Supplier Information
Doing Business with North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T), a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System, welcomes opportunities to partner with qualified suppliers that support the University’s academic, research, and operational missions.
All procurement activities are conducted in accordance with North Carolina law, UNC System guidance, and University procedures to ensure fair competition, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Supplier Quick Start:
Suppliers interested in doing business with NC A&T should begin with the following steps:
Register in the NC Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
Suppliers must register with the State’s vendor system to receive solicitation notifications and participate in formal bid opportunities.
Register with the North Carolina Secretary of State (if applicable)
Suppliers awarded contracts that conduct ongoing business in North Carolina must obtain authorization to transact business in the state.
Procurement Services
NC A&T Procurement Services manages purchasing, contracting, and supplier engagement for the University. The office works with departments to ensure procurement activities comply with state statutes, UNC System requirements, and University procedures.
Procurement Process
NC A&T utilizes AggieMart (eProcure2Pay) to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
Competition requirements vary depending on the dollar value of the purchase, commodity or service type, and whether an existing State or UNC System contract is available.
Typical procurement methods include:
- Informal purchases within State purchasing limits
- Formal solicitations for purchases above competition thresholds
- Use of State of North Carolina or UNC System contracts when available
Bid Opportunities
Most formal bid opportunities for NC A&T and other UNC System institutions are posted through the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).
Suppliers are encouraged to:
Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB)
North Carolina A&T supports the State of North Carolina’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, which promotes participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and other historically underutilized businesses in state procurement.
Businesses interested in participating in the HUB program should consider obtaining HUB certification through the State of North Carolina.
HUB certification may provide suppliers with increased visibility for contracting opportunities across state agencies, universities, and other public institutions.
Suppliers certified through the HUB program may also be eligible to participate in outreach events, networking opportunities, and statewide contracting initiatives.
Supplier Communication and Ethics
Supplier communications regarding active or anticipated solicitations must be coordinated through Procurement Services to maintain fairness and compliance with state procurement standards.
Suppliers may market goods and services directly to departments for informal purchases, provided such communications adhere to University and State ethical standards.
Applicable North Carolina Statutes
Suppliers conducting business with NC A&T must comply with applicable North Carolina General Statutes, UNC System policies, and University requirements.
Suppliers conducting repeated business transactions in North Carolina may be considered to be transacting business in the state and must obtain authorization from the North Carolina Secretary of State as required by:
N.C. General Statute §55-15-01 — Foreign Corporations
N.C. General Statute §57D-7-01 — Foreign Limited Liability Companies
Questions? Contact the Procurement Services Office.
Purchase@ncat.edu
336.334.7555
