36697_Aug_10_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a sealed invitation to bid issued by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 31 State Member Agencies, with the Capitol Region Education Council serving as the administering entity. The solicitation requests bids across seven product and service categories: Maintenance, Repair and Operations; Custodial Supplies and Equipment; Office, School and Instructional Supplies; Technology Buyback; Athletic Supplies and Equipment; PreK-12 AI Solutions; and Promotional Items. The solicitation opened on June 30, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EDT and closes on August 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, with public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET the same day at EducationPlus in St. Louis, Missouri. No specific item quantities, line items, or detailed product specifications are provided in the available documentation. No site visits, pre-bid conference, or vendor question-and-answer period is listed. The contract term, renewal options, and award date are not disclosed.

Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No estimated total contract value is disclosed in the solicitation. All vendors are eligible to respond with no set-asides or incumbent contractors identified. Vendors must be capable of providing proposed products and services across multiple states to participate in this cooperative purchasing vehicle. Proposals are submitted online through Euna Procurement, and an opening record will be posted to AEPACOOP.org following the bid opening. Vendor registration is available at no cost through AEPA's website. Inquiries should be directed to Cara Hart at the Capitol Region Education Council (860-524-4021 or chart@crec.org).