AEA Purchasing Academic Versions of Operational Software

AEA Purchasing, a division of the Iowa Association of Area Education Agencies, is issuing an RFP to create a statewide procurement program that offers academic‑licensed versions of major operational software (Microsoft, Adobe, Google Workspace for Education Plus, VMware, AutoCAD, etc.) to K‑12 public and non‑public schools and related entities. Vendors will submit proposals through the Public Purchase electronic system; the goal is to secure aggressive pricing and consistent licensing terms for approximately 500,000 students across Iowa. • Scope: Provide pricing, licensing terms, and support for a catalog of academic software products. • Target buyers: Iowa Area Education Agencies, public and non‑public school districts, and other academic organizations. • Delivery: Software licenses delivered electronically or via volume‑license agreements; ongoing renewal and support may be required. • Timeline: Bid documents released 09/14/2026, proposals due 10/05/2026 by 9:00 a.m. CT. • Evaluation: Competitive pricing, compliance with academic licensing, vendor capability to support large‑scale deployments.