How to bid on Ascend704 catering services for South Piedmont Community College

What the college is buying

South Piedmont Community College is seeking catering services for the Ascend704 Event Center. The solicitation is listed as an RFP under food and agriculture.

This may suit vendors that provide catering services and can review the solicitation documents to confirm the work and response requirements.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 16, 2026. Responses are due November 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit before the deadline using the method stated in the posting. The provided details do not specify what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

Catering firms interested in serving an event center may want to review this opportunity. Check the full documents to determine whether the requested services fit your capabilities.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) using the “View original source” option. The posting and document list are public; no account is needed to view them.

Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. Read the posting for submission instructions: some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool, while others direct vendors to submit another way. Follow the instructions for this solicitation and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Review all solicitation documents and make a checklist of the requested information, forms, and submission steps. Confirm that your response addresses the catering services the college describes rather than relying on assumptions about the event center’s needs.

Plan enough time to complete registration if needed, prepare your response, and submit it through the required method before the deadline. Verify that your submission is complete and that you have followed the posting’s instructions.