i-PRO Secures E&I Cooperative Services Contract to Deliver Advanced Security Solutions to Educational Institutions

E&I Cooperative deal streamlines procurement of i-PRO’s security systems, saving time and money for educational institutions across the U.S.
Published: February 4, 2025

HOUSTON – Security and public safety security solutions provider i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security) has been awarded E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470.

This agreement provides more than 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with “streamlined access to i-PRO’s advanced security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process,” according to the company announcement.

E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit sourcing cooperative exclusively focused on serving the education sector, offers its members “significant cost savings, efficiency gains and risk mitigation strategies,” the announcement says. “Through this competitively bid contract, educational institutions can now simplify their acquisition of mission-critical security solutions without the need for additional RFPs.”

What i-PRO’s E&I Contract Means for Customers

The contract “enables member institutions to leverage i-PRO’s innovative product portfolio, including a wide range of powerful edge-processing AI cameras, i-PRO’s Video Insight VMS (video management system) with MonitorCast access control and tailored third-party solutions,” according to the company announcement.

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With live support from i-PRO’s government contracts team, institutions “gain access to expert guidance throughout the purchasing process, ensuring seamless procurement and deployment of security technologies that enhance campus safety and operational efficiency,” the announcement says.

“i-PRO Americas understands that every organization has its own unique challenges and limited resources when it comes to acquiring mission-critical technology,” says Dave Ovesny, director of strategic capture, contracts & bids at i-PRO Americas, in the company announcement.

“We certainly recognize the value of E&I Cooperative Services’ mission to simplify the procurement process, saving time and creating cost savings for its members through the EI00255-2023RFP contract award to i-PRO Americas for alarm systems, hardware, services, monitoring & access control solutions,” he says.

The contract also offers educational procurement and facilities teams with time and cost savings, direct access to i-PRO complete line of security products and “the ability to meet strategic goals with minimal disruption,” according to the company announcement.

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