How to bid on an athletic equipment assessment for Wake County schools

What Wake County is buying

Wake County Public Schools is seeking an assessment of athletic equipment across all district middle and high schools. The solicitation is titled District-Wide Athletic Equipment Assessment for All Wake County Public Schools Middle and High Schools.

This professional-services RFP may suit firms with experience assessing athletic equipment across multiple school sites.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 20, 2026. Responses are due November 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit before the deadline using the method stated in the posting. Check the solicitation documents for the submission instructions and any required steps.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may be relevant to professional-services firms that can assess athletic equipment across a district’s middle and high schools. Review the full solicitation to confirm the requested work and determine whether your firm is a fit.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 251-27-173 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are public to view; you do not need an account to review them. The full solicitation documents and response instructions are on the posting.

Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. Follow the instructions in the solicitation and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full solicitation and make a checklist of its requested information, forms, and submission steps. Confirm whether the posting directs you to respond through eVP or another tool, and allow time to complete any registration needed.

Explain your approach to assessing equipment across multiple schools in direct terms. Organize the response around the solicitation’s stated requirements, verify that all requested materials are included, and check that the final submission is complete before sending it.