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AEA Purchasing

Welcome to AEA Purchasing

AEA Purchasing facilitates a voluntary purchasing program to help Iowa schools and other eligible entities save time and money. Our goal is to combine the purchasing power of Iowa schools to offer aggressive pricing on materials, goods, and services through a competitive bid process.

$5.5 million

The estimated amount that schools saved in 2023-24 as a result of AEA Purchasing's programs.

Check out our Buyer's Guide!

Download our Buyer's Guide for a glance at the variety of contracts we have available.

Privacy Policy

AEA Purchasing does not share personal data (phone numbers) and consent with third parties / affiliates or partners.

Winter Paper Buy

For competitive bid pricing on bulk orders of copy paper, colored paper, envelopes, and more, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss! Our winter paper anticipated date to order is November 25, 2024.