How to sell to North Carolina government
Where North Carolina posts bids, how to register as a vendor, which certifications help, and what is open right now. Every portal and rule links to its official source.
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Where North Carolina posts bids
State agencies post on NC electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).[1] Firms that held HUB certification on July 7, 2026 can use a fast-track to NCSBE until November 30, 2026.
Changed recently: The 2026 budget (Session Law 2026-41) abolished North Carolina's HUB program; NCSBE is the remaining state certification.[4]
Open bids right now
BidRover is tracking 227 open bids in North Carolina, from state agencies and local governments. Most common categories:
- Construction & facilities · 69
- General procurement · 35
- Education & training · 25
- Software & digital services · 19
- Architecture & engineering · 12
- Goods & supplies · 11
- Utilities & telecommunications · 10
- Transportation & logistics · 7
- Water Supply Well No. 1 Replacement (Contracts 1 & 2) in Fair Bluff, NCNorth Carolina, United States · Due Nov 5, 2026
- Terrace Drive Sewer System Improvements, Chimney RockNorth Carolina, United States · Due Dec 1, 2026
- ASO-0728-00 DME Shelter Installation in Shelby, NCNorth Carolina, United States · Due Dec 30, 2026
- Calsoft T-60 (Spectradet T-60)North Carolina, United States · Due Nov 3, 2026
- NC Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesNorth Carolina, United States · Due Nov 17, 2026
- Greensboro Courthouse Facade RepairsNorth Carolina, United States · Due Nov 5, 2026
Step by step
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Register on eVP vendor registration
Free to register. eVP replaced the older vendor.ncgov.com registration. It serves state agencies, universities, community colleges, public schools and local governments.[2]
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Choose your commodity codes
Notifications are sent by the codes in your vendor profile. Pick every code that describes your work, and revisit them when you add a service.
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Get certified if you qualify
NC Small Business Enterprise (NCSBE), through the Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract. Race- and gender-neutral; for North Carolina-headquartered firms with up to 100 employees. Apply in eVP.[1]
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Watch local buyers too
Cities, counties and authorities in North Carolina post on their own sites, so check the ones you want to sell to.
When a formal bid is required
The small purchase benchmark for state agencies was set at $25,000 in 2022 and is adjusted for inflation every two years; UNC universities moved to $30,000 in 2025.[3]
Tips
- Cities and counties follow separate local-government purchasing statutes and often post on their own sites as well.
North Carolina sources BidRover reads
- North Carolina eVP Open Solicitations · State agencies, universities, community colleges, public schools, local governments
Questions
Where does North Carolina post government bids?
State agencies post on NC electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) (https://evp.nc.gov/). Many cities, counties and authorities in North Carolina post on their own sites as well, so check the ones you want to sell to.
How do I register as a vendor with North Carolina?
Register through eVP vendor registration. Cost: Free to register. eVP replaced the older vendor.ncgov.com registration. It serves state agencies, universities, community colleges, public schools and local governments.
Does North Carolina certify small or diverse businesses?
NC Small Business Enterprise (NCSBE) (Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract): Race- and gender-neutral; for North Carolina-headquartered firms with up to 100 employees. Apply in eVP.
When does North Carolina require a formal bid?
The small purchase benchmark for state agencies was set at $25,000 in 2022 and is adjusted for inflation every two years; UNC universities moved to $30,000 in 2025.
Sources
- doa.nc.gov/divisions/small-business-enterprise/certifications
- eprocurement.nc.gov/registering-evp/download?attachment=
- finance.unc.edu/news/2025/07/28/updates-to-small-purchase-and-bidding-thresholds/
- canons.sog.unc.edu/blog/2026/07/08/budget-bill-eliminates-hub-office-and-repeals-statutory-hub-language/