36697_Oct_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a sealed solicitation document 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 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 June 30, 2026, with sealed bids due by 1:30 p.m. ET on August 13, 2026, followed by a public opening at 2:00 p.m. ET on the same date at EducationPlus, 1460 Craig Road, St. Louis, Missouri. No line items, quantities, or specific product specifications are detailed in the available documentation. No site visits, bidder conferences, or vendor question-and-answer period are listed in the solicitation materials.

The solicitation is open to all vendors capable of providing products and services across up to 31 states to participate in this cooperative purchasing vehicle. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No estimated contract value, contract term, renewal options, or funding sources are disclosed in the solicitation documents. There are no identified set-asides or incumbent contractors. Vendor registration is available at no cost through AEPA's website at https://aepacoop.org/registration-solicitations/. Proposals must be submitted online through Euna Procurement, with the opening record to be posted to AEPACOOP.org following the bid opening. Questions should be directed to Cara Hart at the Capitol Region Education Council, 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06106 (telephone: 860-524-4021; email: chart@crec.org).