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

Audio Visual
Automated External Defibrillator
Bakery
Classroom & Office Supplies
Copier Paper
Custodial Supplies
Dairy
Electric
Employee Benefits

Energy & Building Projects
HVAC Filter Program
Ice Cream
LED Products
Library
Lunchroom Food and Supplies
Natural Gas
Produce
School Buses & 9-Passenger Vans
Transportation Supplies and Bus Cameras

National Bids
META Solutions has enhanced your membership benefits through our partnerships with the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) and the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia (OCEPC).  This brings national purchasing power to META’s members, allowing them to take advantage of discounts offered through these affiliated organizations. The nationally bid, locally awarded contracts obtained through these partnerships offer the best prices on quality products and premier services. Projects are faster, simpler, and better through cooperative purchasing.  These contracts have been competitively bid and publicly awarded, saving districts significant time and money by reducing the administrative burden of the contracting process.

AEPA Programs are listed below.  More information can be obtained by visiting: https://aepacoop.org/purchasing-categories/

If you do not see what you are looking for, reach out to purchasing@metasolutions.net

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.

PURCHASING AREAS OF INTEREST

Published Bids

AEPA Bid 025.5 Legal Notice

AEPA Bid 025 Legal Notice

24-25 School Bus & 9-Passenger Van Bid

2024-2025 Bus Bid Spreadsheet

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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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.

Procurement Documents