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.
Summer Paper Buy 2025 - Order by May 18th
Iowa's Area Education Agencies awarded The Paper Corporation (Des Moines, Iowa) for the summer paper bid. Please click on the Learn More button for the details.
IASL Book Award Book Sets for 2025-26 - Order by August 28th
Iowa's Area Education Agencies awarded Follett Content for the Iowa Association of School Librarians book award sets for the 2025-2026 year! Please click on the Learn More button for the details.