E&I CONTRACTS

Ithaca College and the
E&I Cooperative

E&I Cooperative Purchasing is a not-for-profit buying cooperative established by members of NAEP “National Association of Educational Procurement” in 1934 to provide lower costs for higher education. E&I lowers the purchase price of goods and services by aggregating the purchasing power of 1,500 member institutions and streamlines the supply chain process for our members and business partners.

As a member of the cooperative, Individuals of the Ithaca College campus community may register at https://www.eandi.org/ to obtain access and utilize the numerous contacts. E&I maintains contracts with more than 80 suppliers in areas such as furniture, interior furnishings, computers and electronics, maintenance, food service, office equipment and supplies, background investigations, and transportation and delivery services. The Cooperative is continually adding new suppliers, contracts, and commodity groups.

To learn more about E&I, visit the frequently asked question “FAQ” section of their web site located at https://www.eandi.org/faq.aspx?Menu=About%20Us or https://www.eandi.org/History.aspx?Menu=About%20Us. The Purchasing Department supports the effort of E&I and encourages you to register and take advantage of these contracts.

Revised 1/2008