AEPA Bid 027 Solicitation Summary

This is a sealed bid solicitation document issued by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 31 State Member Agencies. The solicitation encompasses 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. Public bid opening is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET on August 13, 2026, at EducationPlus, 1460 Craig Road, St. Louis, Missouri. No specific line items, quantities, or detailed product specifications are provided in the available documentation. No pre-bid conference, vendor question-and-answer period, or site visits are listed. An opening record will be posted to AEPACOOP.org following the bid opening. The contract term, renewal options, and award date are not disclosed in the solicitation materials.

Pricing and payment terms are vendor-specified, with delivery terms established as Free On Board Destination. This is a cooperative purchasing vehicle open to all vendors capable of providing products and services across up to 31 states, with no set-asides or incumbent contractors identified. No estimated contract value or funding sources are disclosed. Vendor registration is available at no cost through AEPA's website at https://aepacoop.org/registration-solicitations/. Proposals are submitted online through Euna Procurement. Inquiries 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).