Multi-State Cooperative Purchasing (AEPA)

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Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies

The members of the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC) have joined with 21 other states to increase the purchasing power of member school districts. The contracts obtained through this association will offer the best prices based on the needs of over 27 million students in this national effort.

The AEPA States consist of: Ohio, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

The commodities awarded for 2010 are:

Administrative Software
Athletic Surfacing
Carpeting
Classroom/Office Supplies
Copiers
Document Management
E-Surplus
Furniture
Indoor Hardwood and Sports Flooring
Industrial Supplies Catalog
Interactive Technology Catalog
Parent Notification Programs
Roofing
Sports Catalog
Technology Catalog
Vehicles

To view the awarded vendors & categories, click here.

Through your Ohio Schools Council membership, you are eligible to take advantage of these nationwide contracts. Contact the successful vendors listed for their AEPA bid prices and discounts. All of these vendors are fully bonded and have met all bidder requirements in the State of Ohio.

The purchasing period is March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011.

The ten Educational Purchasing Cooperatives that are members of the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC) sponsor this program for Ohio schools.