Awards

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

Sourcewell issued an RFP to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Aftermarket Vehicle Parts and Supplies, which IPHEC adopted.

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.

This award was solicited to obtain Air Filters on an as needed basis.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

IPHEC adopted the OMNIA master agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc.

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.

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.

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

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

IPHEC solicited IPHEC2417 to provide group charter bus services on an as needed basis.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A Sole Source has been issued to Transfr, Inc for Digital Workforce Development Training.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Alpha Controls & Services, LLC performs all services under the Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. agreement with OMNIA, which IPHEC adopted.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

The City of Mesa, AZ Purchasing Division issued RFP#2023261 to establish a national cooperative contract for Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Parts, Accessories, Supplies, Related Services and Equipment, which IPHEC adopted.

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

IPHEC adopted the OMNIA master agreement with Trane U.S. Inc.

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

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

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.

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

E&I issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Industrial, Laboratory Gases and Welding Products, which IPHEC adopted.

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.

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. .

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

IPHEC solicited RFP IPHEC2247 to provide customs brokerage and international transportation of goods on an as-needed basis.

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

This award was solicited to provide Job Order Contracting Consulting and Software Solutions on an as-needed basis for assistance with the efficient operation of JOC Programs.

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

This award was solicited by IPHEC to obtain Kitchen Equipment with Related Supplies and Services on an as needed basis.

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

E&I solicited an RFP for Laboratory Automation, Instruments and Consumables resulting in a national award that IPHEC adopted.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

E&I solicited an RFP for a Learning Management System resulting in a national award that IPHEC adopted.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

IPHEC issued a sole Source for Multifunction Security Lighting to Production Distribution Companies

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

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.

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

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

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

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

IPHEC has adopted E&I's master agreement with Southeast Service Corporation for Operation and Management of Building, Landscape & Janitorial Services.

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.

As the result of a competitive solicitation, OMNIA has available a Parking Management Solutions, which IPHEC adopted.

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.

A Sole Source has been issued to Paypal, Inc. for their PayPal Payflow Pro Gateway.

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

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

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

IPHEC adopted the E&I master agreement with Xerox.

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

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.

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. 

Sourcewell issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Public Safety Training and Simulation Equipment, which IPHEC adopted.

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.

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

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

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

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

University of Virginia solicited an RFP for Research & Development Goods and Services /Specialty Goods and Services and awarded to McMaster-Carr Supply Co., which IPHEC adopted.

E&I issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to result in a national contract solution for the procurement of Residential Life Furnishings, which IPHEC adopted.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

This contract was the result of a competitive award based on E&I’s RFP for Window Treatments, Blinds, Fabric, Wall Acoustic Panels, and Other Related Products & Services, which IPHEC adopted.

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.

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