North Carolina Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on North Carolina state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
NC eProcurement — https://eprocurement.nc.gov/
Register on NC eProcurement to bid on state contracts. Vendor link to NCGEAR for some agencies.
North Carolina small-business and set-aside programs
- North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143 Article 3
Important notes
NC HUB participation goals apply to most state-issued contracts.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a North Carolina state contract
- Register on NC eProcurement. Register on NC eProcurement to bid on state contracts. Vendor link to NCGEAR for some agencies.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the North Carolina programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use NC eProcurement's notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. North Carolina state agencies typically require submission through NC eProcurement or the agency's designated portal.