META Solutions’ Purchasing Cooperative analyzes costs, negotiates with vendors, and makes recommendations for products and services that have been submitted for competitive bidding. Our number one goal is to save schools time and money, and we do so by effectively providing an online marketplace of quality goods and services at substantially lower prices.
In addition, META purchasing members are able to leverage the collective buying power of a consortium of schools serving more than 450,000 students across the state of Ohio. All members have equal standing for their purchases, regardless of size.
META’s Purchasing Cooperative has provided millions of dollars in cost savings, and has significantly increased work efficiency in our districts. We are a one-stop-shop for all your purchasing needs, providing high quality products at special rates so that schools can focus on what matters most – educating students.
Stephanie Zinger
Cooperative Purchasing Director
stephaniezinger@metasolutions.net
614-934-6509
Beth Glitt
Purchasing Coordinator
bglitt@metasolutions.net
614-934-6510
Tony VanGundy
Energy Program Manager
tvangundy@metasolutions.net
614-934-6533
META CO-OP Pricing
K-12 Educational Entities:
Membership is now FREE!
Non K-12 Educational Entities:
Please call for pricing.
To join, please contact: purchasing@metasolutions.net.
Become a META purchasing member today and receive these exclusive savings!
META Solutions’ Purchasing Cooperative analyzes costs, negotiates with vendors, and makes recommendations for products and services that have been submitted for competitive bidding. Our number one goal is to save schools time and money, and we do so by effectively providing an online marketplace of quality goods and services at substantially lower prices.
In addition, META purchasing members are able to leverage the collective buying power of a consortium of schools serving more than 450,000 students across the state of Ohio. All members have equal standing for their purchases, regardless of size.
META’s Purchasing Cooperative has provided millions of dollars in cost savings, and has significantly increased work efficiency in our districts. We are a one-stop-shop for all your purchasing needs, providing high quality products at special rates so that schools can focus on what matters most – educating students.
META CO-OP Programs
AEPA (Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies)
META Solutions’ partnerships with organizations such as the AEPA and the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC) bring national purchasing power to META’s members, allowing them to take advantage of discounts offered through these affiliated organizations. The contracts obtained through these partnerships offer the best prices on quality products and premier services based on the needs of more than 35 million students in this national effort. Additional benefits include extensive school savings and a large variety of quality products and services that span across 45 commodity groups.
AEPA Programs:
Athletic Equipment & Supplies
Athletic & Recreational Lighting
Audio Visual Integration
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Copiers & Related Services
Custodial Catalog
Digital Display Solutions
Digital Resources & Instructional Materials
Disaster Recovery Remediation Services
E-Rate Consulting Services
Electric Vehicle Charging
Facility Management Software
Furniture Catalog
Hardwood & Synthetic Flooring
Health & Wellness
HVAC Systems
Industrial Arts & Career Tech Supply
Institutional Kitchen Equipment
Lawn & Grounds Keeping Equipment Supplies
LED Lighting
Maintenance Repair & Operation
Mobile Cellular Connectivity Solutions
Office Supply Catalog
Playground Recreation Structures
Roofing & Building Envelope
School & Instructional Supply Catalog
Security Solutions
Synthetic Turf & Court Surfaces
Technology Buyback
Technology Catalog
Vehicles
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS & COMMUNITIES PURCHASING
META Solutions’ Purchasing Cooperative provides rapid procurement for local governments and other public entities. With a myriad of competitively bid contracts that are tailored to meet Ohio’s specific legal requirements, META provides a simplification and cost-savings that helps guide your local entity to success.
Rapid, thorough, transparent and built on customer service, META’s Purchasing Cooperative has provided millions of dollars in cost savings and has significantly increased efficiency. Partnering with META allows local governments and public entities to focus on what matters most while we minimize paperwork, decrease timelines, and provide high quality products and services at special rates.
Whether it’s an energy project, employee benefits, a 9-passenger van, or even something as simple as copier paper, META’s thorough and transparent procurement process will put you at ease while saving you time and money. Don’t see what you are looking for here? Contact META with your needs, and we will work to make it happen.
Stephanie Zinger
Cooperative Purchasing Director
stephaniezinger@metasolutions.net
614-934-6509
Beth Glitt
Purchasing Coordinator
bglitt@metasolutions.net
614-934-6510
Tony VanGundy
Energy Program Manager
tvangundy@metasolutions.net
614-934-6533
PURCHASING AREAS OF INTEREST
Quick Links
AEPA/OCEPC
We partner with the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia and the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies to provide discounted rates to our members.
Vendor Registration Form
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Downloads
META Solutions’ Purchasing Cooperative strives to be the best partner for your purchasing needs. We aim to help lighten the administrative workload at the district level by taking on more of it at the cooperative level. Towards that end, this webpage is designed to simplify the procurement review process for all parties involved: the district, the cooperative, the auditing firm Crowe LLC, and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
FOR DISTRICTS: In the folder titled District Procurement Documents, you will find guidance for your part of the procurement review. Because Crowe and ODEW have access to the documents they need to assess your district’s compliance, districts getting reviewed now simply need to provide:
- D – Evaluation Criteria
- H – Invoices
- Answers to four internal controls questions
Please do acquaint yourself with all the documents in this folder as it will give you insight into the larger purchasing picture as well as make your procurement reviews easier.
As always, if you have questions or need clarification, please reach out to purchasing@metasolutions.net.