# North Carolina eVP #DPC-2373536849-MT

Statewide Contract for Customizable Promotional Items for North Carolina Higher Education

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 12, 2026
**Identifier:** DPC-2373536849-MT
**NAICS:** 424320, 424340, 424350, 424120

North Carolina is seeking vendors to supply customizable promotional items for higher education institutions statewide.
- Government Buyer:
  - North Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract
  - State Procurement Manager: Melinda Tomlinson
- Products Requested:
  - Apparel (T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, jackets, hats; adult, women's, youth, extended sizes)
  - Bags & Totes (tote bags, drawstring bags, backpacks, duffel bags, messenger bags; durable, eco-friendly options)
  - Drinkware (water bottles, tumblers, travel mugs, ceramic mugs, glassware; safety compliant, multiple capacities)
  - Writing Instruments (ballpoint pens, gel pens, stylus pens, pencils, highlighters; standard/premium, assorted colors)
  - Award & Recognition Gifts (plaques, trophies, certificates, custom pins, crystal awards; customizable, various materials)
  - Other Promotional Merchandise (keychains, lanyards, stress balls, calendars, basic tech accessories; functional, eco-friendly)
- Unique Requirements:
  - Vendors must hold collegiate licenses with North Carolina institutions
  - Timely delivery, quality assurance, sustainability efforts, and comprehensive customer service required
  - Estimated contract value: $6,085,000
  - Open enrollment may allow new vendors during contract period
- No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed; vendors must be registered with the NC Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)

### Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of North Carolina's Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract. It seeks vendors to provide promotional items for higher education institutions. The procurement is for statewide use by all state entities and involves sales and business promotion activities. Vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond. The proposal opening date is October 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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