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PURCHASING

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Contact Debbi Christy for answers to all of your questions about cooperative purchasing.  Debbi can be reached at 765/653-2727 or by email at dchristy@wciesc.k12.in.us.



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The goal is to support the needs of our member districts. The value this brings to our members is not only a cost savings but also saving precious employee time, which adds to further cost savings.

The Educational Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (ECPA) is a collaborative alliance between eight Indiana education service centers dedicated to streamlining the purchasing process for member school districts.

Our purchasing team actively works to remove barriers for schools by vetting top vendors, simplifying the procurement process while ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations.

With a focus on quality, customer service, and cost efficiency, ECPA empowers districts to leverage collective buying power, securing top-quality goods and services at significantly reduced costs through vetted contracts. By working with ECPA, schools can stretch every dollar, maximize efficiency, and ensure compliance.

 
​Click on these links to make your purchases.  
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The added benefits of this Amazon contract are:

  • Districts can use Amazon Business  to satisfy procurement requirements for quotes since the award was done through a vetted RFP process

  • Purchases made through this contract directly support Indiana’s Educational Service Centers

  • Set up is easy click here

AMAZON SAVINGS IS HERE!

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Working Together to bring our members the BEST!

CURRENT PAPER BIDS
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CURRENT PAPER BIDS
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Contact your IAESC Marketing Specialist for Quantity Purchasing

Tommy Wells

twells@wesc.k12.in.us

800-326-5467 ext 202

​COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS
Member districts save time and money by utilizing our competitively procured contracts with top vendors across a variety of categories for the classroom and supporting departments within the district. All of the contracts available through Cooperative Programs can be accessed by contacting the vendor.  A full listing of vendors, contracts, and contact information is available on the Cooperative Programs website, linked here. 

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IAESC E-PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP
​WCIESC offers an online e-procurement option for schools to order cooperative purchasing supplies quickly and accurately, effectively reducing staff ordering time. Included are AEPA Bids (Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies) a twenty-two state purchasing cooperative providing purchasing opportunities in the areas of:  playground equipment, carpeting, roofing, vehicles, athletic surfaces, books, school/office supplies, facility maintenance software, technology equipment, class & office furniture, modular/portable buildings, printers, sports equipment/supplies, and copiers. https://wesc.iaesc.org/
 
VENDOR PARTNERSHIPS The value brought to our members includes savings in both purchasing cost and employee time, which equates to even greater cost savings. Our partners are vetted by our partnerships team members for quality, service, and return on investment. Our Partnerships page is designed to introduce the partnerships, provide a brief description of their services, and connect you to the partner’s website for additional information. ESC of I member school districts are afforded special discount pricing for the partner services.  WCIESC member school districts are afforded special discount pricing for partner services.  To request members only pricing, go to the vendor link and complete the short intake form. Please note, you must go through ESC of I to access your special members benefits linked here Partnerships | ESC of Indiana
 
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