The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is a nonprofit purchasing consortium that was established in 1977.  The purchasing consortium consists of over 85 Colleges and Universities all over New England that have banned together to increase their buying power and purchase quality products.

O'Brien and Sons offers outdoor site furnishings and accessories that include benches, bike racks, planters, picnic tables, playground equipment, athletic equipment and signage at a discount to participating colleges and universities. 

The Contract Number for Athletic Equipment is B14 and the Contract Number for Recycled Products (benches, bike racks, planters, picnic tables, playground equipment and signage) is G23.