Cooperative Purchasing Guide

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING Vendor Guide • March 2013 New Contracts: American Express Purchasing Card - page 7 Copiers, Printers and Print Management - page 8 Links Curriculum/Star Au sm - page 5 UBU Sports - page 2

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Combining volume needs, organiza ons obtain the lowest price and maintain quality of products and services through compe ve bidding. Coopera ve Purchasing is a long-standing program designed to save members me and money. Southeast Service Coopera ve staff consults with members, surveys their needs, seeks and receives bids for high quality products and services, selects and approves the vendor, communicates pricing and discounts to members, and maintains a website with informa on on vendor products and services for convenient shopping. By partnering with the Minnesota Services Coopera ves, we are able to offer a wide range of contract categories for our members.

Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC) The Minnesota Service Cooperatives is a joint powers organization comprised of statewide educational service agencies. Southeast Service Cooperative works with seven other cooperatives to coordinate statewide purchasing contracts. By pooling purchasing volume and resources, we establish best value contracts for members. Information on MSC contracts is on the purchasingconnection.org website.

Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) The AEPA is a nationwide group of educational organizations in 25 states working collaboratively to save school districts time and money. The Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC) participates in the AEPA bid process and implements national contracts on a statewide level. SSC members, regardless of organizational size, benefit from lower pricing based on national purchasing volume.

SSC Cooperative Purchasing Team

Dale Walston Director of Operations Email: dwalston@ssc.coop (800) 657-6996 ext 102

Katie Schmitt Cooperative Purchasing Technician Email: kschmitt@ssc.coop (800) 657-6996 ext 122 507-251-6211 cell

VENDOR GUIDE INDEX Pages 2-4 Pages 5-6 Page 7 Page 8 Pages 9 Page 10-11 Page 12

Buildings & Grounds Classroom Supplies Financial Services Office Supplies and Equipment Shipping Technology News & Upcoming Awards

210 Wood Lake Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 www.ssc.coop

BUILDING & GROUNDS

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

athle cs Daktronics - + Scoreboard Signs and Marquees Discount: at least 10% o most catalog items Contact: Don Hansen 605-695-2096 or don.hansen@daktronics.com Field Turf - + Ar ficial Turf Discounts: varies by project Contact: Eric Fisher 888-209-0065 or eric.fisher@fieldturf.com Fisher Tracks - + Rubberized Track Surfaces & Restora on Discount: varies by project Contact: Jordan Fisher 800-432-3191 ext. 12 or info@fishertracks.com ProGrass - + Ar ficial Turf Discounts: varies by project Contact: Mat Steinberg 952-693-8684 or msteinberg@prograssturf.com Sports Surfaces Distribu ng/Robert Cohen - + Hardwood & Synthe c Flooring, Track Restora on Discount: varies by project Contact: Linda Jones 877-395-1978 or ljones@sport-surfaces.com NEW CONTRACT UBU Sports - + Indoor and Outdoor Synthe c Turf Surfaces Discount: varies by project Contact: Ralph Buerger 800-828-8700 ext. 7223 or ralphb@ubusports.com

custodial supplies Mar n Brothers - ## Discount: see market basket for member pricing; $350 minimum order requirement for free shipping Contact: Steve Rathbun 800.847.2404 or srathbun@mar nsnet.com

filters TRIDIM Filter Corpora on - ** Discount: 25% - 45% Contact: Bob Harken 612-978-4756 or b.harken@tridim.com

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BUILDING & GROUNDS

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

furniture OfficeMax - * Office Furniture and Equipment Discount: varies by product Contact: Laura Hartsell 612-296-9887 or laurahartsell@officemax.com School Specialty - + School Furniture and Equipment Discount: depends upon type and quan ty Contact: John Burman 507-420-5984or jburman@schoolspecialty.com

industrial supplies and tools Acme Electric - ** Tools, Equipment, and Sharpening Services Discount: up to 10% Contact: Steve Laturnus 800-732-4287 or slaturnus@acmetoolcrib.com

Grainger - + Industrial supplies, MRO equipment, Tools and Materials Discount: member pricing on the 1000 item core list and GE lamps, bulbs and ballasts; addi onal discounts available for non-core items Contact: Andrew Kuebler Fax: 610-523-5592 or andrew.kuebler@grainger.com

playground equipment Midwest Playscapes - * Playground Equipment & Park Ameni es Discount: 5% - 17% Contact: Ma Finnegan 800-747-1452 or playscapes@earthlink.net

recycling services The Retrofit Companies - * Recycling Services Discount: varies by item Contact: Michelle Gwin Phone: 800-795-1230 or mgwin@retrofitcompanies.com

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BUILDING & GROUNDS

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

roofing Tremco - + Roofing Products and Management Discount: varies by project Contact: Craig Hulbert 612-554-8662 or chulbert@tremcoinc.com

vehicles Mid-State Auto Auc on -** Discount: 5% o seller’s fee Contact: Dee Sullivan 800-458-5506 or dee.msaanym@arvig.net Nelson Auto Center - * Discount: up to $7,500 below dealer invoice; contract covers passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks, chassis cabs, bodies and equipment, police vehicles, snow plows, and more from all of the major manufacturers including Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC; addi onally, Ford and Chrysler provide deeper discounts to our members that are exclusive to the MSC contract Contact: Gerry Worner 800-477-3013 ext. 8866 or gerryworner@nelsondodgegmc.com

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CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

Acme Electric - ** Industrial Technology Supplies Discount: up to 10% Contact: Steve Laturnus 800-732-4287 or slaturnus@acmetoolcrib.com Archipelago Learning - ** Study Island Educa on City Reading Eggs Discount: 15% discount on new subscrip ons and a 10% discount on renewals and add-ons Contact: Andrew Zierman 800-419-3191 ext. 7671 or andrew.zierman@archlearning.com Bio Corpora on - * Biology Specimen and Science Supplies Discount: reference code 09-55 for 5% off, free shipping on orders of $250 or more Contact: Rebecca Hedstrom 800-222-9094 or biocrop@rea-alp.com Lightspeed - * Classroom Audio Solu ons Discount: 22% or more; $125 trade-in credit on used equipment - working or not; quan ty discounts are available Contact: Ken Engstrom 888-573-7887 or ken.engstrom@lightspeed-tek.com NEW CONTRACT Links Curriculum/Star Au sm - ** Links Curriculum is comprehensive web-based curriculum to teach upper elementary, secondary and postsecondary students to be more independent across school, community and voca onal rou nes. STAR® Au sm Support provides curriculum materials, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with au sm.

Discount: 38% off of standard Links pricing; $68 per annual license Contact: Jesse Arick 503-297-2864 or jesse.arick@linkscurriculum.com Mackin - + eBooks Discounts and benefits: one source ordering of 30,000+ ebooks from 28 leading publishers and 30+ databases from leading educa onal publishers; free Mackin VIA account; addi onal 3% discount from prices on Mackin.com, complete ebook MARC records for your circula on system; training and implementa on assistance Contact: Brian Cretzmeyer 952-500-0811 or brian.cretzmeyer@mackin.com

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CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

Midwest Technology Products - + Automo ve and Industrial Technology Supplies Discount: 10%; free shipping Contact: Sarah Cruz 800-831-5904 ext. 3120 or scruz@midwes echnology.com Nasco - ** Classroom Supplies Discounts: Agricultural Science 10% (Reference #40801) Early Learning 15% (Reference #40802) Family and Consumer Science: 10% (Reference #40801) Health 10% (Reference #40801) Math 15% (Reference #40802) Physical Educa on 10% (Reference #87973) Reading Resources 10% (Reference #40801) Science 20% discount off most items, 5% discount off items beginning with “Z” (Reference #13423) Some exclusions apply Contact: Dave Johnson 800-558-9595 or quotes@enasco.com School Specialty - + Consumable School Supplies Discount: 36% off list price on most catalogs; free shipping on orders of $49 list price or more; reference “AEPA Contract # 081_Net_Con_11US_AEPA” to ensure you receive appropriate discounts Contact: John Burman 507-420-5984or jburman@schoolspecialty.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

financing Kine c Leasing- * Financing and Leasing Services Discount: reduced lease processing fees; complimentary bank comparisons and complimentary lease comparisons Contact: Dan Saville 800-558-7337 or dsaville@kine clease.com

online payment processing PaySchools -** Online Payment Processing System PaySchools online payment processing system provides schools with an easy and efficient method to collect fees and receive electronic payments for school lunches, field trips, registra on, prom ckets, T-shirts and any other school-related fees.

PaySchools makes it possible for all schools to offer parents the convenience of online purchasing without incurring large administra on or setup costs. Online credit card and check collec on allows your school to collect fees and creates important repor ng and audit controls for your team.

Contact: Tiffany Rodning, MSBA Deputy Execu ve Director 800-324-4459 or trodning@mnmsba.org

NEW CONTRACT purchasing card American Express - + Purchasing card Earn a 1% cash rebate on K-12 purchases with Southeast Service Coopera ve’s American Express Purchasing Card Program. As part of an exclusive na onal American Express contract, member districts can streamline spending while earning a lucra ve, hard-dollar incen ve from the first dollar charged.

Contact: Dale Walston or Ka e Schmi dwalston@ssc.coop, 507-281-6675 or kschmi @ssc.coop, 507-281-6676

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OFFICE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

NEW CONTRACT copiers, printers and print management Konica-Minolta Dealers - + A+ Imaging Ma Vanderplas 507-292-8888 or mvanderplas@aplusimaging.com Marco Mike Bockelman 800-892-8548 ext. 7503 or mike.bockelman@marconet.com Metro Sales, Inc. Aaron Moeckly 507-285-0039 or amoeckly@metrosales.com Kyocera-Mita Dealers - + Coordinated Business Systems David Fischer 800-852-9084 or davidf@coordinated.com Tri-State Business Machines Mike Rand 608-780-9923 or mike@tbsm.com

furniture OfficeMax - * Office Furniture and Equipment Discount: varies by product Contact: Laura Hartsell 612-296-9887 or laurahartsell@officemax.com

supplies Copy Paper - * Annual Statewide Copy Paper Bid Discount: varies; order forms available in April Contact: Ka e Schmi 507-281-6676 or kschmi @ssc.coop OfficeMax - * Office Supplies Discount: up to 85% off list price; average of 57% off; free shipping and next day delivery on most items Contact: Laura Hartsell 612-296-9887 or laurahartsell@officemax.com

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SHIPPING

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

K2 Logis cs - * Inbound and Outbound Shipping Services Current Contracted Discounts: Fed Ex* Small Pack/Express Shipping Standard and Overnight - 51% off 2 Day and Express Saver - 36% off Ground 1-10 lbs. is 8% and 11-150 lbs. is 15% off Freight on Pallets and full Truckloads: Midwest to Midwest - 75% off Midwest to outside Midwest - 70% off Outside Midwest to Midwest - 70% off *Fed Ex currently provides the lowest price Carrier is subject to market changes Contact: Samantha Maaske 888-886-0780 or smaaske@k2logis cs.com

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TECHNOLOGY

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

equipment and supplies CDI - * Remanufactured Computers Discount: up to 15% off Contact: Josh Chavarie 888-226-5727, ext. 3716 or jchavarie@cdicomputers.com CDW-G - + Technology Equipment Discount: 2% - 13% off; free shipping Contact: Oleg Krylov 866-770-0358 or olegkry@cdwg.com Lightspeed - * Classroom Audio Solu ons Discount: 22% or more; $125 trade-in credit on used equipment - working or not; quan ty discounts are available Contact: Ken Engstrom 888-573-7887 or ken.engstrom@lightspeed-tek.com MNJ Technologies Direct - + Technology Equipment Discount: 7% off list price Contact: Chris Mitchell 800-870-4340 ext. 8361 or cmitchell@mnjtech.com NDR Cables and Networks - ** Cabling and Networking Supplies Discount: up to 60% Contact: Tony Daniels 888-637-2225 ext 254 or tdaniels@ndrcables.com OfficeMax - * Technology Equipment Discount: varies by product, free shipping Contact: Lindsay Abney 800-425-0977 ext. 1105322 or lindsayabney@officemax.com Reason - * Discount: 45% off list price on desktops, laptops and servers; free shipping; no minimum orders Contact: Tom Morton 800-601-5391 or tmorton@reasonco.com Tierney Brothers - * Audio Visual Products, Electronic Equipment and Supplies Discount: 5% - 39% Contact: Andrew Polehna 800-993-7337 ext. 319 or coop@ erneybrothers.com

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TECHNOLOGY

* Contract is result of MSC bid ** Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by MSC + Contract is result of AEPA or E&I bid # Contract is result of SSC bid ## Contract is a preferred vendor agreement negotiated by SSC

interac ve whiteboards Tierney Brothers - * SMART Interac ve Whiteboards Discount: 20% Contact: Andrew Polehna 800-993-7337 ext. 319 or coop@ erneybrothers.com

mobile learning Mackin - + eBooks Discounts and benefits: one source ordering of 30,000+ ebooks from 28 leading publishers and 30+ databases from leading educa onal publishers; free Mackin VIA account; addi onal 3% discount from prices on Mackin.com, complete ebook MARC records for your circula on system; training and implementa on assistance Contact: Brian Cretzmeyer 952-500-0811 or brian.cretzmeyer@mackin.com

web-based AESOP - ** Automated Subs tute Placement and Absence Management Service Discount: 10% Contact: Spencer Sunde Phone: 610-727-0313 or ssunde@frontlineplacement.com AppliTrack- ** Web-Based Applicant Tracking Discount: packages start at $612 Contact: Chris Hoehn 866-667-1277 ext. 104 or chris@generalasp.com Archipelago Learning - ** Study Island, Educa on City, Reading Eggs Discount: 15% discount on new subscrip ons and a 10% discount on renewals and add-ons Contact: Andrew Zierman 800-419-3191 ext. 7671 or andrew.zierman@archlearning.com Knowledge Delivery Systems - ## Online Professional Development Price: $55 for 10 clock hours - CEUs 800-728-0032 or SSC@kdsi.org SchoolReach - + School Messaging Discount: rate of $2.25 per student per year for the basic services; $2.50/student/year for enhanced services; Minimum order of $795.00 Contact: Chris Sullivan 314-748-5023 or csullivan@schoolreach.com

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News & Upcoming Awards Member Website Access Certain por ons of PurchasingConnec on.org are only available with a registered and verified login. Registra on is required if you would like to view member pricing or have access to requisi on forms. Addi onally, some of the vendors are only accessible in certain regions of the State of Minnesota, once you have registered and we have verified your login informa on, these vendors will be visible under the “Vendor List.”

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Smart Buys Blog Get the latest coopera ve purchasing news, procurement trends and essen al resources from the Smart Buys Blog.

Sustainable Facili es: Resources for Going Green April 26, 9 am - Noon at SSC Free event sponsored by Coopera ve Purchasing This event features: a presenta on on sustainable building prac ces by Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center; educa onal break-out sessions on green cleaning, indoor air quality and sustainable buildings; vendor informa onal booths on green services and products available through coopera ve purchasing; and door prizes.

Upcoming Awards We are working on the following statewide MSC contracts: • so ware (Microso , Adobe) • digital media management • copy paper • clay and glaze • video surveillance Two regional SSC Requests for Proposals are in the works: • food and kitchen supplies • mulch and playground surfacing

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