025. 5-a HVAC

The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) is conducting a multi-state solicitation for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 025.5-A HVAC, which encompasses HVAC-related procurement opportunities across 30 state member agencies. This comprehensive procurement seeks vendors capable of providing HVAC products and services with robust multi-state coverage capabilities. The solicitation will be electronically submitted through the Bonfire platform, with sealed responses due by 1:30 p.m. ET on February 13, 2025. AEPA documents will be officially released on January 8, 2025, and vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide proposed products and services across up to 30 states. The public bid opening will occur after the submission deadline at Lakes Country Service Cooperative in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, with an opening record to be posted on AEPACOOP.org.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors with multi-state service capabilities. The procurement encompasses not only HVAC services but is part of a broader solicitation that includes Disaster Recovery Remediation Services, E-Rate Consulting Services, and Mobile/Cellular Connectivity Solutions. Vendors must complete online registration with Bonfire at no cost and be prepared to submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their capacity to serve multiple jurisdictions. Although specific award values or budget ranges are not specified in this notice, the multi-state nature of the procurement suggests significant potential contract opportunities for qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive service requirements across educational and governmental agencies.