Staples Advantage

Staples Advantage is one of the nation’s most well-known and reliable office retailers.

As a result of competitive and nationally solicited bids through the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA), schools, cities, counties and special districts have access to a comprehensive selection of competitively priced products through Staples Advantage.

Schools and local government can take advantage of competitive prices without the added cost of acquisition. AEPA and the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) have already assumed the cost and burden of issuing bids. Awards were made locally by MCOE after advertising and the implementation of bidding procedures outlined in the California Public Contract Code.

MCOE has awarded Staples catalog contracts in the area of Office Supplies (including furniture) , Instructional Supplies, and Custodial Supplies.

The process allows schools, charter schools, community colleges, and other government agencies to take advantage of national bid pricing regardless of agency size. It puts all schools and agencies on the same playing field, ensuring schools the ability to order product when it is needed and at the same awarded price throughout the year.

With warehouses in both Northern and Southern California, Staples maintains a comprehensive catalog of offerings under contract for:

• General office products
• Teachers’ aids
• Classroom specialty products
• Art and craft supplies
• Breakroom supplies
• A complete line of classroom furniture
• Front-office furniture
• Library furniture and supplies
• Audio-visual equipment
• Janitorial supplies and equipment
• General building supplies
• Safety products

Providing local service and next-business-day delivery, Staples and its just-in-time infrastructure can help you avoid the costs associated with maintaining warehouses and the vehicles to deliver products.