online ordering coming soon Identify yourself as an E&I member
11	Native Green Effective Dates: 8/1/2008 – 7/31/2013 Key Benefits: Commercial grade environmentally preferable cleaning and janitorial products Certified Native American minority business enterprise Discounts average 30% off list How to Use the Contract: Place orders or get quotes via phone at 888-456-6444 or via fax at 313-557-1324; online ordering coming soon Identify yourself as an E&I member
12	Mity-Lite Effective Dates: 1/1/2008 – 12/31/2012 Option for one five-year renewal Key Benefits: Magnattach line of patented, portable, high quality dance floors Mity-Lite’s complete product line also available, including folding tables and chairs, stacking and banquet chairs How to Use the Contract: Place orders or get quotes via phone at 800-795-0678, via fax at 800-224-6191, or online from the E&I website or www.mitylite.com Identify yourself as an E&I member
13	Rentacrate Effective Dates: 7/1/2008 – 6/30/2013 Option for one five-year renewal Key Benefits: One source for all your moving, shredding and electronic recycling needs Next day delivery available in most locations Potential to earn points on LEEDS registered projects How to Use the Contract: Place orders or get quotes via phone at 800-i-crate2 (800-427-2832) Identify yourself as an E&I member
14	Other New Agreements Supreme Asset Management Computer asset management and electronics recycling Recover value from old and outdated systems Hard drive wiping and secure data destruction SafePlace USA In-room safes which can be pre-fit with electrical outlets for charging laptops, cell phones, etc. Safes can be sold as individual units, or in groups via SafePlace’s patented “Safe Bank” system with kiosk Custom painting available with school emblem and colors KSL Security A wide variety of security products and theft deterrent devices, including Honeywell safes, No-Cut security cables, security pads, coiled cables and notebook security devices
15	Negotiated Agreements now Competitively Awarded Library Furniture - Gaylord Contract competitively awarded effective 11/1/2007 – 10/31/2011 Contract expanded to include full Gaylord product line of library furniture, book carts, shelving and related products Wood Furniture - Gunlocke Contract competitively awarded effective 11/1/2007 – 10/31/2012, with one two-year renewal option
16	Key Contract Additions/Changes American Express Procurement Card Agreement Continuation of GE Corporate Payment Services agreement due to acquisition of GE CPS by American Express The American Express brand, coupled with GE tools and reporting, including V-Payment, SAM (Strategic Account Management), NetReport and NetService Cisco Systems added to HP Agreement 40% off list price 30% off SMARTnet services Free ground shipping in contiguous U.S. Large projects may qualify for additional benefits
17	Key Contract Additions/Changes - VWR Exclusive Distribution of Neptune Pipet Tips and Tubes Exclusive Distribution of GE Healthcare Lab Animal Science Supplies and Equipment added BioFit (Ergonomic Seating, Tables, Stools) added Furniture Suppliers added: Diversified Woodcrafts (Wood Laboratory Casework) Esco (Biological Safety Cabinets) LM Air (Cleanroom Stations) Mortech Manufacturing (Laboratory Workstations) Nor-Lake (Cold Rooms and Refrigeration) Sovella (Laboratory Workstations)
18	Key Contract Additions/Changes (continued) Nurture by Steelcase Healthcare furniture including seating, casegoods, technology and lab bench products W W Grainger BRG Precision Products (wireless emergency notification systems) added to the agreement Beckman Coulter Delivery terms changed from F.O.B. origin, prepaid and added to F.O.B. destination, prepaid and added Food Services Program Extended to members in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, and Wisconsin
19	Pending Contracts New National Awards Just In…. Agilent Technologies SciQuest Schindler Elevator Siemens Water Technologies In Evaluation - National Contracts Cellular Communications, including Voice and Data (AT&T) Life Sciences Equipment and Supplies (Aurora Biomed) Supplier Locator Database Cleansing Recreational and Fitness Equipment Fleet and Automotive Parts and Services Microscopes In Evaluation - Regional Contracts Temporary Services (Adecco) Software Reseller Services
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