Montana Cooperative Services

How to order Guide

 

Following are companies that MCS has accepted bids from.  As a member of MCS you may obtain discounts associated with these bids.

All Companies meet the bid requirements of MCA 20-9-204.

 

Aries Technology:  Online Technology Training for teachers, students, and adult education.  www.aries.net  Contact Rich Radford 480-784-4818, ext. 15 --- rich@aries.net  for prices and information.  Tech Prep is available.

 

Atlas Tracks:  Contact Jolie Pearce 800-423-5875 --- jolie.pearce@atlastrack.com  for all outdoor and indoor tennis, track, turf, and field coverings.

 

BSN Sports.com: PE and athletic equipment. This link will jump you seamlessly over to a special BSN Sports "Gateway" page where you can select either BSN Sports for Athletic products or US-Games for Physical Education products.  Embedded are customized links with special Program ID and tracking codes to ensure members receive all the contract benefits and pricing automatically. We even have added our customer service 800 number along with an on-line quick start training guide to help MCS members.  If you use a PO to place the order, put the code 29332 on the PO to insure you get the AEPA pricing.  Discounts of 10% and free shipping apply.

 

CDWG:  CDWG is the place where you will find all your technology needs.  Their web site for placing orders and getting information is: www.cdwg.com/mtcoop.  To start ordering call --- Northwest K-12 Education Account Manager --- Jamison Bills, Account Manager  Phone: 866-339-7927  Fax: 312-705-9195  Email: jamibil@cdwg.com.  He will help your school set up an account and proceed with ordering.  Once you have your account set up, your school can order online or with a PO.  Official site for Microsoft Licensing.

 

Corporate Express:  MCS has three bids with Corporate Express.  Janitorial Supplies, Classroom Supplies, and Office Supplies.  Registration and price comparison can be done on one web site at http://www.corporateexpress.com/AEPA/AEPA-Montana.html.  "Teacher Requisition" and “Janitorial Requisition” forms are also available.  Contact Ken Graham 888-535-1676 Ken.Graham@cexp.com  if you need help.

 

Dan Grubb Ford, LLC:  For free quotes on most makes of cars, trucks, vans, and small busses, go to www.fleetdirectaccess.org.  Use password 40606.  Build your vehicle on the web and then contact Dennis Gary at 623-249-0939, April Scarlett at 623-873-5063, or Jim Mitchell at 623-873-5083.  Get the AEPA discount from them and take delivery through the local dealer of your choice. 

 

Dakota Fence:  Larry Grondahl, with Dakota Fence, is the agent for Landscape Structures.  Let him know you are a member of MCS and you will receive the additional discount available when ordering playground equipment.  Discounts of at least 6% will apply.  Larry may be contacted at 800-726-4064 or play@dakotafence.com.  This bid has been expanded to include bleachers and other related equipment.

 

Dupree Building Specialties of MT--- Penco Lockers, Metals, Finishes, Doors, Windows, Many related items --- Contact Carl Rose 406-655-3555 for prices.  Visit www.dupreebldgspec.com for complete list of offerings.

 

Food Services of America:  Delivery is weekly, with lower food costs, online ordering, inventory manager, recipe manager, and the same sales agent.  All items sold by FSA are on the bid.  In turn you agree to purchase at least 60% of your food from FSA.  To join the bid, please email or call Frank Loehding, floehd@mtcoop.org 406-488-6247 or Rhonda Houston rhonda@mtcoop.org 406-698-4941.  You will be sent an application and further information.

 

Husky Truck Center --- Contact Jon Patrick Gould --- Jon.Gould@huskeytrucks.com --- 206-325-4709 --- Utility Trucks http://www.huskytrucks.com

 

Interface Flooring:  The contact for carpet is Barry Ryskamp at 801-582-2809 --- 1837 East 1300 South; Salt Lake City Utah 84108.  Call for prices and samples or look at bid prices (installed or not) available.  The Interface Web Site is:  www.interfaceflooring.com/themarket

 

Konica Minolta Copiers:  Call your local Konica Minolta dealer or Ray Luense, CDIA, National Account Manager, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. Cell: 760-845-4492  Office: 760-804-9419  Email:  rluense@kmbs.konicaminolta.us for the nearest dealer.  Or let your local dealer know you are a member of MCS and want the AEPA bid pricing.

 

Kyocera:  Call your local Kyocera dealer or contact Kris Katseanes --- Phone: 208-385-0175 for the nearest dealer. Let the local dealer know you are a member and want AEPA pricing.

 

Learnkey:  Excellent software for self paced training.  Use for staff development and assisting teachers with integration of technology in the classroom.  Contact Kim Johnson 800-865-0165 x 132 for more information.  Great student computer training from basic to a higher level.   www.learnkey.com

 

Loan Star Auction --- Online Auction Service at www.PublicSchoolSurplus.org Need to sell that surplus --- call Ed Lanford 817-740-9400 --- EdLanford@LoneStarAuctioneers.com

 

Mity Lite --- Contact Jeff Scott jeffs@mitylite.com  800-795-0678 for prices and catalogs.  MCS members may visit the site http://www.mitylite.com/aepa/ for products and online ordering.

 

Pacific Triangle --- Contact Diane Carpenter, dcarpenter@bonappetitsoftware.com, for information.  Food Management Software 800-347-4681 x 104,  www.bonappetitsoftware.com

 

Robert Cohen Co., LLC --- Distributors of indoor and outdoor Athletic Surfacing --- MONDO and SUPERIOR.  Wood and Synthetic/Rubber  Flooring Productshttp://www.sport-surfaces.com/  Contact Robert Cohen rcohen@sport-surfaces.com  877-395-1978 for turnkey installation.

 

Samson Weight Training --- www.samsonequipment.com  --- For product information, a computerized floor plan layout, or for a quote please call SAMSON at 1-800-4-SAMSON and ask to speak to Linda Schroeder. Normal working hours are from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday.   Sales to schools and government institutions are generally sold net 30 with a purchase order.  Send PO’s to P.O. Box 353; Fairacres, NM 88033

School Dude --- Contact John Izzo, Client Representative --- Jizzo@schooldude.com --- 877-868-3833 ext. 328 --- Facilities Management software at www.schooldude.com . This is web based software.

 

School-Link Technologies --- K-12 School Food Service Management Software www.SL-Tech.net or contact Rosemary Surina 800-423-2113 x 8974.  Parents may pay online with credit cards.  www.myLunchMoney.com   

 

School Specialty:  A one time agreement is sent to School Specialty in order to obtain the AEPA bid prices available as a member of MCS.  If you Email me, I will send you the agreement.  With the agreement in place, you may send orders as usual and you will receive the AEPA discount. To order online you must register online.  Go to https://www.schoolspecialtyonline.net/ where you can register or check prices.  If you wish to check prices without registering use the password AEPAA2 and username AEPAA2.  Furniture, Frey Scientific, Education Essentials, and Sax Arts and Crafts  have been added to this bid.  Individual Teacher Requisition Forms are available.  No more having to sort things in the central office.  Contact Heidi Hilgendorf 888-388-3224 x 5739 with questions.  Scott Kurtzman 888-388-3224 will give you information on the furniture bid.

 

Shaw Carpeting:  If you want prices for carpet, contact Frank Loehding at MCS.  I have a price list that I will fax you.  The contact for the state is Robert Koehn at 406-579-7389 Robert.koehn@shawinc.com  Bid prices are very good.

 

Spectrum Industries:  Contact Theresa Thompson, 800-235-1262 Ext. 131.  Email tthompson@spectrumfruniture.com for furniture and lecterns catalog with price discounts.  Go to www.spectrumfurniture.com  for products.  Purchase orders should be sent to Spectrum Industries, Inc; PO Box 400; Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-0400   Fax to:  800-335-0473.     

 

Sport Surfaces Distributing, Inc. --- Wood flooring, Multipurpose Synthetic/Rubber Flooring.  Finishing of existing flooring.  Contact Robert Cohen 877-395-1978 --- rcohen@sport-surfaces.com --- http://www.sport-surfaces.com

 

Trapeze Software Group --- Transportation Software Contact Clint Rooley, 216-595-3100 x 267 www.trapezegroup.com

 

TREMCO:  www.tremcoroofing.com  E-Mail: kristenweiss@comcast.net --- No matter the size of the project or problem Tremco is there to assist in all aspects and types of roofing. With over 75 years roofing experience Tremco/WTI will review cost savings methods of managing one of your most expensive assets, your roof. In addition, Tremco will review how to protect your entire building envelope and extending the life of your facility.  Kristen Weiss --- 888-741-5224.

 

Williams Scotsman, Inc.  Modular Buildings --- Contact Steve Yantzer, steve.yantzer@willscot.com 888-453-0808.  Save on construction costs for classrooms or other buildings..

 

Further questions about companies?  Call or email:

Frank Loehding --- floehd@mtcoop.org  406-488-6247.

Rhonda Houston --- rhonda@mtcoop.org 406-698-4941.