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E&I Works with the NCAA, to Save Money

E&I acts as an extension of your athletics procurement department, helping you save time and money. We have done the work, from partner research, to RFP development, to contract management.

A comprehensive contract portfolio of athletics supplies and services from the most trusted suppliers in college athletics.

Whether you’re enjoying homefield advantage or traveling to the next big game, E&I Cooperative Services is your trusted procurement partner to meet the needs of your athletics program. We’ve tapped into input from member institutions to build a comprehensive contract portfolio of athletics products and services with the most trusted suppliers in the industry.

While E&I is a recognized name in procurement at institutions across the U.S., you may not know us yet. We're the only member-owned, non-profit sourcing cooperative exclusively focused on serving the higher education community. Because higher-ed is our sole focus, we are equipped with the knowledge, experience, and passion to meet the specialized needs of educational procurement. We help our members reduce costs and optimize supply chain efficiencies through a portfolio of competitively solicited contracts.

In this NCAA Pilot, we found that:

  • 98% of NCAA institutions were already E&I members
  • Across a pilot of 1457 SKUs and 24 schools, members saw an average savings of 27%
  • D1 saved 28.1%, D2 saved 35.2%, and D3 saved 18.8%

See the full case study here.

Tune in to this E&I podcast to hear the CPO at the University of Oregon discuss savings opportunities with E&I.

E&I by the numbers

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28
% Savings in NCAA Pilot
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6000
Member Institutions
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Procurement Contracts
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Billion Procurement Spend
Travel for coaching, student-athletes, and fans

Travel

E&I has contracts with the nation’s largest university and sports travel management teams, offering tailored solutions for air, lodging, and rental vehicle solutions that are customized to meet athletics department needs. In addition to team travel, these providers specialize in business and coach travel, fan travel, international tours, high-end donor experiences, and rental vehicle and truck fleets.

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Georgetown Athletics Sees Lodging and Flight Savings
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CORE Health & Fitness is the leader in gym equipment

Athletic Equipment

• Access to Core's iconic brands, like StairMaster, Nautilus, Schwinn, and Star Trac
• Support from concept through installation and ongoing maintenance
• Professional fitness education programs for students and staff
• Discounts off list price, five-year term

Saint Louis University Saves Big on Cardio Equipment with Core Health & Fitness


Medical equipment, therapy, mental health

Student-Athlete Health

E&I offers contracts that empower athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals with the tools and services they need to keep athletes safe and healthy. From injury prevention and rehabilitation to drug screenings and emergency response, our portfolio includes everything from everyday essentials like athletic tape to life-saving EMS equipment, all sourced from trusted industry leaders.

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TimelyCare Recognized by The Princeton Review as the Top Mental Health Provider on Campus
Temple Athletics Mandates Mental Health Awareness Training for All Coaches, Staff



Consulting

Consulting

E&I partners with top consulting and analytics companies that can help your athletics department grow. These trusted providers offer expertise in revenue generation, strategic planning, legal and compliance navigation, and advanced data analytics. Whether you’re looking to unlock new revenue streams, leverage predictive insights, or mitigate risk, the right consulting partner can help your intercollegiate athletics department reach its full potential.

• UF Athletics Finds $9M in Incremental Revenue
• UNC Asheville Uses Data to Drive Athletic Success

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Electronics

E&I's technology contracts can help your athletics department save money, while enhancing venues and athlete living spaces with cutting-edge solutions. From computers, cameras, and photography equipment to audiovisual systems, LED scoreboards, control rooms, studios, and digital signage, E&I has you covered. Connect with your E&I representative to explore the full range of solutions. 
• The Citrus Bowl Renovates its AV System
• Top Electronics at College Stadiums
• UC San Diego Upgrades its Broadcast and Production Studio - See Pictures

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Food

 E&I contracts support every food and dining need across athletics. From team meals and campus dining to concessions and catering, we offer contracts with top suppliers for food services, restaurant equipment, and kitchen supplies. Our contract partners also provide equipment installation services and furnishings for indoor and outdoor dining areas. For residential areas we offer campus dining solutions, and for arenas we offer concessions and beverage providers.

Keeping your athletic facilities in top shape?

Facilities, Interiors, MRO

Facilities managers ensure athletic spaces are safe, sustainable, well-maintained, and all within budget. Our contracts offer:
• Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and IAQ
• Equipment rental, lease and purchasing
• Paint, architectural coatings, and stains
• Roof repair, replacement, and maintenance
• Landscape and custodial
• Modular and portable buildings and storage
• Restoration and disaster recovery services
• Janitorial and sanitation

UCLA Builds a New Fitness Center in just Weeks, with a Modular Building
Texas A&M Upgrades Kyle Field for Summer Concerts and Global Soccer

Quoting for a new facility?

Construction, Renovation

E&I has procurement contracts with leading construction companies, including CMAR, JOC, and owner-agent management services. Our suppliers provide building envelope supplies and services. Our contract partners perform complete renovation services like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and IAQ. These national construction and preconstruction companies have partnered with hundreds of collegiate athletics departments on new facilities and major renovation and upgrades.

Northern Arizona Builds Student Performance Center in the Mountains
University of Arizona Upgrades its Aquatic Center
Florida Gulf Coast Builds the Top Student Health Center in FL
Auburn University Upgrades Jordan-Hare Stadium


Preparing for renovations or updates?

Flooring and Turf

E&I has procurement contracts with athletic field suppliers, flooring experts and manufacturers. These companies provide solutions for turf, indoor and outdoor flooring, auditoriums, dining areas, gymnasiums, lounges, offices, residential, restrooms and more. Our contracts include quick ship options, financial incentives, rebates, and extensive warranties.

New Mexico State Memorial Stadium Installs a "Cooler" Turf for Hot Games
Trinity University Installs New Baseball Fields, Track Fields, and Dugouts

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