Rosemont, IL — March 18, 2025 — EPIC Business Essentials is pleased to announce that it has earned a publicly procured, competitively solicited contract award for Online Marketplace and E-Commerce Purchasing Solutions from Region 10 Education Service Center (Region 10), an Equalis Group Lead Agency.

The contract offers a broad and comprehensive range of business supplies, janitorial supplies, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), furniture and educational products through an online marketplace and e-commerce platform. Key features include B2B transaction support, user-based access control, search functionalities, price verification, integration with procurement and financial systems, data security solutions and additional value-added features. The contract ensures extensive product availability, flexible purchasing options, and secure transaction capabilities to meet diverse procurement needs.

“This award is a testament to our ability to deliver exceptional, customized service through our network of independent distributor members,” said Dante Ercoli, Managing Director of EPIC Business Essentials. “Our dealers provide a local personalized procurement experience, ensuring customers receive tailored solutions across a broad spectrum of legacy and emerging product categories. This recognition highlights a distinct value we bring to the business products industry, reinforcing our leadership in a highly competitive market. It is also a testament to the robust functionality and capabilities of our central ordering system, as well as the efficiency and operational cost savings it enables. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and customer-focused approach remains the driving force behind our continued success.”

Equalis Group delivers compliant, publicly procured cooperative agreements that public sector entities, including federal and state agencies, local governments, and educational institutions across the country can utilize to: i) quickly acquire the products and services they need; ii) receive better pricing through the collective buying power of Equalis Group Members; and, iii) save time through Equalis Group’s legal and compliant alternative to conducting their own resource-consuming solicitation process.

This contract was procured and awarded in accordance with the requirements of 2-C.F.R. Part 200, commonly referred to as “Uniform Guidance”. Why is that important? Because public sector entities receiving federal grant and award dollars can typically spend those dollars through Equalis Group’s already-procured contracts without having to conduct their own bid or request for proposals (RFP).

“We are thrilled to partner with EPIC Business Essentials on this contract, as it aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing seamless, efficient, and secure procurement solutions,” said Jenae Paine, Senior Director – Business Development. “EPIC’s extensive network of independent distributors, combined with their advanced e-commerce platform, ensures that customers receive both personalized service and industry-leading technology. This collaboration enables us to deliver a superior purchasing experience with comprehensive product availability, flexible purchasing options, and robust transaction security.”