Navigating government purchasing can be complex. Creating an RFP, finding qualified vendors, reviewing responses, and selecting the right partner all take time—especially when your needs are already clear.
Cooperative purchasing offers a streamlined alternative, allowing you to select trusted products and vendors without the administrative burden. Government procurement shouldn’t slow down your EV charging goals. With AEPA cooperative purchasing, you can skip lengthy RFPs, avoid vendor back-and-forth, and get the equipment you already know you need—quickly, compliantly, and at competitive pricing.
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We Design, Produce, Own, and Operate EV Charging Stations
Blink Charging propels EV adoption through global operation and deployment of charging stations for commercial and residential sectors:
Why Cooperative Purchasing Works
Cooperative purchasing eliminates redundant procurement work by providing pre-competed, ready-to-use contracts.
This approach reduces cost, saves time, and often results in better pricing due to large-scale buying power.
It has become a widely adopted best practice for public-sector procurement nationwide.
About AEPA
AEPA (Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies) is a multi-state, nonprofit organization uniting educational agencies across the country.
Representing the interests of schools and public agencies, AEPA ensures equal purchasing opportunities and addresses both current and future procurement needs.
The organization supports more than 25 million students nationwide, ensuring its contracts meet rigorous standards of quality, transparency, and value.
Blink’s AEPA Awarded Contract
Blink received the AEPA 024-B Electric Vehicle Charging contract for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and related services.
Our evaluation covered company background, product strength, delivery capability, references, warranties, and pricing—ensuring agencies can trust Blink as a vetted provider.
Contract Number: AEPA 024-B Electric Vehicle Charging
The AEPA contract is available in the following states: CA-CalSav, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY
Through this contract, Blink has been selected as an EV charging provider by multiple educational agencies, including:
Green River Regional Educational Cooperative
Cooperative Purchasing Connection
EducationPlus
Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia
InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD)
Wilson Education Center
Products & Services Available Through AEPA
Level 2 EV Charging Stations
High-power L2 (7.2 kW / 11.5 kW / 19.2 kW)
Network services & EVSE
Load management
Charging station management software
Fleet management software
Fleet charging solutions
Turnkey EV charging services
Mobile app
Smart reporting
Full replacement warranty
24/7 customer support
Lead the Way Towards Sustainability
Turnkey Services
Learn more about Blink’s turnkey program and we will guide you through the seamless process of design, engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and utility coordination.
Verified Vendor
State and local governments trust Blink to deliver and install their EV Charging equipment. We are certified as EVSE vendors and officially designated suppliers for government and related agencies like AEPA, Omnia, Sourcewell, and NASPO.
Advanced Host Network
The Blink Network has been designed to provide hosts with increased visibility and easy management of their locations and chargers. The cloud-based software allows hosts to download reports, apply flexible pricing, and monitor real-time charge events.
Industry-Leading Equipment
Blink’s charging stations offer a full range of deployment configurations, including single and multiple cord pedestals, individual and paired wall-mount chargers, DC fast, and even single-family residential charging stations.
We Offer Flexible Business Models For Every Industry
Blink Charging provides flexible business models for our host locations. Blink’s four unique business models are designed for every business, allowing any location to be turned into an EV charging destination.
Host-Owned
Ideal for service locations, Blink's Host Owned option allows sole ownership and operation of EV charging stations.
Host-Owned Finance
Delivers the same level of control as (“Host”) ownership while providing the ability to finance over a term. Ranging from 12-60 months.
Blink-Owned
In specific locations, Blink provides installation, equipment, operations, and administration, sharing revenue with the host.
Hybrid-Owned
With the hybrid program, Blink covers equipment, operations, and administration costs; you just make the site EV charger ready.
Change the world. One charger at a time.
They love Blink, and so will you!
Sustainability Accomplishments
5,169 acres
of U.S. forest that our solutions have saved in one year.
4,195,665 pounds
of CO2 emissions our technology kept out of the air.
491,445 gallons
of gasoline that were conserved in 2023.
189,049 bags
of waste that was recycled instead of being stuffed in a landfill.