Contract Summary

This is a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement established by the Massachusetts Educational Consortium Purchasing Cooperative (MECPC), a public entity serving educational institutions across Massachusetts and other states. The agreement involves the state of Massachusetts and its educational agencies, along with MECPC member organizations and eligible public entities. The primary vendor party to this agreement is School Specialty, Inc., a supplier of educational products and materials.

The contract covers the supply of educational materials, instructional supplies, furniture, technology products, and related services to support K-12 educational institutions and other eligible public entities. Pricing is established through a tiered discount structure off School Specialty's published catalog prices, with specific percentage discounts applied based on product categories and order volumes. The agreement includes an initial term with multiple renewal options, allowing participating entities to extend coverage for additional periods. The contract is available to all MECPC members and other qualified public institutions within and outside Massachusetts, promoting cooperative purchasing to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies. School Specialty, Inc. agrees to provide products and services in accordance with the established pricing schedules and terms, with deliveries made to specified locations as required by ordering entities.