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The MCS State-Wide Food Services Program:
Report a Concern
(Our Current Food Services Vendor is US Foods)

Click for the Online Reporting Form

MCS “Best of the Best” 2023-24!

Congratulations to the MCS vendor-partners recently named to our annual “Best of the Best” at the state MCEL Conference in Billings!

 

Computers, AV Equipment, Technology
CDWG
Contact: Stephanie Kessler  920-996-3100
stephanie.kessler@cdw.com   www.cdwg.com

Architectural Services
Collaborative Design Architects
Contact: Nick Pancheau  406-248-3443
nick@cd-mt.com
www.cd-mt.com

Copiers and Printers
Konica Minolta
Contact: Amanda Byrne –Fisher’s Technology
406-564-1324   abyrne@fisherstech.com

Scoreboards and Digital Marquees
Daktronics
Contact: Scott Breen 406-500-1183
scott.breen@daktronics.com
www.daktronics.com

Ahtletic Fields and Surfaces
Field Turf USA, Inc.
Contact: Eric Fisher 503-563-6395
eric.fisher@fieldturf.com  www.smartbuycooperative.com

Cleaning and Maintenance
Hillyard
Contact: Mike Richardson 928-853-6805
mrichardson@Hillyard.com   www.hillyard.com

Construction Supervision Services
QuEst  Services
Contact: Mark Qualman   406-850-9357
mark@costgurus.com

School and Office Supplies
Quill
Contact: Samara Cejvan 847-876-4266
samara.cejvan@quill.com   www.quill.com/aepa

School Furniture/Equipment, Sports Supplies
School Specialty
Contact: Belkys Quintana 786-314-8017
belkys.quintana@schoolspecialty.com
www.schoolspecialty.com

 Roofing
Tremco/WTI
Contact: Regina Martino 651-436-2440
rmartino@tremcoinc.com www.tremcoroofing.com     www.tremcoinc.com

 

 

Using US Foods’ Online Ordering System

Click for 15 Minute Video Update

View MCEL 2021 Food Bid Presentation

 

School Expansion and Construction Services

MCS continues to develop and expand our partnership to assist Montana schools considering possible expansion and construction.  The goal of the program is to bring together Architects that specialize in school construction, school construction supervision experts and our MCS vendors that provide a wide variety of the products and services  that schools purchase during any construction project.

In many instances Montana Schools are faced with the daunting task of starting to consider expansion and possible construction with limited revenue available to start the process.  MCS’s new partners have committed to helping schools in this “limited up-front revenue available” situation.

A great way to consider expansion and construction in your district!…..Architects, Construction Experts and MCS Products and Services that satisfy all Montana Bid Requirements and backed by our 29-State AEPA/MCS Consortium….all coming together in support of Montana schools!

 

COLLABORATIVE DESIGN ARCHITECTS
Architectural Pre-Bond Services

  • If your school is growing or your facilities are aging, pre-bond services can help you outline the next steps.
  • Architectural Pre-Bond services help districts:
    Understand facility needs
    Understand community growth patterns
    Outline future facility plans and master plans
    Estimate construction costs and bond tax impacts
    Present information to voters and answer questions

Recent Projects: Roundup High School, Lockwood High School

Contact: Nick Pancheau, nick@cd-mt.com, 406.248.3443

 

QuEst SERVICES CORPORATION

A full service, Preconstruction & Construction Management firm, specializing in assisting School Districts in Montana as your Owner’s Construction Representative (OCR). QuEst assists in all phases of Capital Project Planning from Pre-Bond Strategy, Concept Design, Budgets and Estimates to development of a Care & Maintenance Plan for your entire facility. Some of the services that QuEst provides are listed below:

  • PRE-BOND STRATEGIES
  • Conceptual Project Budgeting & Planning
  • Construction Means and Methods Consulting
  • Solicitation of Design Services
  • Preconstruction Planning & Scheduling
  • Value Analysis of Project Budgets to Maximize Scope
  • Design Management
  • Cost Controls before, during & post Construction
  • Local Community Outreach of Potential Bidders
  • Schedule Management Services
  • Development of Current Facility Maintenance Plans

Recent Projects: Park City, Ennis, Roundup, Lockwood Schools

Contact: Mark Qualman, mark@costgurus.com, 406.850.9357

 

MCS Online Ordering Links
(Click Here)

 

Food Services Program

The MCS Food Services Program is now the largest provider of products and services specifically designed for schools across the great State of Montana!  If your school is still not a member of MCS, we encourage you to give us a call and get a quote on how much your school could be saving through our program.

Benefits of the MCS Purchasing Program

  • Volume counts! The combined purchasing power of MCS working with 25 other states and serving over 27 million students creates substantial discounts on products and services.
  • Convenient ordering! Purchase directly from the companies and order only what you need when you need it.
  • Favorite brands—excellent quality! You’ll find your favorite brands all at lower prices. Quality is guaranteed, as every product in the program meets strict content and pricing criteria.
  • Satisfies bid requirements!

MCS…29 states bidding nationally together with contracts awarded locally here in Montana!