OCEPC is a Proud Member of:

MISSION

To enhance the role and effectiveness of the individual educational purchasing consortium through the collaboration for state-wide or regional purchasing, sharing of information, and education of its members.

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MEMBERSHIP

Each educational purchasing consortium may become a member of the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia by paying an annual membership fee of $200.  Each voting member must represent a public school district or a council of government that represents public school districts.

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SCHOOL BENEFITS

• School Savings
  Savings on products and services, reduced administrative and clerical time, and contract prices for extended periods of time.
• Quality Products
  Approved vendors provide quality products in over 45 commodity groups.
• Quality Services
  Approved vendors provide excellent services through ordering, delivery and follow-up processes.

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VENDOR BENEFITS

• Savings on marketing costs.
• Dealing with one large customer base.
• Obtaining a large volume of business with one quotation.
• Obtaining a reliable customer base.
• Getting assistance of the cooperative in expansion of customer base.