36697_Aug_27_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document for AEPA Bid 027, 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 administrative contact. The solicitation seeks 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 opened June 30, 2026, and proposals are due by August 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The document contains no line items, quantities, or specific product specifications. Public bid opening will occur at 2:00 p.m. ET on August 13, 2026, at EducationPlus, 1460 Craig Road, St. Louis, Missouri, with results posted to AEPACOOP.org. No site visits, bidder's conferences, or pre-bid meetings are scheduled. No estimated contract value, contract term, or renewal options are disclosed.

Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No set-asides or incumbent contractors are identified. The solicitation is open to all vendors; however, bidders must be capable of providing proposed products and services across up to 31 states as this is a cooperative purchasing vehicle. No vendor question-and-answer period is listed. Vendor registration is available at no cost through AEPA's website at https://aepacoop.org/registration-solicitations/. Questions should be directed to Cara Hart, Capitol Region Education Council, 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06106 (860-524-4021; chart@crec.org). No estimated contract value or funding sources are disclosed.