Key Takeaways
- The PEPPM Contract for Virginia schools provides eligible educational agencies with access to competitively bid technology contracts.
- PEPPM can simplify purchasing by allowing eligible organizations to use existing contracts instead of conducting their own bid solicitation.
- Offix is an authorized reseller for Canon products through the PEPPM National Cooperative Contract.
- Eligible organizations can access contract pricing for copiers, multifunction devices, printers, and other technology.
- Offix can help Virginia educational organizations determine eligibility, select equipment, and navigate the purchasing process.
Purchasing copiers, printers, and other technology for a school or educational organization can involve a lengthy procurement process. Administrators must consider budgets, purchasing requirements, equipment needs, and long-term support.
The PEPPM Contract for Virginia schools provides another purchasing option. PEPPM is a cooperative technology purchasing program that gives eligible educational and public agencies access to competitively bid contracts. This can help simplify the procurement process while providing access to contract pricing.
Offix is an authorized reseller for the Canon product line through the PEPPM National Cooperative Contract for educational agencies in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Our team can help eligible Virginia organizations understand their options and select office technology that meets their needs.
What Is the PEPPM Contract?
PEPPM is a technology cooperative purchasing program administered by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU). The program competitively bids contracts for technology products and services that eligible organizations can use for purchasing.
Instead of starting a separate solicitation for every technology purchase, eligible agencies can purchase through applicable PEPPM contracts. PEPPM provides access to contract documentation, pricing, ordering instructions, and other purchasing information for registered buyers.
Eligible organizations can include school districts, charter and private schools, community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, public libraries, government agencies, and certain nonprofit organizations. Eligibility and available contracts can vary, so organizations should confirm that a particular PEPPM contract is available for their agency before purchasing.
How Can PEPPM Benefit Virginia Schools?
The PEPPM Contract for Virginia schools can make purchasing office technology easier for eligible educational organizations.
Simplify the Procurement Process
Technology procurement can require significant administrative time. PEPPM contracts have already gone through a competitive bidding process, which may allow eligible organizations to purchase covered technology without conducting their own separate bid solicitation.
Organizations should still follow their own purchasing policies and applicable requirements when using a cooperative contract.
Access Competitively Bid Pricing
PEPPM buyers can access contract pricing and ordering information after registering with the program. PEPPM describes its displayed contract price as a ceiling price based on the awarded vendor’s pricing structure. Awarded vendors may also provide additional volume discounts.
For schools managing limited technology budgets, this provides a straightforward way to evaluate available contract pricing before making a purchase.
Reduce Administrative Work
Using an existing cooperative contract can reduce some of the work associated with issuing and evaluating a separate solicitation.
This can give administrators more time to focus on determining which equipment best supports students, faculty, and staff.
Access Technology from Established Manufacturers
Through Offix, eligible organizations can purchase Canon office technology using the applicable PEPPM contract. Offix’s PEPPM offering includes the Canon product line for qualifying organizations.
Our team can help schools evaluate equipment based on print volume, required features, workflows, number of users, and other operational needs.
What Can Virginia Schools Purchase Through Offix and PEPPM?
Eligible organizations can use the applicable PEPPM contract to purchase Canon office technology through Offix.
Depending on your organization’s needs, solutions may include:
- Copiers and multifunction devices
- Office printers
- Scanning and document capabilities
- Canon technology for individual departments
- Equipment for administrative offices
- Solutions for multi-building and multi-campus environments
The right equipment depends on more than the number of employees or students. Print volume, document workflows, security requirements, available space, and long-term technology plans should also be considered.
Offix can help evaluate these factors before recommending equipment.
More Than Equipment: Service and Support from Offix
Purchasing the right technology is only part of maintaining an effective print environment.
Offix provides equipment installation and training with leases and purchases. Our service team also includes Canon ATSP-certified technicians who support customers after installation.
Organizations looking for greater visibility and control over their printing environment can also explore managed print services. A managed print strategy can help businesses and educational organizations better understand device usage, print volume, supplies, and operating costs.
By combining equipment, service, and ongoing support, Offix can help educational organizations manage their print environments beyond the initial purchase.
Who Can Use PEPPM?
PEPPM serves schools and other eligible public agencies throughout the United States. According to PEPPM, schools and government agencies from all 50 states have used its contracts.
For Offix customers, the company’s current PEPPM program specifically highlights educational agencies in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Offix’s PEPPM page lists eligible organization types that include:
- School districts
- Community colleges
- Technical schools
- Charter schools
- Private and non-public schools
- Public libraries
- Four-year colleges and universities
- Educational service agencies
- Local and state government agencies
- Municipalities and authorities
- Certain approved nonprofit organizations
Eligibility can depend on the organization and available contract. If you’re unsure whether your organization qualifies, Offix can help you review the available purchasing options.
Get Started with the PEPPM Contract Through Offix
The PEPPM Contract for Virginia schools can provide a simpler path to purchasing office technology through competitively bid contracts.
For eligible educational organizations, Offix provides access to Canon products along with guidance in selecting equipment for your print environment.
If you’re considering new copiers, multifunction devices, or printers, start by reviewing Offix’s PEPPM Contract information. Our team can help determine whether your organization qualifies and discuss the equipment options available to you.
Contact Offix today to learn more about purchasing Canon office technology through PEPPM.
FAQs
What is PEPPM?
PEPPM is a technology cooperative purchasing program administered by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. It competitively bids contracts for technology products and services that eligible schools and public agencies can use for purchasing.
Can Virginia schools use PEPPM?
Eligible Virginia educational organizations can use applicable PEPPM contracts. Offix currently serves as an authorized reseller for Canon products through the PEPPM National Cooperative Contract for educational agencies in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
What Canon equipment is available through Offix and PEPPM?
Offix’s current PEPPM program covers the Canon product line for qualifying organizations. The specific equipment appropriate for a school will depend on its printing, copying, scanning, and workflow requirements.
Does using PEPPM mean a school doesn’t have to conduct its own bid?
PEPPM contracts are competitively bid, and the program states that eligible agencies can use its contracts without soliciting their own bids. However, organizations should still confirm that the contract is available to them and follow their own purchasing policies and applicable requirements.
How can my organization get started?
Start by reviewing the Offix PEPPM Contract page or contacting Offix. Our team can help determine whether your organization qualifies and discuss available Canon equipment and purchasing options.