The purpose of this RFP is to establish a cost-effective Master Agreement (“Agreement”) for Library Furnishings & Storage Solutions which complies with our Member procurement requirements and will provide E&I Members a procurement vehicle to acquire the products and/or services outlined within this RFP. All E&I Members will be eligible to participate in the resulting agreement. Products and/or services considered for award shall equal or exceed the quality level of industry standards as defined within this RFP and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local technical, environmental, and performance standards and specifications. The awarded Respondent(s) is/are expected to be the manufacturer or a fully authorized dealer/distributor for any of the manufacturers it proposes. The Respondent and its distributors must be able to provide service and timely deliveries to all Members and campuses. Direct involvement by the awarded Respondent may be necessary to assist Members in understanding the different types of products available and selecting the best solution to fit their needs. E&I is committed to utilizing purchasing and business practices in accordance with the National Association of Educational Procurement Code of Ethics. The primary goals and objectives of E&I are to: (1) assist our Members to obtain the absolute lowest cost and best value that exceeds other public sector consortia agreements, (2) establish a strategic sourcing partnership with any selected manufacturer(s) and authorized dealers, and (3) enhance our position as the premier Procurement Cooperative for Education.
