How to bid on emergency preparedness services for UNC Wilmington

What UNC Wilmington is buying

UNC Wilmington is seeking qualified contractors for as-needed emergency preparedness, planning, consulting, and disaster recovery services. Work may cover Homeland Security, Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery, and All Hazards Planning.

The university is preparing for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season and other situations. The contract does not guarantee any specific funding or amount of work, so vendors should account for that uncertainty.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 14, 2026. Proposals are due November 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit before the deadline, following the instructions in the solicitation. The posting indicates that some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, follow the posting’s submission directions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits professional-services firms with qualified personnel and substantial experience in emergency operations, preparedness, planning, consulting, or disaster recovery. Experience in university settings or emergency operations is especially relevant.

Vendors should also be able to respond quickly when services are requested. Because UNCW does not promise a volume of work, consider whether an as-needed opportunity with uncertain demand fits your business.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 72-PJTH27019 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list can be viewed publicly without an account. Responding requires free eVP vendor registration.

Review the full documents and submission instructions on the posting. If the solicitation directs responses through NC eProcurement (Ivalua), use that tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs and do so before the deadline.

Prepare a focused proposal

Show how your team’s experience and personnel relate to the services described, including any relevant work in university environments or emergency operations. Explain how your team can respond quickly when requested.

Read the full solicitation for required forms, response format, and evaluation details. Build in time to complete any registration and check that your proposal is submitted through the specified channel before the deadline.

Since no minimum work or funding is guaranteed, assess the cost and effort of preparing a proposal against the possibility that UNCW may not purchase services.