# North Carolina eVP #125-2026-9-1

Small Business Counseling Services for Southwestern Community College

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** 125-2026-9-1
**NAICS:** 541611

Southwestern Community College in North Carolina is seeking qualified vendors to provide confidential counseling services for small businesses through its Small Business Center.
- Government Buyer:
  - State of North Carolina
  - Southwestern Community College
  - Coordinator of Procurement: Suzanne Vincent
- Services Requested:
  - Small Business Center Counseling Services
  - Individual business counseling sessions for prospective and existing small business owners
  - Estimated 17 to 35 hours per month, with pricing based on hourly rates (estimated yearly total based on 25 hours/month)
  - Counseling covers business formation, financing, legal considerations, education, training, referral, and information
  - Sessions may be conducted via phone, email, virtual, or in-person
- Unique Requirements:
  - Vendors must provide qualified counselors and a clear client intake methodology
  - Strict confidentiality and no use of AI recording tools
  - Documentation in the SBCN Client Management System
  - Vendors must be registered and in good standing with North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
  - Set aside for small businesses
- No OEMs or product line items are specified, as this is a service-based procurement

### Description

This solicitation is for confidential counseling services aimed at small businesses to support various stages of business development. The services are to be provided to Southwestern Community College. The procurement involves business and corporate management consultation services under commodity code 801015. Bids are to be submitted electronically and will be publicly opened on October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

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