Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2464874070
North Carolina higher education promotional merchandise
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
November 18, 2026
Identifier
Doc2464874070
NAICS
424350, 424120, 315990, 339940, 459410
North Carolina is seeking qualified suppliers for customized promotional merchandise for public higher education institutions. - Buyer: State of North Carolina, Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract. - Scope: Promotional merchandise for eligible public universities and community colleges, supplied on an as-needed basis. - Products: Apparel, bags and totes, drinkware, writing instruments, awards and recognition gifts, and other promotional items. No specific brands, part numbers, or quantities are provided. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Key requirements: Suppliers must hold a current collegiate license for at least one North Carolina university or community college. They must support institutional customization, catalogs and pricing, quality assurance, sustainability options, statewide delivery, order fulfillment, and customer service.
Description
The State of North Carolina Division of Purchase and Contract is seeking proposals for promotional items for higher education institutions. The RFP is for a statewide term contract for use by all State entities. Vendors may submit pricing for all UNC universities, all NC community colleges, all public higher education institutions, or individual institutions, subject to applicable licensing agreements. Pricing must be submitted using the required cost proposal workbook.