Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Update on our Statewide Technology Buy

AEA Purchasing solicits a line-item bid every two years for technology products that are emerging and in high demand. January 2022 marked a new cycle of awarded products and partners that are eager to serve Iowa's schools.

Awarded under our STB2022AEAPURCH contract are the following partners and products:

  • ACCO Brands: 40% off entire catalog, Discovery 1100 document camera, GBC laminators, and film

  • Camcor, Inc.: 3% off entire catalog

  • Innovative Office Solutions: Batteries, presentation remote, digital storage, Sanford markers, Universal 3-ring binders, Fellowes binding combs

  • JourneyEd.com, Inc.: 6% off entire technology catalog, various software (including Adobe, Microsoft, Nuance, Symantec, TechSmith, VM Ware, and more)

  • Lightspeed Technologies, Inc: 22% off entire catalog

  • Midwest Computer Products, Inc.: Elmo document cameras, BENQ interactive touchscreens, Boxlight ProColor interactive touchscreens, Epson projectors, 25% off Da-Lite screens

  • Scott Electric: 5% off lamps, Hop brand laminating film
For a big picture, at-a-glance view of all our technology buy has to offer, download our buyer's guide here.

Many of our awarded items can be searched through the AEA Purchasing Marketplace, added to a cart, and ordered electronically.  The Marketplace can help you with shopping, saving, and searching for products.

As a reminder, if you are ordering a large quantity of a particular product, ALWAYS contact the vendor, reference the AEA Purchasing contract number (STB2022AEAPURCH), and request lower pricing via a quote! 

Please email Laurie if you have any questions regarding the Technology contracts.