cmERDC OFFICE & SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM
WELCOME TO THE cmERDC SCHOOL & OFFICE SUPPLY PORTAL
Innovative Office Solutions is more than just the preferred partner for office supplies. As a Minnesota based business, you can be sure that we focus on and understand the needs of Minnesota K-12 education; providing a greater depth and breadth of school supplies with a local and personal touch.
SUMMER WAVE IS BACK!
Summer Wave, our annual back-to-school bulk ordering program, returns for the 2026–2027 school year! Ordering opens in mid-March, giving you time to plan ahead and place bulk supply orders before the May 8, 2026 cutoff. You choose your preferred summer delivery date, and we’ll take care of the rest. Updated requisition forms are coming soon! And if you find yourself running low at any point, no worries—you can reorder anytime with our regular delivery service.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, we do not charge membership fees! Innovative provides access to our Summer Wave (Volume Purchasing) and Paper Programs with no extra costs or service fees. While we typically have a small order fee for purchases under $50, this fee will be waived on ALL Summer Wave orders! If you happen to see the charge on a Summer Wave order, don’t worry—we’ll remove it!
No! All orders, big or small will get the same great price. For example, one box of pens or 144 boxes of pens – same price!
Pricing You Can Count On:
- cmERDC-approved pricing applies to all orders.
- Consistent pricing all year—whether you’re ordering for back-to-school or everyday needs.
- No need to bulk order for the best price—just order what you need, when you need it, and we’ll deliver it the next day!
Place orders on-demand:
- Available now! All orders are priced with the cmERDC contract.
- Simply order online, and your products will arrive the next day—with free shipping!
- If you don’t have an account simply fill out the form below and we’ll get you set up!
We’re here to make your school supply ordering simple, seamless, and stress-free!
Yes! The Innovative ordering site supports multiple approval levels. Here are a couple of examples:
- Teacher orders → School Secretary → Business Manager
- Food Service Manager → District Administrator
We can customize the setup to fit your needs!
Innovative is able to provide school supplies, office supplies, kitchen paper and supplies, art supplies, AV supplies, Jan San supplies and equipment and SO much more! Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call!
Our Summer Wave program allows for you to place your order by April 30th and we’ll deliver it in July or August. We will be offering several different weeks for you to choose from.
Leah Halvorson, our Director of Education, is handling all cmERDC accounts during the transition (her info is listed below). She is readily available to help with any and all questions. Or, if you would like to speak to our Response Team, they can be reached at 952-698-9979 or ResponseTeam@innovativeos.com.
Leah’s contact information:
- Email: LHalvorson@innovativeos.com
- Phone: 952-698-9490
HOW TO ORDER ONLINE
Please note this ‘How To’ is for schools ordering directly on the Innovative site, not through a punchout system.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COPY PAPER PROGRAM
Ready to simplify your paper ordering? Order anytime and get what you need, when you need it! Here’s why it’s perfect for you:
- Quality You Trust: Domtar White Box Copy Paper (SKU # DMR3120IOS)
- Made in North America: Dependable and sustainable
- Price Locked In through 12/31/2025!
- No Pre-Orders or Bulk Requirements: Enjoy the same great price, whether you need one or ten cartons
- Convenient Delivery: Usually arrives in 3-5 days, shipped separately at no extra charge
Order your fall classroom supplies in the spring with our Summer Wave program, and we’ll deliver them in July or August on the date you choose!
How Summer Wave Works:
- Order by the end of April through our easy-to-use website.
- Choose your delivery week from our pre-determined dates in July or August.
- Receive your orders packed how you want them! If you place orders by teacher, department, or school, they will arrive together but packed separately—making distribution a breeze!
cmERDC JOINT POWERS FURNITURE PROGRAM
Take advantage of several joint powers contracts for furniture including Artcobell, Fleetwood, SICO, Smith System, WB Mfg, and many more! Contact us for further information.
SMART FINANCE INTEGRATION
You can now order from Innovative Office Solutions through your Smart Finance system. Please contact your regional Smart Finance support to request Innovative as a vendor on your system.
RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Items can be returned for a full refund within 30 days of receipt if the product has not been used, is in its original box and is in resalable condition. Some perishable items, such as food, cannot be returned at all and are marked as such online.
To request a return, simply contact your customer service representative or fill out the form in the online ordering system.
REGISTER FOR ONLINE ORDERING