American Office Products Distributors, Inc. (AOPD) is pleased to announce that it has earned a publicly procured, competitively solicited contract award for #R10-1187 from Education Service Center, (Region 10), an Equalis Group Lead Agency.
This agreement expands AOPD’s reach by providing Equalis members with access to AOPD’s comprehensive portfolio of office products and services, backed by the local service and expertise of its independent dealer network.
AOPD’s Executive Director, Angela Price, stated, “We are proud to partner with Equalis Group. Their commitment to serving public agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations aligns closely with AOPD’s mission of connecting our independent dealers with meaningful opportunities through national cooperative contracts. This award strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional service, local support, and competitive value to Equalis members while expanding opportunities for the AOPD dealer network.”
Equalis Group delivers compliant, publicly procured cooperative agreements that public sector entities, including federal and state agencies, local governments, and educational institutions across the country can utilize to: i) quickly acquire the products and services they need; ii) receive better pricing through the collective buying power of Equalis Group Members; and, iii) save time through Equalis Group’s legal and compliant alternative to conducting their own resource-consuming solicitation process.
This contract was procured and awarded in accordance with the requirements of 2-C.F.R. Part 200, commonly referred to as “Uniform Guidance”. Why is that important? Because public sector entities receiving federal grant and award dollars can typically spend those dollars through Equalis Group’s already-procured contracts without having to conduct their own bid or request for proposals (RFP).
Paige McInnis, Vice President of Procurement stated, “We are pleased to partner with AOPD and its network of independent dealers. Together, we are providing Equalis Group members with access to experienced local businesses backed by national purchasing power. This partnership strengthens our ability to offer quality solutions, outstanding service, and competitive pricing while supporting the communities our members serve.”
How to Purchase through this Contract:
This cooperative contract vehicle is immediately available to Equalis Group members. Any public sector entity within the United States can join Equalis Group and begin utilizing this competitively solicited contract by completing the membership agreement, located here. There are no dues, fees, or obligations to join Equalis Group.
Contract Information:
- Contract #: R10-1187A
- Effective Date: effective date
- Expiration Date: 7/1/2026
- Renewable Through: 3 year initial term with two optional one year renewals
Additional information regarding the procurement process and contract award can be found on the AOPD landing page on the Equalis Group website.
About Equalis Group:
Equalis Group is a national public sector purchasing cooperative that develops and administers a diverse portfolio of cooperative purchasing programs that cover a wide range of products and services. Each program in Equalis’ rapidly growing portfolio provides its members with a legal and compliant exemption to the traditional bid/RFP process and the ability to configure the solution that best meets their individual needs while achieving the lowest total cost.