Become a Vendor Partner
LTC Purchasing Program is a statewide cooperative that was developed for schools in Illinois served by the Illinois State Board of Education and its Regional Offices of Education. The goal of LTC Purchasing Program is to provide a voluntary purchasing program that combines the purchasing power of Illinois school districts and other eligible entities to offer aggressive pricing on technology products and services.
To achieve this goal, LTC Purchasing Program secures strategic partnerships with some of the most innovative organizations in educational technology. Our vendor partnerships are ongoing, purposeful, substantive and mutually-beneficial collaborations.
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Become an LTC Purchasing Program Partner and Contract Holder
Manufacturers and resellers have the opportunity to be awarded an LTC Purchasing Program contract by winning a Request for Proposals (RFP) or entering a Sole-Source Agreement.
Competitively Bid Contracts
Competitively bid contracts start with a Request for Proposals (RFP) from LTC Purchasing Program or the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA). For the competitive bidding processes, AEPA uses an online, eProcurement service called Public Purchase.
Register For Upcoming Bid Notifications through AEPA
View 2026 Bidding Information for AEPA
Sole-Source Agreements
Sole-Source Agreements start with a nomination from LTC Purchasing Program members, or when a potential partner submits the LTC Purchasing Program Partner Applications. Nominations and applications are reviewed by LTC Purchasing Program members, and if approved, the LTC Purchasing Program Purchasing Coordinator works with the vendor to develop contractual terms beneficial to LTC Purchasing Program members and the vendor. The LTC Purchasing Program conducts quarterly reviews of vendor applications, prioritizing partners that align with LTC Purchasing Program’s mission, provide competitive pricing, have a footprint in Illinois, and have been in business for 5+ years.
Benefits
We are a strategic partner with a local reach. Connect with Illinois through marketing and events.
LTC Purchasing Program has a strong relationship with school districts and purchasing agents in Illinois, and LTC Purchasing Program partners gain access to new markets, connections, and opportunities. In addition, LTC Purchasing Program offers partners these unique benefits:
- Advertising on the LTC Purchasing Program webpage, including company logo and contract details on custom partner page
- Monthly e-newsletter features, including but not limited to, new product announcements, specials, webinar announcement/details, showcase or other event details
- Advertising of partnership and product offerings at conferences that LTC Purchasing Program attends as an exhibitor, including print collateral and promotional items provided by supplier
- Opportunities to host special events, such as showcases, lunch and learns, and webinars.
Partner Resources
Resources for existing partners.
Marketplace
The LTC Purchasing Program Markeplace uses Equal Level’s procurement platform to facilitate purchases. View our Marketplace FAQ.
Submit Quarterly Reports
Purchases are reported by the partner to LTC Purchasing Program every quarter. A sample of the quarterly report is available for reference.
LTC Awards
All LTC Purchasing Program partners are eligible the the LTC Alliance Award. The Alliance Award recognizes private sector partners who uniquely support and impact school districts through collaborations, partnerships, and alignment with student learning.
Sponsorship Opportunities
LTC Purchasing Program partners interested in further connecting with schools may consider sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities offered by these conferences:
- IETC. An annual in-person conference in central Illinois.
- SecurED Schools. A multi-state virtual conference on cybersecurity and data privacy.
- SummIT. An in-person summer networking and professional learning opportunity for IT leaders.