Active SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · NC STATE UNIVERSITY
AI Summary
NC State University seeks qualified suppliers for event rental equipment and support services across campus, including a primary supplier for football operations. This RFP supports various university events with no guaranteed volume. Key deadlines: questions due May 7, 2026; submissions due May 29, 2026.
North Carolina State University (“NC State” or “University”) is seeking to establish a convenience contract with qualified suppliers (“Supplier(s)” or “Contractor”) to provide event rental equipment and related support services. The University intends to: Establish a pre-qualified pool of suppliers for use across campus Support a wide range of University events and operational needs Designate one (1) Primary Supplier for Football Operations This contract will be used on an as-needed basis. No minimum or maximum volume of work is guaranteed.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 21st 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Question Due Date & Time | Deadline for Questions by 5 pm, 05/07/2026 All Questions must be submitted in writing, by Email to kgshelto@ncsu.edu NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED Communication with the end user while the bid is in process is strictly prohibited. | May 7th 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | No | |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 29th 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed NC State University RFP Document | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Technical Proposal Sections 3 & 4 | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Operational and Technical Capability Questions (Q-46AP) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Section 7 Standard Commercial Catalog & Discount Schedule File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) Multiple Required Section 7.2 Table 1 - Football Season Scenario (Primary Evaluation) (BT-56LX) BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. Download Section 7.2 Table 2 - General Campus Event Scenario (Secondary) (BT-69IZ) BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. Download Section 7.2 Table 3 - Labor Rates and Logistics Fees (BT-18JP) BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. Download Certificate of Insurance (ACORD) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Addendum - if issued & required for return File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Optional
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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