USNH Web Sites
USNH Purchasing & Contract Services
Last updated: 24-Aug-2009
Email Options: Web site comments/suggestions | General inquiries

Contract News

Contract news provides information about new or existing contracts. If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the information below, please send email to purchasing@usnh.edu.


USNH Contracts List Available on our Website!

Our USNH contracts list offers up-to-date contract information and is easily accessible on our website.

Search instructions: The list is sorted by Contract Description. The web browser (Edit/Find) can also be used to search by other criteria.

Need additional contract information?: Please contact the Agent listed on the Contracts List.


UNH Announces New Vendor Pricing Agreements for Vehicle Rental Services

Vendor pricing agreements were recently awarded to Enterprise Rent-A-Car (ERAC) and the Hertz Corporation. These agreements are available to the UNH community and go into effect on September 1, 2009, but you may begin booking your trip requirements immediately.

Effective August 31, 2009, the Enterprise Durham office will be closing. You can contact their Dover office or any other ERAC office to rent a vehicle. ERAC offers free pickup service to renters.

The Merchants Van and Truck Company contract is still in place for the rental of vans, trucks, activity buses and handicapped accessible vans.


UNH Announces New Vendor Pricing Agreements for Motor Coach Transportation Services

Vendor pricing agreements were recently awarded to three transportation firms: Premier Coach Company for motor coach charters; Falcon Bus Lines for School Bus charters; and Mermaid Transportation Company for shuttle and airport transportation services. These agreements are available to the UNH community and went into effect on July 1, 2009.


USNH Announces NEW Audio Visual Equipment Contract Now Available to USNH

Effective December 15, 2008, NEW term agreements are in place for Audio-Visual equipment (supply, service and installation). These are three (3) year agreements (with a one (1) year initial term and two (2) successive, one (1) year renewal options). They are available for use by all USNH campuses. Product availability and discounts vary between firms.

Equipment (Supply, Service and Installation) agreements were awarded to the following 3 firms:
1. Pro-AV LLC
2. New England SoundVision LLC
3. HB Communications

Equipment (Supply only) agreements were awarded to the following 2 firms:
1. Wassaman Audio Visual Inc.
2. CDW-G


NOTE: For the UNH campus, please consult with CIS Audio Visual Services for assistance in selecting the audio visual products and firms to best meet your needs. Please visit their web site at http://cis.unh.edu/audiovisual.


USNH Announces NEW Fedex Contract for Shipping Services Available to USNH

Effective December 1, 2008, USNH entered into a new agreement with FedEx for shipping services in conjunction with the E&I Cooperative. The new agreement offers very competitive pricing and services. Click on the link above to view the presentation.


UNH Announces NEW Airgas Contract for Cylinder Gases - Industrial and Laboratory Now Available to UNH

Effective September 22, 2008, UNH entered into a new agreement with Airgas for cylinder gases in conjunction with the E&I Cooperative. This agreement represents reduced, fixed pricing over existing pricing on many of the products currently purchased as well as reduced cylinder rental fees for an overall annual savings of 12% to the UNH.

In addition, to their position as the #1 supplier of Specialty, Industrial and Medical Gases, Airgas also provides the following goods and services:

  • Major supplier of Specialty Gas Equipment, including high purity regulators and gas apparatus
  • Airgas Specialists can provide on-site consulting and training in the following areas:
    • Specialty Gases, Equipment, and applications
    • Medical Gases, Equipment, and applications
    • Bulk Gas applications
    • Safety, including 'Safe Handling of Gases' seminars
    • Metal Fabrication, Equipment, and related applications

Airgas services also include an eBusiness feature called B2B which provides website access to product information, account management and ordering tools and tracking.

The initial term of this agreement is for three (3) years with two (2) additional two (2) year renewal options.


Back to Purchasing Home Page