Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #63-KGS1147280
Event Rental Equipment and Support Services for NC State University Athletics and Campus Events
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
63-KGS1147280
NAICS
532310
NC State University is seeking qualified suppliers for a multi-year convenience contract to provide event rental equipment and support services for campus-wide events, with a special focus on Athletics and Football Operations. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina State University, Procurement Services Department - Contact: Kristen Shelton, NCCM, CPPB - Scope of Products and Services: - Rental of tents and structures (frame tents, pole tents, clearspan, sidewalls, canopies) - Staging and flooring (portable staging, risers, subflooring, dance floors, ADA-compliant ramps) - Seating and furniture (folding chairs, bleachers, tables, linens, podiums) - Power and lighting (generators, distribution panels, cabling, site lighting, AC/HVAC units) - Barricades and crowd control (fencing, stanchions, signage supports) - Miscellaneous support equipment (climate control units, misting fans, flooring, lighting) - Specialized Football Operations equipment (tents, tables, chairs, generators, HVAC/AC, cable ramp covers, flooring, French doors, lighting, stanchions, patio heaters, on-site technicians) - Services Requested: - Event planning assistance, site evaluation, on-site management, safety compliance - Delivery, installation, maintenance, and removal of rental equipment - Mobilization, pre-season setup, game-day standby personnel for Football Operations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - One Primary Supplier will be designated for Football Operations; others form a pre-qualified pool for general campus events - No guaranteed minimum or maximum volume; contract is as-needed - Pricing must remain firm-fixed for the initial term - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; suppliers may propose equipment from any reputable manufacturer - Places of Performance: - Multiple NC State University facilities in Raleigh, including Carter-Finley Stadium, Talley Student Union, Reynolds Coliseum, and various campus greenspaces
Description
North Carolina State University is seeking to establish a convenience contract with qualified suppliers to provide event rental equipment and related support services. The University intends to establish a pre-qualified pool of suppliers for use across campus, support a wide range of University events and operational needs, and designate one Primary Supplier for Football Operations. This contract will be used on an as-needed basis with no minimum or maximum volume of work guaranteed.