Contract Purchases
Contract Purchases offer the best value, along with negotiated terms and conditions.
The contracts listed below are available for the purchase of goods and supplies. These contracts offer the best value, along with negotiated terms and conditions.
| Contract Type | Description of Items | Link |
|---|---|---|
| State Term Contracts | Vehicles, Furniture, Lab Supplies, Computer Hardware, etc. | Division of Purchase and Contract |
| National Consortium Contracts | Office Supplies, Equipment Rental, Food, etc. | 1GPA Buyboard E&I Equalis Group GOVMVMT HGAC Buy Keystone Purchase Network NASPO NC Sherifs’ Association Cooperative Omnia Partners Sourcewell Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) |
| NC State University Convenience Contracts | Audio Visual Items, Promotional Items, Transcription and Captioning Services, Tents, Tables, Chairs and Miscellaneous Equipment Rentals and Services | Audio Visual, Multimedia Audio, Staging, Lighting Production Services, and Rental Equipment (effective 9/1/25) Promotional Items Event Rental Equipment and Support Services (effective August 18, 2026) |
| UNC-System Office | Computer Hardware | CPI Computer Purchase Requirements (Purchase through MarketPlace – Dell, Lenovo, and HP –available through CDW) |
| UNC-System Office | IT Contracts | General IT and Lease Agreements |
| UNC-System Office | Non-IT Contracts | HR, Facilities Admin, Transcript, Audit Services and More |
If You Find Better Pricing than NC Term Contracts
The state allows the university to purchase items on state contracts from non-contract vendors if we are purchasing the same or a similar item at a lower price. When purchasing from a non-contract vendor because the price is lower, you must document your purchase.