Contec Americas Awarded Texas Region 7 ESC Cooperative Contract with Perfect Evaluation Score

Technology solutions provider earns top marks to serve 165+ Texas educational institutions

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Contec Americas, a provider of technology solutions, has been awarded a position on the Texas Region 7 Education Service Center (ESC) Cooperative Contract for hardware, software, and related technology solutions. Contec earned a perfect evaluation score of 100 out of 100 in the competitive bidding process, reflecting its ability to deliver dependable, cost-effective solutions to educational institutions across Texas.

Why it matters

The Region 7 ESC Cooperative Contract allows school districts, charter schools, and other public educational organizations across Texas to purchase approved technology without running individual competitive bids, streamlining the procurement process. Contec's perfect evaluation score demonstrates its commitment to helping schools access reliable technology quickly and efficiently.

The details

Through strong supply-chain execution and established relationships with Tier 1 manufacturers and leading distributors, Contec delivers complete, ready-to-deploy solutions tailored to each district's needs. Schools can source laptops and desktops, classroom displays and interactive panels, projectors, cameras, networking equipment, security solutions, and digital signage from leading brands. Contec also provides access to software, licensing, and related services through strategic partners, allowing districts to procure hardware and software through a single channel.

  • Contec Americas was awarded the Texas Region 7 ESC Cooperative Contract in January 2026.

The players

Contec Americas

A provider of technology solutions serving education, healthcare, manufacturing, defense, and automation markets. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, Contec Americas is part of the global Daifuku family of companies with more than 50 years of experience.

Texas Region 7 Education Service Center (ESC)

A cooperative that represents approximately $21 million in annual purchasing volume and streamlines access to vetted suppliers for school districts, charter schools, and other public educational organizations across Texas.

Alex Blochtein

CEO of Contec Americas.

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What they’re saying

“This award reflects our commitment to helping schools access reliable technology quickly and efficiently, while simplifying the procurement process.”

— Alex Blochtein, CEO of Contec Americas (EINPresswire)

What’s next

Contec Americas will begin providing technology solutions to the 165+ Texas educational institutions that are part of the Region 7 ESC Cooperative Contract.

The takeaway

Contec Americas' perfect evaluation score and selection for the Texas Region 7 ESC Cooperative Contract demonstrates its ability to deliver dependable, cost-effective technology solutions that simplify procurement for schools, allowing them to focus on supporting student learning.