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Group Purchasing Program
“Focus on Cost Savings Through Collaboration”
The Colorado League of Charter Schools' Group Purchasing Program provides member schools access to quality products and services at significant cost savings. Member schools benefit from the League’s exhaustive due diligence process and aggressive negotiations with vendors across many product and service categories.
The League's Group Purchasing partners commit to providing member charter schools with:
• Exclusive cost savings on products and services
• Exclusive value-added services
• Preferential customer service
• Best practices consultations
Member schools receive convenient 24/7 access to Group Purchasing Program information via the League’s website (see below). During business hours, schools can contact the League for personal guidance and detailed vendor information. Annual contact with member schools ensures satisfaction with current offerings and member input for future offerings.
For more information on the League’s Group Purchasing Program, Please contact: Marco Rafanelli at 303-989-5356, ext. 108
SERVICE/PRODUCT CATEGORIES:
Audio/Visual Equipment | Commercial Insurance | Copier Products and Services
Employee Benefits Plans | Office/Classroom Supplies and Furniture | Payroll Services
School Supplies and Furnishings | Technology Products and Services
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:
Group Purchasing Committee | Code of Conduct | Contracting Process
Audio/Visual Equipment
Service Category:
AV EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES
Since 1990, CCS Presentation Systems (CCS) has expanded from a single sales representative into one of the world’s largest dealers of presentation technology equipment and services. With offices across the nation, CCS has emerged as the preferred supplier to the corporate, education, government and non-profit markets.
CCS offers League members:
- Exclusive pricing on AV equipment such as: SMART boards, LCD projectors, document cameras, classroom voting systems and more.
- Average savings of 30%.
- Free product orientation and training by a certified SMART trainer/M.ED.
- Discounts on installation and service.
Contact:
James Okada
CCS Presentation Systems
(303) 694-3323 x522
jokada@ccsprojects.com
www.ccsprojects.com
Commercial Insurance
Service Category:
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
HUB International is dedicated to the charter school market and currently works with over 30 Colorado charter schools. HUB's Charter School practice is designed to offer a comprehensive insurance program to any Colorado charter regardless of stage of development or size. Under this new group purchasing agreement, HUB offers the following program to members of the Colorado League of Charter Schools: Property, Automobile Liability, General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Directors & Officers, Employment Practice Liability, Crime (money & securities, forgery & alteration, employee dishonesty), Cyber Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, School Board Legal Liability/Errors and Omission, Educators Legal Liability, Abuse and Molestation, and Student Accident
HUB International offers League members:
- A full-service brokerage and risk-management program designed exclusively for Colorado charter schools.
- Custom website for Colorado charter schools clients to address loss control services, claims support, and human resources tools and forms.
- The position to qualify for a Risk Purchasing Group to maximize premium savings.
- Advising on the possibilities and benefits of a commercial insurance pooling option.
Contact:
Derek R. Karr
HUB International Insurance Services
Office: (303) 382-5162 Cell: (720) 331-9131
derek.karr@hubinternational.com
www.HubInternational.com
Copier Products & Services
Service Categories:
COPIER PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Complete Business Systems (CBS) is Colorado’s leading full-service digital imaging systems provider, offering a complete suite of copier products, document management services, and supplies.
CBS handles all document management needs from one central location. Based in Arvada, calls are answered by a live operator who is in the office – not in a call center. CBS has dedicated their Vice President, Ben Blackwood, to be the sole account manager for Colorado charter schools, which allows for consistency and the ability for decisions to be made on the spot.
Complete Business Systems of Colorado (CBS) offers League members:
- Pricing BELOW government and state contract rates on copier products and services.
- Dedicated and personal service from senior level management.
- Single point of contact and a knowledgeable, consistent support team.
- Local service/supply distribution with technicians who understand the charter school market.
- Custom, flexible solutions designed “on-site” to fit each customer’s unique needs.
Contact:
Ben Blackwood
Complete Business Systems of Colorado (CBS)
5195 Marshall Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 467-9080
Bblackwood@cbsofcolorado.com
www.completebusinesssystems.com
Employee Benefit Plans
Service Category:
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
HUB International is a leading North American insurance brokerage that provides a broad array of property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, reinsurance, investment and risk management products and services throughout offices located in the United States and Canada. HUB understands the charter school market, and has the track record to prove it. By leveraging its extensive customer service platform, legislative compliance modules and employee communication resources, HUB has established itself as a premier partner for charter schools in Colorado.
HUB International offers League members:
- Customized solutions for employee benefit plans and insurance.
- Assistance in reviewing, creating or updating employee handbooks.
- Assistance in developing job descriptions for hiring practices and disciplinary action.
- Assistance in implementing ADA policies and procedures.
- Assistance in complying with National Healthcare Reform changes.
- Assistance in complying with I-9 practices.
Numerous changes to group health insurance enacted by the recently passed National Healthcare Reform legislation are expected to result in higher than average increases to group health insurance premiums. Smaller, fully insured health plans will feel the full impact of these changes while larger health plans will be impacted to a lesser extent. To mitigate this risk, HUB International is working in conjunction with the League to create and implement a Health Insurance Trust that will allow participants to escape health insurance premium increases anticipated specifically in the small group market.
Contact:
Gary Clark
HUB International Insurance Services
(303) 808-2942
Gary.clark@hubinternational.com
www.HubInternational.com
Office/Classroom Supplies & Furniture
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Service Categories:
OFFICE SUPPLIES
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
OFFICE AND CLASSROOM FURNITURE
Staples Advantage is the contract division of Staples Inc., the world’s largest office products retailer. Staples is committed to making it easy to buy office products, including supplies, technology, furniture and business services. Staples is focused on providing League
members the highest level of quality products, service and dedication.
Staples Advantage offers League members:
- Free next-day shipping on office and classroom supplies.
- Flexible “core lists” with an average 81% savings and continual 30-day reviews.
- Entire office and classroom supply catalogs discounted at 20%-85% with average savings of 55%.
- Customized Colorado League of Charter Schools web portal (www.staplesadvantage.com/clcs).
- New Schools/New Building Program for developing and expanding charter schools.
Contact:
Kristen Oskvarek
Staples Advantage
(719) 594-5992
kristen.oskvarek@staples.com
www.staplesadvantage.com/clcs
Payroll Services
Service Category:
PAYROLL SERVICES
Qqest Payroll is a comprehensive payroll service provider committed to serving the Colorado charter school market and providing each client with Radical Customer Service. There are no contracts to sign and Qqest guarantees 100% payroll accuracy.
Founded in 1992 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Qqest now has clients in all 50 states. Qqest can help charter schools process their payroll, manage their taxes and help comply with regulations, as well as help administer benefits and enhance your human resources capabilities.
Qqest Payroll Services offers League members:
- Dedicated Implementation Manager and Account Specialist
- Flexible software platform with personal assistance and training
- Ability to streamline PERA reporting for clients
- Employee self-service portal INCLUDED with League package
- Incredible pricing for newly-opening schools and those with less than 6 employees
- Radical Customer Service!
Contact:
Jason Brunett
Qqest Payroll Services
6161 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 360
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
303-656-5866
jbrunett@qqest.com
www.qqestpayroll.com/clcs
School Supplies and Furnishings
Service Category:
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND FURNISHINGS
S&S Worldwide is dedicated to the charter school market and has provided classroom supplies, furniture, sports & P.E. equipment, as well as arts and crafts supplies to educators and learning institutions for over 100 years nationwide.
S&S Worldwide offers League members:
- 25% Discount off S&S Worldwide List Prices*
- No Minimum Order plus Free Shipping**
- A dedicated team of professionals handling your school's account
- Professionals dedicated to serving the unique, specific needs of charter schools
- Dedicated order entry and customer service contracts
- Innovative technology solutions
- Real time sourcing and procurement
- Prioprietary product development
- Kitting and assembly expertise
- Quality assurance
- Product testing
Contact:
Contact S&S Worldwide directly to set up your school's account and find out more about how your school can benefit from this partnership with S&S Worldwide.
Chris Mada, Sales Manager
S&S Worldwide
800-243-9232, ext. 2212
cmada@ssww.com
http://clcs.ssww.com (Enter username: clcs and password: clcs)
*May not be combined with other offers, bids, or contract pricing.
**Items shipping directly from the manufacturer are not eligible for free shipping.
Technology Products & Services
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Service Category:
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES
CounterTrade Products, Inc.: Imagine a company that completely operates under your terms! A company that learns and understands how you function, your methodologies and rationales, your requirements and standards, your interactive technology and teaching methods. A company that not only fully supports Colorado Charter school IT initiatives, but also boosts the unique business and curriculum objectives and initiatives of each of your schools.
If you are buying IT equipment and services or seeking technology solutions that will enhance your school's ability to teach, provide services and drive down operating costs, CounterTrade’s will provide cutting-edge, education-oriented IT solutions specific to your school’s needs. Our 25 years of experience in the Colorado Educational marketplace is proof of our diligent commitment to service. We answer the phone. We answer emails. We answer requests. Don’t wait on a vendor. We are at YOUR SERVICE.
Since 1985 Countertrade has helped schools succeed through supporting and fulfilling unique, educational IT needs: from desktop and servers, to more complex network integration requirements, including the latest in virtual network technologies and I.T. security products and services. CounterTrade is committed to partnering with education leaders to meet student achievement goals.
CounterTrade will help give your students an engaging, interactive classroom where they can develop 21st century skills, and in turn give you confidence that you are not only meeting their needs, but also meeting the needs your own unique Charter School learning environment.
CounterTrade offers League members:
- Extremely competitive pricing on IT products and services
- Dedicated Service Team available through on-site, phone or web support
- Custom Electronic Ordering System specifically for League members
- Over 700,000 IT products with side-by-side product comparisons
- Quarterly Roadmaps to assist with technology refresh decisions
- GREEN Initiatives: Recycle, Bank and Buy It program and Faronics PowerSave products
Contact:
Tanya Tyler
CounterTrade
(303) 424-9710
ttyler@countertrade.com
http://clcs.countertrade.com
Group Purchasing Committee
The League has established a member committee to provide programmatic guidance and decision support. The committee is comprised of League member representatives.