36697_Aug_17_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Capitol Region Education Council on behalf of the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) and its 31 State Member Agencies. The solicitation requests sealed bids for 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 period opened June 30, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT and closes August 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT, with public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET on the same day at EducationPlus, 1460 Craig Road, St. Louis, Missouri. No line items, specific quantities, or detailed product specifications are included in the available documentation. No site visits, pre-bid conference, or formal vendor question-and-answer period is listed in the solicitation materials. The contract term, renewal options, and award date are not disclosed.

Delivery terms are established as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The solicitation is open to all vendors with no set-asides or incumbent contractor restrictions identified. No estimated total contract value or funding sources are disclosed. Vendor registration is available at no cost through AEPA's website at https://aepacoop.org/registration-solicitations/. All inquiries should be directed to Cara Hart at the Capitol Region Education Council, 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, by telephone at 860-524-4021 or email at chart@crec.org.