Why would I use a purchasing contract?
Purchasing furniture through established contracts ensures both efficiency and savings. Institutions eligible for the Connecticut State Contract, members of the Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) or Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) can access the most competitive pricing without undergoing a time‑consuming bid process.
By purchasing on contract, you also eliminate many hidden costs often overlooked in traditional bidding—such as preparing bid packages, addressing vendor questions, reviewing submissions, and evaluating “equal” product alternatives. This streamlined process saves valuable time and resources while helping you avoid the risk of ending up with an undesired product or vendor.
Additionally, purchasing contracts offer pre‑negotiated discounts that scale with the size of your order—the larger the purchase, the greater the discount. Ultimately, this approach not only simplifies procurement but ensures you receive the exact products you want at the best possible price.
Our Current Contracts
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CLC
CLC membership entitles Connecticut libraries and schools to purchase from CLC’s discount contracts. On average, CLC members save a collective $7 million each year through CLC discounts. Join and learn how to save.
MHEC
MHEC offers publicly bid and compliant contracts that save you time, money, and resources while streamlining your procurement process. Let us act as an extension to your purchasing department.