AEPA is a national cooperative of education purchasing professionals representing lead agencies in their respective states.
Currently, AEPA consists of 26 member states who craft contracts and bids competitively that are tailored to meet each state’s specific legal requirements. Awarded contracts are available statewide and facilitated by one cooperative member agency acting as the contract administrator. They will help you with any questions regarding the contract and provide any support documentation you need in order to purchase off the contract.
Please note that contracts are also available in non-member states through piggyback contract options. Download a complete member contact listing.
- Athletic Equipment and Supplies (3)
- Athletic Lighting (1)
- Athletic Surfaces (6)
- Career and Technical Education (1)
- Custodial Supplies (1)
- Digital Copiers (2)
- Digital Resources (1)
- Facility Mgmt Software (1)
- Furniture (4)
- LED Lighting (1)
- Metal Detectors (1)
- Office Supplies (1)
- Roofing (2)
- School & Instr. Supplies (2)
- Scoreboards & Signage (1)
- Technology Catalog (2)
AstroTurf
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Astroturf is a proven leader in providing synthetic turf customer solutions that include product development, design build, project management, construction, installation and proactive maintenance. Our management team has over 50 years of combined synthetic turf industry experience. Our experience provides the knowledge necessary for a smooth transition from your current athletic field. The mission of Astroturf is to provide synthetic turf systems that go the distance with advancements in athletic performance.
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2015. Contract and extensions possible through March 2020.
BioFit Engineered Products
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BioFit Engineered Products is an Ohio-based manufacturer of U.S. Green Building Council LEED® compliant ergonomic lab chairs & stools, GREENGUARD® certified cafeteria & mobile folding tables, and specialty products for healthcare, office, laboratory, clean room/ESD/high tech, educational, industrial, and hospitality setting, and for custom needs and environments. BioFit seating meets CA 117.
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Bid 2018 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2017. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
CDW-G
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CDW is a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government, education and healthcare. With a balanced portfolio of 250,000 small-, medium- and large-sized customers, CDW generated net sales of $10.1 billion in 2012, and employs more than 6,800 coworkers in 25 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
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Bid 2018 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2017. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
CEIA USA
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CEIA is a world leading manufacturing company specialized in the design, engineering and production of Metal Detectors and Electromagnetic Inspection Devices. CEIA USA offers a broad range of simple, fast and effective metal detection and security screening solutions for the detection of all the metal objects that could be considered a threat to individuals and their safety. CEIA USA security screening solutions include walk-through and hand-held metal detectors, bottled liquid scanners and new le‎tter and parcel metal detector. ISO 9001 Certified, GSA Contract Holder and DHS SAFETY Act Certified.
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Bid 2014 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2013. Contract and extensions possible through March 2018.
Daktronics
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Daktronics, based in Brookings, South Dakota, is a world leader of informing and entertaining people through dynamic audio-visual communication systems. Daktronics designs, manufacturers, builds and installs scoreboards, video displays, electronic message centers, pool timing systems, outdoor stadium sound systems, and rigging for arenas and theatres.
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2015. Contract and extensions possible through March 2020.
Facility Solution Group
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Facility Solutions Group is a leading single-source provider of lighting, electrical, energy, signage, and technology solutions, operating across all fifty States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
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Bid 2018 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2017. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
FieldTurf USA, Inc.
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FieldTurf was developed and engineered for athletes, by athletes. The company that changed the way athletes view “artificial turf”. Before FieldTurf, natural grass was considered by many to be the best solution for sports fields around the world – even though it required constant maintenance and could not withstand heavy use. FieldTurf changed the industry perfecting the long pile, in-filled artificial turf product To date, FieldTurf has over 7,000 installations worldwide.
Member Benefits
• Pre-determined, preferential pricing
• Eliminate duplication and expense of bid process
• Turn-key process
• Expedite the purchase/installation of sport surface
• Obtain the products you want at a competitive price
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2015. Contract and extensions possible through March 2020.
Hellas Construction, Inc.
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Hellas Construction, Inc. was established in 2003 and has grown to be one of the largest sports construction contractors in the United States. While specializing in the general construction of sports facilities and synthetic surfaces, Hellas also champions innovative artificial turf manufacturing, base construction, field, track and tennis planning, installation and maintenance.
Hellas manufactures its own products at its American factories using only the highest-quality raw materials for its playing surfaces. The only sports construction firm to offer all manufacturing, design and construction services in a one-stop-shop, Hellas applies its innovative delivery method to all its projects.
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2015. Contract and extensions possible through March 2020.
Konica Minolta
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Konica Minolta’s award-winning bizhub products speed your output and streamline your workflow with multifunctional productivity — printing, copying, and scanning with simple on-screen control, seamless software integration and all the options you need for right-size scalability in any business or professional application.
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Bid 2017 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2016. Contract and extensions possible through March 2021.
Kranos Corporation dba Schutt Sports
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For 100 years, Schutt has created innovative and protective equipment for athletes around the world. Schutt Sports has been manufacturing and supplying football protective equipment to public education and private entities since 1935.
Schutt Sports began producing football helmets in 1987, and has been a leader in the industry since. Schutt Sports builds gear for players and is committed to developing the most innovative and technologically advanced gear in sports.
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Bid 2018.5 – Bid recommended for approval in April 2018. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
Kyocera
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Kyocera offers an award winning line of copier and multi-functional print devices through the AEPA contract. By using this program, excellent discounts can be achieved while at the same time eliminating the need for competitive bidding. This approach saves time, money and important resources.
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Bid 2017 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2016. Contract and extensions possible through March 2021.
Mackin Educational Resources
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Mackin Educational Resources provides high-quality library and classroom materials for PK-12 schools and public libraries around the world, including books, ebooks, DVDs, audio books, educational software, online databases and more. Mackin.com has the largest age-appropriate database of titles in the country, in addition to providing free collection analysis and collection development services.
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2015. Contract and extensions possible through March 2020.
Midwest Technology Products
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Midwest Technology Products is an AEPA vendor partner specializing in the resell of industrial arts, vocation and technology equipment for your curriculum needs.
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Bid 2018.5 – Bid recommended for approval in April 2018. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
MNJ Technologies
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MNJ Technologies Direct is a direct solution provider of business grade computer hardware and software technology products. It is our intention to help make the product selection and procurement process more efficient and cost effective. Our account managers are dedicated to enhancing the overall customer experience and will work directly with the customer to help find the right products and services to meet their needs.
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Bid 2018 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2017. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
National Business Furniture
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National Business Furniture was founded in 1975 with the mission to improve every workplace. From primary education to corporate learning, we offer a huge selection of educational furniture in a wide range of categories. We put quality furniture at the forefront of our business while providing unparalleled service both during and after the sale. Our team of furniture experts are available to help you find the furniture that will fit your space and your budget. Plus, we have hundreds of products that ship today, all covered by our exclusive Lifetime Guarantee.
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2018 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2017. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
Partac Peat Corporation
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Bio – BEAM CLAY® is the brand of infield materials that have been recognized as the standard of excellence for baseball and softball infields for many years. We have supplied over 150 Major and Minor League Baseball teams across the country. The NY Yankees, for instance, have played on BEAM CLAY®, as it has evolved over the years, since 1952 and the infield at the new Yankee Stadium is BEAM CLAY® Baseball Diamond Mix – Pro Premium. In addition, we supply hundreds other products used on sports fields from bases to windscreens, so that we can provide you with the best value and products, depending upon your level of maintenance, location, climate, and budget – to truly be “Your One-Stop Source for America’s Baseball and Sports Surfaces & Supplies!”
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Bid 2018.5 – Bid recommended for approval in April 2018. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
Progressive Roofing
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Progressive Roofing has been in the roofing business for over 35 years. We are a trained/certified applicator in all roofing systems. We provide all types of roofing services (repairs, maintenance, restoration, re-roof, coating, roofing analysis, waterproofing)
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Bid 2017 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2016. Contract and extensions possible through March 2021.
Quill
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Quill is an AEPA vendor partner that provides everyday low prices on the key essentials for your school district or organization in the following categories:
- School & Instructional Supplies
- Office Supplies
- Kitchen Supplies
- Custodial Supplies
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Bid 2015 – School & Instructional Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2014. Contract and extensions possible through March 2019.
Bid 2015 – Office Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2014. Contract and extensions possible through March 2019.
Bid 2015 – Custodial Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2014. Contract and extensions possible through March 2019
School Specialty – Sportstime
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VALUE. SELECTION. SERVICE. QUALITY.
With more than over 400 new items of well-known brands such as SPARK aligned equipment, as well as a large and respected selection of proprietary brands, School Specialty has all of your athletics equipment & supplies needs covered.
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Bid 2018.5 – Bid recommended for approval April 2018. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
School Specialty Furniture-Classroom Select
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FURNITURE FOR 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Classroom Select furniture has you covered for any area in your school – from classrooms and labs to cafeterias and offices. Designed to be as affordable as it is durable, it’s built to help engage students while appealing to budget conscious administrators.
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Bid 2018 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2017. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
School Specialty-Education Essentials
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VALUE. SELECTION. SERVICE. QUALITY.
With more than 40,000 classroom and school essentials consisting of well-known brands such as Crayola and 3M, as well as a large and respected selection of proprietary brands, School Specialty Education Essentials has all of your basic school and classroom needs covered.
School Specialty also offers these fine brands under your Instructional Supplies contract. Please visit http://www.schoolspecialty.com for more information.
Early Childhood classroom product and furniture solutions that inspire life-long learner.
An expansive array of art supplies, ideas and support.
Special products and solutions to help ensure success for students with special needs
Every day savings on your everyday supplies
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Bid 2014 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2013. Contract and extensions possible through March 2018.
Schooldude
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Schooldude is the nations #1 provider of web-native family management tools designed exclusively for the unique needs of educational institutions. Work order system, preventative maintenance, inventory management, facility scheduling are just a few solutions available.
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in Decemeber 2015. Contract and extensions possible through March 2020.
Shaw Sports Turf
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A wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Shaw Industries is a full flooring provider to the residential and commercial markets. Shaw supplies carpet, hardwood, laminate, resilient, and tile/stone flooring products, as well as synthetic turf. Shaw Sports Turf is one of the leading synthetic turf companies in North America and has represented quality and innovation for more than two decades with over 2,000 successful installations, including an impressive list of high-profile field installations.
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2015. Contract and extensions possible throught March 2020.
Sico America Inc.
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SICO America Inc. and its education division are engaged in the business of selling furniture of various types and other ancillary products to K-12 public schools and other public entities across all 50 United States.
For over 60 years, SICO has been a leading, worldwide manufacturer of mobile folding products to help public agencies maximize the efficient use of their space. From our full line of mobile folding tables, to our portable folding leg tables and easy to use mobile folding stages, we offer a host of innovative products that offer the same ingenuity and quality that so many of our customers have come to expect from SICO. With such a diverse family of products, SICO can fulfill the needs of any facility.
Our presence in the global marketplace speaks for itself. SICO has become a global leader of portable product solutions that optimize the use of space. SICO prides itself in delivering products that last the test of time while continuing a strong tradition of providing superior customer service. We are on the high end of quality, while our niche is products which allow spaces to be multi-purpose.
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Bid 2018 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2017. Contract and extensions possible through March 2022.
Sport Surfaces Distributing, Inc.
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Sport Surfaces Distributing, Inc. furnishes, install, and maintains athletic playing surfaces including gymnasium floors, weight & fitness floors, synthetic turf fields, running tracks, and tennis courts.
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Bid 2017 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2016. Contract and extensions possible through March 2021.
Techline Sports Lighting
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From design to installation, your Techline representative partners directly with you and your team to manage everything from concept, through installation, and beyond. Sports Lighting is our ONLY business and our team is committed to exceeding your expectations. Techline provides the highest quality lighting systems at the most competitive prices. Choose the latest in LED sports lighting technology for the ultimate in engineering innovation. HDTV quality, precision lighting, remote controlled monitoring, reduced installation cost and 50-75% energy savings are just some of the benefits of TSLED Sport LED. At Techline Sports Lighting, we bring our best game….to light!
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Bid 2017 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2016. Contract and extensions possible through March 2021.
The Motz Group
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For nearly 40 years, The Motz Group has been committed to leaving a lasting legacy with every field they create. They are synthetic and natural turf specialists, focusing on sports field design, construction, removal, replacement, maintenance and management. Motz has made their name designing innovative and comprehensive performance-based sports field systems, tailored to their customer’s specific needs. They build fields from inception to completion with pride, dignity, and the utmost integrity. With quality craftsmanship and proven safety in mind, they are committed to partnering with their customers from ground break to replacement, guiding them every step of the way.
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Bid 2016 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2015. Contract and extensions possible through March 2020.
Weatherproofing Technologies
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For almost two decades, Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance and Its subsidiary WTI (Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.) have been providing AEPA members with unique facility asset management solutions designed to reduce your roofing and building envelope life-cycle costs, while improving building performance. Expedited contract procurement and our comprehensive start-to-finish project management capabilities allow you to concentrate on your daily responsibilities while WTI takes the responsibility for ensuring a safe, dry, comfortable environment.
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Bid 2017 – Bid recommended for approval in December 2016. Contract and extensions possible through March 2021.
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