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When do I submit an RFP?

At NC State, there are several methods for departments to purchase goods and services for their business needs. These methods are listed below, ranked in...

NC State’s Sustainable Procurement Protects the Environment

Along with Pennsylvania State University and Johns Hopkins University, NC State’s Procurement & Business Services is gaining national attention for its sustainable procurement initiatives and...

New Convenience Contract

Procurement Services has established a new convenience contract for audio, staging, lighting rental equipment and production services. Through this contract, departments can now conveniently rent...

Updated CDPR program now available!

If you have a procurement-specific Financial System role, you are invited to complete the Certified Departmental Purchasing Representative (CDPR), an online, no-cost certificate program designed...

Independent Contractors Qualifications

Written by Hays Poole. An independent contractor is a person, business or corporation that provides goods or services to the university under terms specified in...

Did You Know? NC State is Exempt from State Sales Tax

Written by Andrew Coats. Did You Know that NC State is Exempt from State Sales Tax? Yes, as a state agency, the university is exempt from...

11th Annual Marketplace Expo Recap

Written by Eric Shifflet. Procurement & Business Services recently hosted the 11th Annual Marketplace Expo. This year, we had our second highest attendance with 517 people...

PCard Course and Certification Program Announcement

Written by Joel Bristol. A New PCard Training for Reconcilers course is LIVE! You requested it, and here it is! Card Services is proud to announce...

Did You Know? PCard Training is available online

Written by Joel Bristol. Yes! PCard Training for Cardholders and PCard Training for Reconcilers are both offered online.  The training is part of the PCard Application Process and must be completed in...

Meet the P&BS Business Operations Team

Written by Joel Bristol. The Business Operations team supports the Procurement & Business Services Department with financial management, human resources management, facilities management and overseeing the...