# North Carolina eVP #Doc2464874070

North Carolina promotional merchandise for higher-education institutions

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** Doc2464874070
**NAICS:** 424350, 424120, 315990, 339940, 459410, 314910

North Carolina is seeking qualified suppliers to provide customized promotional merchandise for public higher-education institutions and other state entities.
- **Buyer:** State of North Carolina, Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract.
- **Products:** Promotional bags and totes, awards and recognition items, bottles and drinkware, clothing and apparel, writing instruments, and other promotional merchandise. No specific brands, part numbers, or order quantities are provided.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers or vendors are named in the solicitation.
- **Eligible institutions:** Vendors may offer coverage for selected institutions or groups of institutions, including the UNC system, community colleges, or the broader public higher-education sector.
- **Key requirements:** Suppliers must hold a current collegiate license for at least one North Carolina university or community college. They must offer catalog and pricing coverage, customization with institutional branding, quality assurance, sustainability options, timely statewide delivery, and customer support.
- **Pricing and submission:** Use the required cost proposal workbook and identify which institutions each offer covers. The solicitation also requires a collegiate license verification form and consistent category discounts.
- **Contract term:** Begins after final execution, with a base term, up to two one-year renewals, and a possible extension. This is not an annual subscription.

### 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.

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