OMNIA Partners works to connect members to collective buying power. Graybar's contracts provides agencies with cost-saving solutions for any data/communication, networking, wireless, security, electrical and lighting needs. When organizations choose the Graybar cooperative contract through OMNIA Partners, they will receive savings and value that go beyond costs. This contract allows your organization to maximize savings on the products you need while reducing procurement time.
OMNIA Partners works to connect the public sector to collective buying power. Our Graybar cooperative contract provides public sector agencies with cost-saving solutions for any data/communication, networking, wireless, security, electrical and lighting needs. When organizations choose the Graybar cooperative contract through OMNIA Partners, they will receive savings and value that go beyond costs. This cooperative contract allows your organization to maximize savings on the products you need while reducing procurement time.
Benefits of OMNIA Partners & Graybar
Commitment: It is Graybar's corporate commitment to make the contract, available through OMNIA Partners, the most cost-effective and efficient option for public agencies.
Value: The program offers our best overall value to a state and local government agency. Our experience has shown we typically save an agency 5% or more on their total spend when compared to the agency's existing strategy. The Graybar cooperative contract also includes a Volume Incentive Program (details found in Master Agreement Appendix C), providing additional value through utilization of the program.
Savings: Graybar works with key suppliers to negotiate reduced costs wherever possible on frequently purchased items in the core list provided. For items frequently purchased by multiple agencies, our proposal targets 5 - 10% savings to the participants assuming a consistent mix of product purchases.
Service: Customized service and personal integrity are the foundations upon which Graybar builds the trusting, long-term relationships required in today's business environment. With over 2,000 customer service and sales representatives, Graybar is able to service OMNIA Partners participants across North America.
Partnership: An alliance with Graybar will result in a "strategic partner" that is focused on administrating a contractually compliant program that will reduce OMNIA Partner's participants overall material acquisition costs.
Efficiency: Our proven reliability means that you can count on Graybar to deliver continuity of operations no matter what the circumstances. The scalability inherent in our approach will enable us to provide seamless service.
Solutions and Services
Electrical Products & Services
- Electrical: A complete and comprehensive offering of wholesale electrical supplies such as, but not limited to:
- Conduit, Wire, Boxes, Fittings, Devices, Enclosures, Fuses, Power Distribution and Control and Related General Electrical Materials
- Lighting: A complete and comprehensive offering of wholesale lighting products such as, but not limited to:
- Lamps, Ballasts, Fixtures, Controls, all related Lighting and LED Products
(please reference EV2370 Appendix B-1, & C for Pricing/Cost details)
Value Added Services: Assessment, Repair, Renovation, Installation, Testing, Inventory, Emergency, Training and other related services.
Related Maintenance, Repair and Operation (MRO) and Other Products: A complete and comprehensive offering of related wholesale MRO and other products to support agency-specific needs
Communication/Security Products and Services
Data / Communication, Networking & Wireless: A complete and comprehensive offering of wholesale data/communication, networking, and wireless supplies such as, but not limited to:
- Networking & Wireless, Copper/Fiber Cabling, Connectivity and Termination, Power Backup & Power Protection, Racks, Cabinets and Enclosures, Raceway, and Wire-Way
Security: A complete and comprehensive offering of wholesale security products such as, but not limited to:
- Cameras, Monitoring, Entrance Protection, Fire, and Intrusion
(please reference EV2370 B-2, & C for Pricing/Cost details)
Emergency Preparedness Solutions
While disasters or emergencies are not something we like to think about, the reality is they happen — and Graybar is prepared. We have the locations, processes and products available to assist our public agencies in the event of an emergency or disaster. As a leading distributor of electrical, lighting, data/communications, networking and security products, Graybar helps its customers power, network and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence, and efficiency. Graybar can quickly provide the materials necessary in an emergency situation to set up command centers, power-up shelters, set up security systems, repair or replace damaged electrical. lighting and communication systems.
Case Study
Graybar Is Helping Local Utilities Deliver Broadband to Rural America
Rural communities continue to find ways to obtain high-speed, reliable broadband internet, and post-pandemic lifestyles have elevated the need. In Arkansas, Clarksville Connected Utilities saw firsthand the opportunities broadband can bring rural communities.
School Safety Webinar
Graybar and their security & safety partners discuss the important topic of school safety strategic planning and how to ensure the safety of educational institutions in this on-demand webinar.
Through the ease of the OMNIA Partners procurement process, Graybar can help plan, implement and deploy a modern network to ensure a safe learning environment.