Electronic Signage Update

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Carteret Community College
Request for Proposal #: 812-20260228
Electronic Signage Update
Date of Issue: 03/10/2026
Proposal Opening Date: 03/27/2026
At 3:00 PM ET
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Pam Olsson
Purchasing Agent
Email: pamelar5101@carteret.edu
Phone: 252-222-6162

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Proposal #
812-20260228
______________________________________________________
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://evp.nc.gov/SignIn
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Carteret Community College
Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to: Request for Proposal #: 812-20260228
Pam Olsson Proposals will be publicly opened: 03/27/2026
pamelar5101@carteret.edu
Using Agency: Carteret Community College Commodity No. and Description: 551200 Signage & accessories;
Requisition No.: 551217 Signage; 551219 Signage Equipment
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Proposals (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),
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 contracts; 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 is not aware that any such gift has been
offered, accepted, or promised by any employees of your 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.
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
Failure to execute/sign proposal prior to submittal may render proposal invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late
proposals shall not be accepted.
COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:
STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX: ZIP:
CITY & STATE & ZIP: TELEPHONE TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
NUMBER:
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:
VENDOR'S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE*: DATE: EMAIL:
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 Carteret Community College)
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
Contents
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND ............................................................................................. 5
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 5
2.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT ......................................................................................... 5
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE ................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS .................................................. 6
2.4 RFP SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 SITE VISIT .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.6 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................... 7
2.7 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL ............................................................................................................... 8
2.8 PROPOSAL CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 9
2.9 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................... 10
2.10 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................... 10
3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ..................................... 10
3.1 METHOD OF AWARD ................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ........................... 10
3.3 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ............................................................................................. 11
3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................................. 12
3.5 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ............................................................................ 12
3.6 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ................................................................................ 13
4.0 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 PRICING ................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 FINANCIAL STABILITY ........................................................................................................ 13
4.3 HUB PARTICIPATION .......................................................................................................... 14
4.4 VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ..................................................................... 14
4.5 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 PERSONNEL ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.7 VENDOR'S REPRESENTATIONS ........................................................................................ 15
4.8 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION ................................................. 15
4.9 SUBCONTRACTORS ............................................................................................................ 15
4.10 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION ........................................................................... 16
5.0 SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 16
5.2 SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................ 16
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
5.3 PROJECT ORGANIZATION .................................................................................................. 19
5.4 TECHNICAL APPROACH ..................................................................................................... 19
5.5 CERTIFICATION AND SAFETY LABELS ............................................................................. 19
7.0 ATTACHMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT A: PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS .......................................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT C: NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS ................................... 20
ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION .............................................. 20
ATTACHMENT E: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM ....................................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR ........................................... 20
ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EO50 PRICE-MATCHING .......................................... 20
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
Carteret Community College ("the College") is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to evaluate, design,
recommend, provide, and install a comprehensive campus-wide digital signage system at our facility located at 3505
Arendell St., Morehead City, NC.
The intent of this solicitation is to award an experienced signage contractor capable of delivering high-quality, durable,
and visually consistent signage aligned with our brand standards.
The College has identified the functional objectives outlined below; however, this is a performance-based
specification. Vendors are expected to apply their professional expertise and industry best practices to recommend
appropriate technologies, equipment types, configurations, and system architecture to meet the College's
operational needs.
Proposals should reflect a complete, turnkey solution including assessment, design, equipment specification,
installation, software configuration, training, and ongoing support.
Existing Conditions and Replacement Needs Identified:
* Standard Indoor Digital Display System
Replacements and New Installations
o
* Specialty Display Installations
Outdoor Roadside Digital Display Replacement
o
Indoor Video Wall (Location TBD)
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* Software and Centralized Management Platform
* Project Management
* Warranty and post-installation support
The institution seeks a turnkey partner capable of delivering a scalable, centrally managed, secure, and future-ready
digital signage ecosystem.
Carteret Community College is a public institution of higher education located in the sound side region of Carteret
County, within the city limits of Morehead City. Established in 1963, the College serves an average student population
of approximately 1,500 students annually.
The College's 40-acre campus comprises 19 academic, administrative, and student support facilities. The institution
provides comprehensive educational programs and workforce training to support the economic and community
development needs of the region.
1.1 CONTRACT TERM
The contract term shall be considered complete upon the Owner's formal acceptance of all deliverables and
requirements specified in the Scope of Work.
Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP and any addenda issued hereto.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT
This RFP is comprised of the base RFP document, any attachments, and any addenda released before Contract award,
which are incorporated herein by reference.
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE
ATTENTION: The E-Procurement fee may apply to this solicitation. See the paragraph entitled ELECTRONIC
PROCUREMENT of the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions.
General information on the E-Procurement Services can be found at: http://eprocurement.nc.gov/.
2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It shall be the Vendor's responsibility to read the Instructions to Vendors, the North Carolina General Terms and
Conditions, all relevant exhibits and attachments, and any other components made a part of this RFP and comply with
all requirements and specifications herein. Vendors are also responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda
and other changes that may be issued in connection with this RFP.
If Vendors have questions or issues regarding any component of this RFP, those must be submitted as questions in
accordance with the instructions in the PROPOSAL QUESTIONS Section. If the State determines that any changes will
be made as a result of the questions asked, then such decisions will be communicated in the form of an RFP addendum.
The State may also elect to leave open the possibility for later negotiation of specific provisions of the Contract that
have been addressed during the question-and-answer period, prior to contract award.
Other than through the process of negotiation under 01 NCAC 05B.0503, the State rejects and will not be required to
evaluate or consider any additional or modified terms and conditions submitted with Vendor's proposal or otherwise.
This applies to any language appearing in or attached to the document as part of the Vendor's proposal that purports
to vary any terms and conditions or Vendors' instructions herein or to render the proposal non-binding or subject to
further negotiation. Vendor's proposal shall constitute a firm offer that shall be held open for the period required
herein ("Validity Period" above).
The State may exercise its discretion to consider Vendor proposed modifications. By execution and delivery of this
RFP Response, the Vendor agrees that any additional or modified terms and conditions, whether submitted
purposely or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect, and will be disregarded unless expressly agreed upon
through negotiation and incorporated by way of a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Noncompliance with, or any attempt
to alter or delete, this paragraph shall constitute sufficient grounds to reject Vendor's proposal as nonresponsive.
2.4 RFP SCHEDULE
The table below shows the intended schedule for this RFP. The State will make every effort to adhere to this schedule.
Event Responsibility Date and Time
Issue RFP Carteret CC 03/10/26
Hold Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site Visit Carteret CC 03/17/26
Submit Written Questions Vendor No later than 03/25/26 5:00 pm
Provide Response to Questions Carteret CC 03/26/26
Submit Proposals Vendor No later than 03/27/26 3:00 pm
Contract Award Carteret CC 04/10/26
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
2.5 SITE VISIT
Mandatory Site Visit
Date: 03/18/2026
Time: 3:00pm Eastern Time
Location: 3505 Arendell St.
H J McGee Bldg
Morehead City, NC 28557
Contact #: 252-222-6162
Instructions: It shall be MANDATORY that a representative from each Vendor be present for a pre-proposal site visit.
Attendees must arrive promptly. All attendees must sign in upon arrival and clearly indicate each prospective Vendor
represented on the sign in sheet. LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIGN IN OR PARTICIPATE IN THE SITE VISIT,
NOR SHALL THEIR PROPOSAL BE CONSIDERED. Once the sign-in process is complete, all other persons wishing to attend
may do so to the extent that space and circumstances allow.
FAILURE TO ATTEND THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT SHALL RESULT IN VENDOR'S PROPOSAL BEING DEEMED NON-
RESPONSIVE AND NOT CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.
The purpose of this visit is for all prospective Vendors to apprise themselves of the conditions and requirements which
will affect the performance of the work called for by this RFP. Vendors must stay for the duration of the site visit. No
allowances will be made for unreported conditions that a prudent Vendor would recognize as affecting the work called
for or implied by this RFP.
Vendors are cautioned that any information released to attendees during the site visit, other than that involving the
physical aspects of the facility referenced above, and which conflicts with, supersedes, or adds to requirements in this
RFP, must be confirmed by written addendum before it can be considered to be a part of this RFP.
Vendor is cautioned that any information released to attendees during the site visit, other than that involving the
physical aspects of the facility referenced above, and which conflicts with, supersedes, or adds to requirements in this
RFP, must be confirmed by written addendum before it can be considered to be a part of this RFP and any resulting
contract.
2.6 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS
Upon review of the RFP documents, Vendors may have questions to clarify or interpret the RFP in order to submit the
best proposal possible. To accommodate the Proposal Questions process, Vendors shall submit any such questions by
the "Submit Written Questions" date and time provided in the RFP SCHEDULE Section above, unless modified by
Addendum.
Written questions shall be emailed to pamelar5101@carteret.edu by the date and time specified above. Vendors
should enter "RFP # 812-20260228: Questions" as the subject for the email. Question submittals should include a
reference to the applicable RFP section and be submitted in the format shown below:
Reference Vendor Question
RFP Section, Page Number Vendor question ...?
Questions received prior to the submission deadline date, the State's response, and any additional terms deemed
necessary by the State will be posted in the form of an addendum to the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP),
https://evp.nc.gov, and shall become an Addendum to this RFP. No information, instruction or advice provided orally or
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Proposal Number: 812-20260228 Vendor: __________________________________________
informally by any State personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise in connection with this RFP,
shall be considered authoritative or binding. Vendors shall rely only on written material contained in the RFP and an
addendum to this RFP.
2.7 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an absolute requirement. Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered,
and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration. Vendor shall bear the sole risk of late submission due
to unintended or unanticipated delay. It is the Vendor's sole responsibility to ensure its proposal has been received as
described in this RFP by the specified time and date of opening. The time and date of receipt will be marked on each
proposal when received. Any proposal or portion thereof received after the proposal deadline will be rejected.
By Mail
Mailing address for delivery of proposal
via US Postal Service
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 812-20260228
Carteret Community College
Attn: Pam Olsson
3505 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557
a) Submit a signed, original executed proposal response, and 1 redacted (Proprietary and Confidential Information
Excluded) copies to the address identified in the table above.
b) Submit your proposal in a sealed package. Clearly mark each package with: (1) Vendor name; (2) the RFP number;
and (3) the due date. Address the package(s) for delivery as shown in the table above. If Vendor is submitting more
than one (1) proposal, each proposal shall be submitted in separate sealed envelopes and marked accordingly. For
delivery purposes, separate sealed envelopes from a single Vendor may be included in the same outer package.
Proposals are subject to rejection unless submitted with the information above included on the outside of the
sealed proposal package.
Volume One must contain the entire Technical Proposal including any proprietary information and have the following
label affixed to the Envelope: 1) Vendor name; (2) the RFP number; (3) the due date; and (4) the words "Volume One
- Technical Proposal Non-Redacted."
Volume Two must contain the entire Cost Proposal and have the following label affixed to the Envelope: 1) Vendor
name; (2) the RFP number; (3) the due date; and (4) the words "Volume Two - Cost Proposal".
Volume Three
If confidential and proprietary information is included in the proposal, also submit one (1) signed, REDACTED copy of
the proposal. Such information may include trade secrets defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. 66-152 and other information
exempted from the Public Records Act pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 132- 1.2. Vendor may designate information,
Products, Services or appropriate portions of its response as confidential, consistent with and to the extent permitted
under the statutes and rules set forth above. By so redacting any page, or portion of a page, the Vendor warrants that
it has formed a good faith opinion, having received such necessary or proper review by counsel and other
knowledgeable advisors, that the portions determined to be confidential and proprietary and redacted as such, meet
the requirements of the Rules and Statutes set forth above. However, under no circumstances shall price information
be designated as confidential.
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