NC DOA: Purchase and Contract

The New eVP Goes Live July 10!

The functions of the current electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), Interactive Purchasing System (IPS), and North Carolina Business Invitation Delivery System (NC BIDS) will be migrated to the new system on Monday, July 10, 2023.

To support this transition, there will be a week where no new solicitations are publicly posted and a subsequent week with no scheduled bid openings.

No new solicitations will be posted July 1 - 9.
No bid openings will occur July 8 - 16.
Bid solicitations that open on or before July 7 will remain in IPS.
Post solicitations in the new eVP starting July 10, with bid opening dates on or after July 17.

Find out more on the NC eProcurement site

eVP Updates for Buyers

eVP Updates for Vendors

What We Do

The Division of Purchase and Contract governs procurement for State agencies, community colleges, universities and some local government entities, ensuring that the State acquires the goods and services it needs to operate at costs which are fair and effective uses of taxpayer dollars. It also provides training resources for state agencies & vendors.

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