What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill requires study abroad program service providers that specialize in custom faculty-led programs; standard and core direct enroll and study centers; internship, research, and service-learning and community engagement; or virtual programs. Offsite performance is permitted for onshore United States organizations only. To be eligible for contract award, vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing with an Electronic Vendor Portal number. Vendors must submit written inquiries via email to [email protected] by October 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference call will take place on October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Electronic proposal responses must be submitted exclusively through the electronic Vendor Portal by November 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The text does not disclose the budget, evaluation criteria, or contract term.
Scope of work
- Custom faculty-led study abroad programs
- Standard and core direct enroll and study center programs
- Internship, research, and service-learning and community engagement programs
- Virtual study abroad programs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Vendor Experience | Not specified |
| Pricing | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an onshore USA organization
- Must be a registered North Carolina Vendor in good standing with an eVP number
- Must comply with E-Verify requirements under Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes
- Must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State prior to contract award
- Must hold current licenses, permits, and certifications required to practice and provide contracted services
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Title Page
- Completed and signed version of all EXECUTION PAGES
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda released
- ATTACHMENT A: PRICING
- ATTACHMENT D: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM
- ATTACHMENT E: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
- ATTACHMENT F: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
- One signed redacted copy of proposal if confidential information is included
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
- Instructions
- Responses must be submitted electronically via https://evp.nc.gov. If confidential information is included, submit one signed, redacted copy as well.