ARTCOBELL PARTNERS WITH EQUALIS GROUP FOR NATIONAL cooperative PURCHASING AGREEMENT

All of Artcobell's products and services are available through our cooperative purchasing contract with Equalis Group. This contract allows organizations like yours to purchase Arcobell's products and services without having to conduct your own bid/RFP process.

Equalis Group, a public sector cooperative purchasing organization, is pleased to announce it has issued a publicly procured contract award to Artcobell. As a result of its response to RFP# EQ-052920-01, conducted by Region 10 Education Service Center (Region 10 ESC), an Equalis Group Lead Agency, Artcobell is now a part of the Equalis Group family. Public Sector entities can leverage this contract vehicle as an exemption to the RFP process when purchasing Artcobell’s furniture and storage related products and services, saving time and money, while remaining in compliance with local and state procurement guidelines.

Contract Information

Contract #: EQ-052920-01B
Effective Date: 09.01.2020
Expiration Date: 08.31.2025
Renewable Through: 08.31.2027

Additional information regarding the procurement process and contract award can be found on the Artcobell landing page at the Equalis Group website, including the Artcobell products and services available through the Master Agreement, RFP and scoring documents, and the Master Agreement between Region 10 ESC and Artcobell.

Entities Eligible to Purchase from Artcobell through this Master Agreement

Public sector entities nationwide that join Equalis have immediate access to Artcobell's competitively solicited contract vehicle, as well as the entire Equalis portfolio of cooperative contracts. Each contract provides members with a legal and compliant exemption to the traditional bid/RFP process and the ability to configure the solution that best meets their individual needs while achieving the lowest total cost.

1. Save Time – Equalis’ publicly procured, competitively solicited contracts save public sector entities time by providing them with a legal exemption from conducting their own bid or RFP process.
2. Save Money – Equalis’ sourcing expertise combined with the collective buying power of Equalis members ensures that members save money when purchasing through Equalis Master Agreements.
3. Stay Legal – Compliance is key. Equalis Lead Agencies’ rigorous procurement processes comply with statutory requirements and adhere to 2-C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), ensuring Equalis members can purchase through an entire portfolio of Master Agreements using federal funds with confidence and peace of mind.

Not yet a Member?

Any public sector entity in the country can join Equalis and begin utilizing any Equalis competitively solicited Master Agreement by completing the membership registration form. New members receive a fully executed copy of their completed membership form via email immediately and will quickly receive their Equalis membership number and welcome kit. There are no membership dues, fees, or obligations and completing the form takes less than five minutes.

Each Equalis member is assigned a dedicated point of contact to provide ongoing support, with a name, direct dial, and email address. This individual works tirelessly to help members manage the complexities of designing and implementing the best solutions through publicly procured Equalis agreements.

Need a price quote?

Contact your Artcobell dealer (or find them here) for all pricing information.

About Equalis Group

Equalis Group is a national cooperative purchasing organization that provides contracts competitively solicited by public agencies (Lead Agencies) for a wide array of products and services. Equalis Master Agreements are established through competitive solicitations conducted in accordance with public procurement guidelines ensuring members stay in compliance.

Equalis works hand-in-hand with its members and Lead Agencies to develop and deliver industry-leading solutions from highly qualified and experienced suppliers, including Artcobell. Public sector entities, including federal and state agencies, local governments, and educational institutions across the country can utilize Equalis cooperative agreements to:

1. Quickly acquire the products and services they need;
2. Receive better pricing through the collective buying power of Equalis Members;
3. Leverage the expertise of awarded suppliers to develop the best solutions; and,
4. Save time through Equalis’ legal and compliant exemption to conducting their own resource-consuming solicitation process.

Equalis is a Member-Driven organization that believes in the power of partnership: when working together, we achieve more.