AEPA Bid 027 - Various Categories

The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies is soliciting sealed bids for a multi-category contract covering Maintenance, Repair and Operations supplies, Custodial Supplies and Equipment, Office, School and Instructional Supplies, Technology Buyback, Athletic Supplies and Equipment, PreK-12 AI Solutions, and Promotional Items. The solicitation, designated as AEPA Bid 027 with number 36697, is open to all eligible vendors and will close at 1:30 p.m. ET on August 13, 2026. The contract is being issued on behalf of 31 state member agencies under the SLED procurement structure, with the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services serving as the lead agency. All responses must be submitted by the deadline, and the award will enable vendors to supply goods and services across multiple educational and operational needs within participating states. The point of contact for this solicitation is Cara Hart, Primary Contact, reachable at chart@crec.org, and all relevant information can be found on the Connecticut DAS Procurement portal at the provided web link. While no set-aside preferences or NAICS codes are specified, the scope encompasses a broad range of supply categories critical to K-12 educational operations and institutional support, with performance expected to serve Connecticut and potentially other member states. Vendors are encouraged to review all attachments and requirements prior to submission to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation package.