How to bid on Wake Up & Read program books for Wake County Board of Education

What Wake County is buying

Wake County Board of Education is seeking books for its Wake Up & Read program through IFB 251-27-175. The full solicitation documents and response instructions are on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 21, 2026. Responses are due November 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Follow the posting’s instructions and submit before the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit vendors that supply books and can respond to a school district’s invitation for bids. Review the full documents to confirm the requested books and any other requirements before deciding to bid.

How to access and respond

Open solicitation 251-27-175 on North Carolina’s eVP. Viewing the posting and its document list is public, but responding requires a free eVP vendor registration. The full documents and response instructions are on the posting.

Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool. Otherwise, submit as the posting directs.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the full solicitation and document list carefully. Check the requested book details and make sure your response addresses each item and follows the stated format and submission steps.

Allow time to complete registration and upload or submit your response. Review the final submission against the instructions and confirm it is sent before the deadline.