Joint Purchasing Program
LVAIC Purchasing Partners:
Reading Area Community College
***For information regarding how LVAIC vendors and preferred suppliers are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, CLICK HERE.***
LVAIC seeks to identify strategic sourcing and procurement opportunities that meet the common needs of our members. LVAIC does not purchase any goods directly on behalf of the members, but rather, works in conjunction with members and suppliers to establish mutually beneficial agreements. Working together, members in the consortium can purchase goods and services collectively as a group to maximize our financial resources and operational efficiencies through effective procurement practices while leveraging our collective volume and expertise.
LVAIC institutions work together to identify or source high value opportunities for joint purchasing through membership in Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) or through LVAIC Preferred Suppliers or Contracted Vendors. By utilizing LVAIC Preferred Suppliers or Contracted Vendors, members are assured of doing business with suppliers that offer competitive pricing, consistent and proven service, and excellent performance.
Vendors with which we have an existing relationship can be found below.
Impact Cost Savings on Campus
In this time of economic uncertainty, finding ways to save money is essential. These savings can be directed back into programs, necessary supplies, and most importantly, payroll. Here are ways you can directly impact cost savings at your institution. LVAIC is here to help you with any of these options. Contact: Katy Thomas at thomask@lvaic.org
Become an LVAIC Vendor
Those interested in becoming an LVAIC vendor must complete this form. Once completed, a member of the LVAIC purchasing group may contact your organization with interest.
Become an LVAIC Purchasing Partner
Those interested in becoming an LVAIC Purchasing Partner should complete this contract and send the executed version to sourcing@lvaic.org.
LVAIC Contracted Vendors & Preferred Suppliers
Travel and Transportation
To contact Travel Leaders directly, please contact Brooke Hoxworth at 508-649-8079 or BHoxworth@tlcorporate.com or click here for the Guide.
Contract expiration: 2/28/21
A member number is required to access this contract. Contact your institution’s purchasing director for member numbers.
To contact Enterprise directly, please contact Andrew Hatten at 717-315-1620 or Andrew.j.hatten@ehi.com.
Contract expiration: Open
To contact A-1 directly, please contact Basil Giletto at 609-919-2035 or bgiletto@a1limo.com.
Contract expiration: 6/30/20
Campus Supplies
The Canteen contract provides beverage and/or snack services to member and associate member institutions.
To contact Canteen directly, contact Eric Murray at 800-254-1975 or eric.murray@compass-usa.com.
Contract expiration: 6/30/23
A personal website login is required. Contact your purchasing director for instructions.
To contact WB Mason directly, contact Chris Pattyson at 508-649-8079 or Chris.Pattyson@wbmason.com.
Contract expiration: 12/31/20
The WB Mason contract provides office supplies as well as discounted pricing for other items and services including furniture, print and promotional materials, and janitorial supplies. Pricing is available to member and associate member institutions as well as their employees.
A personal website login is required. Contact your purchasing director for instructions.
To contact WB Mason directly, contact Chris Pattyson at 508-649-8079 or Chris.Pattyson@wbmason.com.
Contract expiration: 12/31/20
To contact Fisher directly, contact Rick Graham at 484-250-9486 or rick.graham@thermofisher.com.
Contract expiration: 4/30/21
To contact Airgas directly, contact Brian Tyndall at 484-705-6684 or brian.tyndall@airgas.com.
Contract expiration: 5/31/23
The WB Mason contract provides office supplies as well as discounted pricing for other items and services including furniture, print and promotional materials, and janitorial supplies. Pricing is available to member and associate member institutions as well as their employees.
A personal website login is required. Contact your purchasing director for instructions.
To contact WB Mason directly, contact Chris Pattyson at 508-649-8079 or Chris.Pattyson@wbmason.com.
Contract expiration: 12/31/20
The MJ Earl contract provides competitive pricing for kitchen and restroom janitorial supplies, trash bag liners, full service chemical programs, and chemical supplies. Pricing is available to member and associate member institutions.
To contact MJ Earl directly, contact Georgena Evans at 610-375-8455 or georgena@mjearl.com.
Contract expiration: 12/31/20
Technology and Equipment
To contact CDWG directly, contact Melissa Deets at 717-571-8706 or melidee@cdwg.com.
Contract expiration: 7/31/22
To contact IntegraOne directly, contact Shelby Flakker at 610-597-3803 or sflakker@integra1.net.
Contract expiration: Open
Software
To contact E2 Campus directly, contact Eric Polovich at 800-936-3525 x743 or epolovich@e2campus.com.
Contract expiration: Open
To contact Level3 directly, contact Ryan Cutting at 717-516-7558 or ryan.cutting@level3.com.
Services
To contact Curtis Bay directly, contact Debbie Tisdale at 484-987-2815 or dtisdale@curtisbayenergy.com.
Contract expiration: 6/30/21
To contact: AERC directly, contact Shema Edison at 610-433-4011 x7621 or sedison@aerc.com.
Contract expiration: 5/25/20
To contact Furniture Medic directly, contact Gina Sutton at 610-625-2330 or ginafmbyabra@ptd.net.
Contract expiration: 3/24/21
Insurance
To contact Risk Strategies directly, contact John Cerasani at 312-985-6729 or jcerasani@risk-strategies.com. Contract expiration: Open
Employee Purchasing Program
As employees of LVAIC’s member institutions, staff and faculty are often extended special pricing by vendors with which their employers do business. As a benefit of our consortium, these benefits are extended across the schools.
In addition to employee pricing provided through our LVAIC Preferred Suppliers and Contracted Vendors, employees of LVAIC member schools may also be eligible for employee pricing provided through other consortia or group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with which their institution has a membership. Employees can contact their purchasing office for additional information on other GPOs with which the institution is a member.
The following LVAIC Preferred Suppliers and Contracted Vendors extend their pricing to member institution employees:
To contact A-1 directly, please contact Basil Giletto at 609-919-2035 or bgiletto@a1limo.com. Contract expiration: 6/30/20 A member number is required to access this contract. Contact your institution’s purchasing director for member numbers. To contact Enterprise directly, please contact Andrew Hatten at 717-315-1620 or Andrew.j.hatten@ehi.com. Contract expiration: Open To contact Travel Leaders directly, please contact Brooke Hoxworth at 508-649-8079 or BHoxworth@tlcorporate.com or click here for the Guide. Contract expiration: 2/28/21 To contact Furniture Medic directly, contact Gina Sutton at 610-625-2330 or ginafmbyabra@ptd.net. Contract expiration: 3/24/21 A personal website login is required. Contact your purchasing director for instructions. To contact WB Mason directly, contact Chris Pattyson at 508-649-8079 or Chris.Pattyson@wbmason.com. Contract expiration: 12/31/20
The Furniture Medic contract provides competitive pricing for the repair/restoration of wood furniture and fixed millwork, such as doors, floors, trim, paneling, handrails, etc., plus upholstery. Pricing is available to member and associate member institutions, as well as their employees for business and personal use.
The WB Mason contract provides office supplies as well as discounted pricing for other items and services including furniture, print and promotional materials, and janitorial supplies. Pricing is available to member and associate member institutions as well as their employees.
