65-UNC-CH_RD_RFP_GEN 03

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jan 22, 2026
Due:	Mar 23, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	53 - Hardware and Abrasives
Solicitation No:	65-65-UNC-CH_RD_RFP_GEN 03
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Solicitation Number:	65-65-UNC-CH_RD_RFP_GEN 03
Project Title:	65-UNC-CH_RD_RFP_GEN 03
Description:	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (the “University”), a North Carolina public university, seeks an experienced Supplier to provide Research and Development Goods and Services (“R&D”). This RFP is the third generation (GEN 03) of the original RFP which was issued in 2022. Suppliers awarded contracts from the GEN 01 or GEN 02 RFP should not respond to this third generation RFP. Proposals will be accepted only from manufacturers or OEMs. Distributors or resellers may submit proposals only if explicitly authorized in writing by the manufacturer, and such authorization must be included with the proposal. The issuing organization reserves the right to reject proposals submitted by distributors.
Opening Date:	3/23/2026 3:00 PM
Posted Date:	1/23/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	UNC - CHAPEL HILL


Solicitation Number * 65-65-UNC-CH_RD_RFP_GEN 03	Department UNC - CHAPEL HILL	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-03-23T15:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-01-22T15:33:08.0000000Z	Commodity Code Laboratory and scientific equipment
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions *eVP submission only*	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Connie Dragicevich
Description The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (the “University”), a North Carolina public university, seeks an experienced Supplier to provide Research and Development Goods and Services (“R&D”). This RFP is the third generation (GEN 03) of the original RFP which was issued in 2022. Suppliers awarded contracts from the GEN 01 or GEN 02 RFP should not respond to this third generation RFP. Proposals will be accepted only from manufacturers or OEMs. Distributors or resellers may submit proposals only if explicitly authorized in writing by the manufacturer, and such authorization must be included with the proposal. The issuing organization reserves the right to reject proposals submitted by distributors.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

Request for Proposal #: 65-UNC-CH_R&D_RFP_GEN 03

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GOODS AND SERVICES

Date Issued: January 22th, 2026

Proposal Opening Date: March 23rd, 2026

At 3:00 PM (ET)

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:

Lynn Barello & Connie Dragicevich

Commodities Managers

Email: cdrag1@unc.edu; lynnbare@email.unc.edu

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Request for Proposal #

65-UNC-CH_R&D_RFP_GEN 03

______________________________________________________

For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of proposals, provide your company’s

eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be

released to the public. This page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the

procurement file is made available for public inspection.

This page shall be filled out and returned with your proposal.

Failure to do so may subject your proposal to rejection.

___________________________________________________

Vendor Name

______________________________

Vendor eVP#

Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered

vendor in good standing. You must enter the vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal). If you do not have a vendor number, register at https://vendor.ncgov.com/vendor/login

Electronic responses ONLY via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) will be

accepted for this solicitation.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to:

Lynn Barello & Connie Dragicevich

Using Agency: UNC at Chapel Hill

Requisition No.: N/A

Request for Proposal # 65-UNC-CH_R&D_RFP_GEN 03

Proposals will be publicly opened: March 23rd 2026 at 3:00 PM (ET)

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Request for Proposal (RFP), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and

agrees to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified

herein.

By executing this proposal, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:

 this proposal is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),

 that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of

Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2),

and

 it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.

Furthermore, by executing this proposal, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:

 it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily

excluded from covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.

As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as

a result of this RFP, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement

for each employer with more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the

federal E-Verify system.

As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements

concerning fair employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection

with performance of any Contract arising from this solicitation.

G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing

plans, specifications, estimates for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising

delivery of the public Contract of any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business

with the State. By execution of this response to the RFP, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees

or agents, that Vendor are not aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees or agents of

Vendor’s organization.

By executing this proposal, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the ATTACHMENTS page within

this document.

Failure to execute/sign proposal prior to submittal may render proposal invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late

proposals cannot be accepted.

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COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

P.O. BOX:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

ZIP:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):

PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:

FAX NUMBER:

VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

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VALIDITY PERIOD

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or if extended

by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the

agency issuing this RFP.

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL

If your proposal is accepted, all provisions of this RFP, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written

agreement between the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and

shall apply. Depending upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.

FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this ____ day of _______________, 20____, as indicated

on the attached certification, by ______________________________________________________

(Authorized Representative of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

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