Cornerstone User Information

Authorized Vendor Program

When becoming a Cornerstone site, each agency signs a Cornerstone Equipment Agreement. The Agreement specifies:

• No other computer equipment will be purchased or installed by the Agency for use in the Cornerstone System without the express written consent of IPHCA.  The only exception to this provision is equipment purchased through the IPHCA’s Authorized Vendor Program.
• On an annual basis, the Agency will conduct a complete physical inventory of all Cornerstone Equipment installed at the Agency.  Due to IPHCA's obligations for accurately tracking equipment, Agencies MUST have completed the most recent physical inventory before the Agency can participate in any MAC activity, including "adding" Authorized Vendor equipment.

The Authorized Vendor program provides a mechanism by which local agencies can purchase Cornerstone-ready equipment.

The CQuest Hardware Services department maintains listings of available equipment, prices and payment options, along with the terms and conditions of sale. The equipment offerings are currently conducted on an "as needed" basis.

Upon receipt of the equipment at the Cornerstone Solution Center, it is configured, tested, delivered and installed by the Hardware Service technicians. Since it is a component of the Cornerstone Local Area Network, the equipment purchased by the agencies, while carried on their own inventory, is also tracked in the Cornerstone Asset Management database.

Agencies wishing to purchase additional Cornerstone equipment submit an Authorized Vendor Form.

For more information on the Authorized Vendor program, please contact Pat Tribbet at (217) 492-5666.