This cooperative purchasing agreement allows the University of North Dakota and other NDUS institutions to procure a broad range of health‑care and athletics supplies through an existing Henry Schein contract, leveraging economies of scale and pre‑negotiated terms. The agreement covers medical‑surgical products, pharmaceuticals, sports‑medicine and related services, and runs from early 2026 through late 2029 with an optional three‑year extension.
• Scope: Medical‑surgical consumables, prescription and over‑the‑counter pharmaceuticals, and athletics‑related equipment and support services.
• Vendor: Henry Schein (E&I Cooperative Services), a nationwide supplier of health‑care products.
• Procurement mechanism: Cooperative purchase under North Dakota Century Code § 54‑44.4‑13, enabling multiple public institutions to use a single contract.
• Duration: 44 months (Jan 2026 – Aug 2029) with a possible three‑year renewal.
• Eligibility: Only vendors on the North Dakota State Bidders List may participate; the agency contact is Procurement Officer Sammy Hogan.