Contract Purchases
The contracts listed below are available for use to purchase 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. | |
| NC State University Convenience Contracts | Audio Visual Items, Promotional Items, Transcription and Captioning Services, Tents, Tables, Chairs and Miscellaneous Equipment Rentals and Services | |
| 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 | 
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 similar item at a lower price. When making a purchase from a non-contract vendor because the price is lower, you must document your purchase.
