The Connection contract provides MHEC members access to more than 300,000 IT products from major original equipment manufacturers, including computing devices, peripherals, software, cloud-based services, and lifecycle support solutions. Institutions benefit from significant discounts, a variety of procurement mechanisms (such as online marketplace and departmental billing), and detailed shipment documentation.
This agreement reflects MHEC’s commitment to help member states access scalable, secure, and cost-effective IT solutions through collaborative procurement. This cooperative agreement was awarded through a competitive, transparent RFP process (link to MHEC-RFP-10282021)
Contract Terms & Eligibility
Effective December 31, 2022 – June 30, 2029
Eligible to higher education institutions (public and private not-for-profit), K-12 districts and schools, cities, counties, local subdivisions, and state government in MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, and WICHE member states.
MHEC Contact: Nathan Sorensen, Senior Director of Government Contracts
(612) 677-2767
Solicitation Due Diligence
MHEC published a public solicitation for End User Computing & Peripherals, Device Lifecycle Management, and Associated Services MHEC-RFP-10282021 on October 28, 2021. Nine proposals were received by the December 14, 2021, due date. The selection committee scored each of the proposals based on best value according to the evaluation criteria stated in the request for proposal and proposals were short-listed to six finalists. In addition to the written submission, all finalists were required to present their proposed solution with the selection committee in a virtual respondent’s conference, which took place on January 26, 27, and 28, 2021.
Upon meeting all of the requirements of the request for proposal the selection committee recommended an award to Connection.
To assist with your due diligence, the solicitation documents are provided below. If additional documentation is needed, please contact Nathan Sorensen, director of government contracts.
The Connection contract provides MHEC members access to more than 300,000 IT products from major original equipment manufacturers, including computing devices, peripherals, software, cloud-based services, and lifecycle support solutions. Institutions benefit from significant discounts, a variety of procurement mechanisms (such as online marketplace and departmental billing), and detailed shipment documentation.