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Who we are and What we do

MHEC is a not-for-profit group purchasing organization (GPO) established under Massachusetts State Law (Ch. 15A, € 24A) in 1977. Our mission is to save our 2000+ New England not-for-profit member organizations time and money and Maximize Purchasing Power by leveraging members’ collective spend in exchange for discounts with 700+ partner suppliers on products and services within a diverse portfolio of 50+ contracts.

MHEC members save an average of 35% through MHEC contracts and have access to competitive pricing on library books and supplies, technology hardware and software, furniture (protective barriers), cleaning services and supplies, office supplies, signage, multi-media, flooring, medical (PPE), security, promotional products and more.

Organizations Eligible for Membership

Membership is FREE for not-for-profit colleges/universities, public, private and charter schools, technical and vocational schools, municipalities, including elementary and secondary schools, libraries, museums, housing authorities, and educational organizations throughout New England (Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island).

Membership Application

Is My Organization a Member?

View our member organization list https://private.mhec.net/ListMembersAlpha.aspx

Online Access to Contracts and Marketplace

If your organization is a member of MHEC and you need a password to access our online contract search, shop our marketplace, or access training and resources, please register at https://private.mhec.net/inc_RegistrationManager.aspx

MHEC Library Contracts

To help best serve our library members, we have created quick and easy access to the resources you need within our five library specific contracts. Login with your user name and password to access supplier resources and discounts by clicking on the buttons below.

Using our contracts is as easy as 1-2-3:

Find the product/service you are looking for by brand or category.
Contact the supplier who carries the product/service.
Tell the supplier you are a MHEC member and receive your discounted pricing on the product/service.

Seasonal Purchasing Solutions

C07 - Furnishing and Accessories
C07 - Furniture and Accessories
D25 - Laboratory and Science Equipment
E05 - Fire/Security/Emergency Communication: Equipment, Service & Supplies
F04 - Software
F05 - Technology
F07 - Copiers, Digital Duplicators & Fax: Equipment, Supplies & Maintenance
F14 - Network Infrastructure Services
F15 - Office and School Supplies, Toner, Water, Lamination Services
F19 - MHEC Master Leasing & Financing
F20 - Records and Microfilm/Film Management, Scanning, Storage, Destruction, Shredding, Archiving
G10 - Domestic/International Mail & Parcel Delivery Service
G10 - Domestic/International Mail & Parcel Delivery Service -- TEST
G11 - Flooring
G14 - Plumbing and Heating Fixtures and Services
G17 - Custodial Cleaning Equipment and Supplies
G24 - Signage-Design, Fabrication, Install, Repair & Maintenance
G28 - Elevator Equipment, Maintenance, Repair, Inspection & Testing
J04 - Network Infrastructure Services

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The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) - www.masslibsystem.org in collaboration with the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) has developed a Library Cooperative Purchasing Program.

This program has resulted in providing its combined membership cost savings for the procurement of library materials, services and supplies through the advantage of cooperative buying power pricing.