Answer: MHEC procurement staff spend a great deal of time researching products and services, soliciting input from members, identifying new suppliers, drafting a solicitation, evaluating bids, awarding and then managing contracts. All MHEC suppliers have been vetted and determined to be qualified to provide excellent pricing and service to MHEC members. MHEC, by doing the procurement on behalf of its members, frees up staff time to focus on other projects or priorities and creates administrative efficiencies for our members.