Procurement and Business Services

Apr 22, 2023

New Convenience Contract

Written by Maria Fister. 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 production equipment and services that include audio, sound, stages, lights and other miscellaneous equipment items. This contract is effective from March 6, 2023 through March 5,…

Mar 23, 2023

When do I submit an RFP?

Written by Kristen Shelton. 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 order of preference: Before You Buy Before purchasing goods or services, we recommend following these visual guides to determine the most appropriate method.  If the complex…

Feb 28, 2023

New Process for Requisitions Between $5,000 and $25,000

Written by Blain Woods. Procurement Services is excited to announce a streamlined requisition process thanks to newly delegated State of North Carolina procurement authority, which allows NC State to modify the procurement process.  Campus departments will continue to submit non-MarketPlace requisitions for purchases of goods and services above $5,000 to Procurement Services. However, within Procurement…

Feb 28, 2023

Meet the Card Services Team

Written by Paislee Thomas. The Card Services Team manages the PCard, Fleet Card, Virtual Payables and Ghost Card programs for the university. We process all card requests and ensure our programs are in compliance with state policies. The PCard and Fleet card programs allow faculty and staff to conveniently and quickly make  purchases on the…

Jan 27, 2023

Surplus Sales to Departments

Written by Joel Bristol. University property that has a resale value but is no longer needed by the institution is acquired via Surplus Requests. Surplus property is available for purchase by other departments, public agencies or non-profit organizations.  Did you know? University departments and authorized buyers get the first dibs! You are welcome to come…

Jan 3, 2023

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 a written contract or agreement. Unlike an employee, an independent contractor does not work regularly for an employer but works when required. It is important to look at the scope…

Dec 1, 2022

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 registering for the Virtual Expo, in-person event or both. Our supplier representatives were impressed by the turn out and they enjoyed the time they spent discussing their products and…

Nov 6, 2022

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 the brand new PCard Training for Reconcilers online! This self-paced course will allow PCard Reconcilers to learn the most up-to-date requirements for successful and compliant PCard transaction reconciliation.  (PCard…

Nov 3, 2022

Meet the PBS Business Operations Team

Written by Joel Bristol. The Business Operations team supports the Procurement and Business Services Department with financial management, human resources management, facilities management and overseeing the administrative aspects of competitive and non-competitive solicitations, in addition to contract review.  Our team is committed to contributing to the mission of the university by providing positive engagement to…