What the buyer needs
AI summaryVendors must submit proposals through the Ariba Sourcing Tool by the specified deadline. Late proposals will not be considered. Vendors must be North Carolina registered and in good standing. All required attachments, including cost proposals and certifications, must be completed and uploaded.
Scope of work
- Promotional items for North Carolina Higher Education Institutions
- Entire published catalog of promotional products
- Custom-decorated items with features defined at order
- Rush orders within required timeframes
- Post-award samples and descriptive literature upon request
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Total cost of ownership | Not specified |
| Evaluated technical merit | Not specified |
| Past performance | Not specified |
| Evaluated probability of performing specifications on time with high quality | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with an eVP number
- Registered with the NC Secretary of State upon notification of award
- Hold applicable Collegiate License or licensing agreement for proposed institutions
- Comply with federal E-Verify requirements for employers with over 25 NC employees
- Not debarred, suspended, or declared ineligible by any Federal or State agency
Documents to include with your response
- Completed and signed Execution Pages
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda
- Attachment: Cost Proposal Workbook
- Attachment: Customer Reference Form
- Attachment: Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor
- Attachment: Certification of Financial Condition
- Attachment: Gen AI or AI Questions
- Attachment: Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
- Attachment: OMB Standard Form LLL
- Collegiate Licensing Information Form and Vendor's Published Catalog
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Ariba Sourcing Tool
- Instructions
- Only Proposals submitted through the Content Section of the Ariba Sourcing Event will be considered. Proposals submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted. Late Proposals cannot be accepted.