MHEC
Metro Sign & Awning is proud to be an approved vendor for the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC), New England’s trusted leader in publicly bid, fully compliant cooperative procurement. MHEC provides personalized procurement solutions that help members save money, stay compliant, and operate more efficiently, while giving them access to vetted, reliable suppliers like Metro.
Founded in 1977, MHEC develops, manages, and owns all of its contracts, ensuring full transparency, exceptional oversight, and adherence to the highest standards of procurement compliance. Their model is built on trust, open competition, and tailored support designed to meet the diverse needs of higher education institutions, municipalities, K–12 schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations across New England.
Why Members Trust MHEC Contracts
MHEC contracts are validated through a procurement process that meets or exceeds industry best practices. This includes:
- Publicly bidding all contracts in a fair, open, and competitive manner
- Advertising bids in relevant New England publications
- Using clear, specific purchase descriptions in each solicitation
- Ensuring opportunities for renewed competition
- Applying appropriate comparative evaluation processes
- Establishing agreed-upon terms and conditions for full transparency
MHEC contracts are also independently audited and are fully compliant with New England procurement regulations—including compliance with Chapter 30B for Massachusetts members.
Because of this rigor, MHEC contracts are relied upon and trusted by:
- Over 2,800 towns, cities, and K–12 schools
- Over 200 higher education institutions across the region
A Personalized Procurement Approach
MHEC’s guiding principles—Knowing Their Stakeholders, White-Glove Service, and a Leapfrog Mindset—shape every aspect of their support model.
- They listen to members’ needs and develop contracts based on real feedback.
- Their team offers hands-on, white-glove assistance to make procurement easier and more effective.
- They continuously seek innovative solutions to help members “move farther, faster,” anticipating challenges and removing barriers before they arise.
Members also benefit from:
- A dedicated quote desk ready to help with any procurement need—especially when a product or solution is hard to find
- A wide supplier pool that includes local, diverse, and sustainable businesses
- Support from experienced regional account managers who understand the unique requirements of different sectors
Metro Sign & Awning’s Role as an Approved MHEC Vendor
As an MHEC-approved supplier, Metro Sign & Awning provides dependable, compliant signage solutions that align with the region’s most rigorous procurement standards. Our partnership with MHEC ensures:
- Streamlined purchasing through already-vetted, competitively bid contracts
- Faster turnaround and simplified approvals
- Direct access to a team that understands the specific needs of educational institutions and public organizations
- High-quality signage solutions supported by Metro’s decades of design, fabrication, installation, and service expertise
Whether you manage a multi-building campus, a K–12 district, a library system, or a municipal facility, Metro’s collaboration with MHEC helps your procurement team find exactly what they need—with speed, accuracy, and full compliance.
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