36697_Oct_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a sealed bid solicitation document issued by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 31 State Member Agencies, with Connecticut serving as the administering state. AEPA is requesting 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 public opening at 2:00 p.m. ET at EducationPlus in St. Louis, Missouri. No specific line items, quantities, or product specifications are detailed in the available documentation. No pre-bid conference, site visits, or vendor question-and-answer period are scheduled. An opening record will be posted to AEPACOOP.org following the bid opening.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without set-asides or incumbent contractor restrictions. Vendors must demonstrate capability to provide proposed products and services across all participating states to qualify. Proposals are submitted online through Euna Procurement. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No estimated contract value, contract term, renewal options, or specific funding sources are disclosed in the solicitation. Vendor registration is available at no cost through AEPA's website. Inquiries should be directed to Cara Hart at the Capitol Region Education Council, Hartford, Connecticut.