BIDS/COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AEPA/BIDS
A free service to all K-12 school districts, Public Universities, non-profits and City/County Municipalities. Purchases can be made directly to suppliers in the KYAEPA Online Marketplace. Additionally, information on several of our more commodity based suppliers are available in this easy-to-use marketplace. Sign in to start shopping (purchasing rights must be given, in writing, by the district Superintendent or Finance Director).
​AEPA #026 – Legal Notice
Notice to Vendors
Sealed solicitations will be received by the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) on behalf of its 31 State Member Agencies until:
1:30 p.m. ET, September 16, 2025
Solicitations: 026-A Furniture, 026-B Health and Wellness, 026-C LED Lighting Supplies & Equipment, 026-D Technology Catalog, 026-E Student Transportation Solutions, 026-F EMS Supplies & Equipment, and 026-G HVAC Equipment & Installation.
All responses shall be submitted online via Bonfire by the due date and time listed above. Vendors are requested to visit AEPA’s website at https://aepacoop.org/registration-solicitations/ for instructions on how to register at no cost with Bonfire. AEPA documents will be released on July 31, 2025. Note that Vendors must be able to provide their proposed products and services in up to 31 states.
Solicitations will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. ET, September 16, 2025 at EducationPlus, 1460 Craig Road, St. Louis, MO 63146. An opening record will be posted to AEPACOOP.org
​KPC members are primarily public schools located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These members look to us to provide the best value in purchasing while meeting the legal requirements of the Kentucky model procurement code (KRS 45A.345 to 45A.460). Thru the power of group purchasing, KPC members often benefit from lower pricing on items they would already purchase.
