Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #55-55-060226
Appalachian State University Seeks Third-Party Management for Ticket Office Operations
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
June 19, 2026
Identifier
55-55-060226
NAICS
541611
Appalachian State University is seeking a third-party company to provide business administration services for its Ticket Office, with a focus on hiring and managing the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Sales & Operations. - Government Buyer: - Appalachian State University (State of North Carolina) - Purchasing Specialist: Lori Brown - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Business administration services for the APP State Ticket Office - Hire and manage the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Sales & Operations - Oversee two full-time ticketing staff (with potential for expansion) - Responsibilities include ticket sales, marketing, operations management, financial oversight, staff leadership, collaboration, and compliance - Vendors must propose salary ($70,000 + benefits), management fees, commissions, and bonuses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) - Emphasis on vendor experience, financial stability, and participation of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) - Compliance with university, state, and NCAA regulations - Proposals must be submitted electronically - Contract term is ideally three years
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Appalachian State University for the APP State Ticket Office. The procurement involves business administration services related to the ticket office. Vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.