Athletic Equipment

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing 423910 - Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Posted Date:	May 12, 2026
Due Date:	May 20, 2026
Solicitation No:	200-ATHLETIC-052026-CR
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Solicitation Number:	200-ATHLETIC-052026-CR
Project Title:	Athletic Equipment
Description:	Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Athletic Department is seeking proposals for athletic supplies at Wilson’s Mills High School.
Opening Date:	5/20/2026 9:00 AM
Posted Date:	5/13/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 200-ATHLETIC-052026-CR	Department JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-20T09:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-12T17:23:59.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Sports equipment and accessories
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Cynthia Rivera
Description Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Athletic Department is seeking proposals for athletic supplies at Wilson’s Mills High School.

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BID No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR

BIDDER:

Johnston County Public Schools

Purchasing Department

INVITATION FOR BIDS NO.

200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR

Bids will be publicly opened:

9:00am on Wednesday, May 20,2026

at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East

Smithfield, NC 27577

Contract Type: Leave Blank

Refer ALL Inquiries to:

Cynthia Rivera

Commodity: Leave Blank

Telephone No: (919) 934-6031 Ext. 8065

E-Mail: purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us

Using Agency Name:

Johnston County Public Schools

(See page 4 for hand delivery and mailing instructions.)

BACKGROUND

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) athletic department is seeking proposals for athletic supplies at Wilson’s Mills

High School to ensure that the Athletic Department have all necessary equipment and resources to facilitate effective

NFHS & NCHSAA sponsored interscholastic athletics under NCDPI and JCPS Board of Education standards, rules, and

regulations. Bids should be inclusive and include any and all additional charges such as but not limited to shipping, tax, art

proofs, design, embroidery, and installation. The full list of resource/material items is attached as an excel spreadsheet.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Vendor must provide a minimum of three (3) references demonstrating experience successfully managing and

fulfilling large-volume orders for multiple schools, school district, or similar size organizations.

● References should include the organization name, contact person, phone number/email address, and a brief

description of the scope of services and products provided.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

All bids are required to be SEALED and sent in either by hand delivery or mail, and received by Johnston County Public

Schools Purchasing Department located in the Simpson’s Building at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC

27577 IFB No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR, Attn: Cynthia Rivera no later than 9:00am(local time) on Wednesday,

May 20, 2026. All replies must reference IFB No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR and include Vendor Name.

NOTE: IFB No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR and Vendor Name, must be present and visible and clearly labeled on

the outer shipping envelope/package/container otherwise the bid may be rejected. Refer to page 4 for proper

mailing instructions and hand delivery instructions. USPS mail is automatically routed to our PO Box which

creates issues for large packages, do NOT use this method to send proposals.

Bids submitted via facsimile (FAX) machine, open, see through, or emailed in response to this invitation for bids will not

be accepted. Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form. Late Bids will not be accepted and will be

considered nonresponsive.

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BID No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR

BIDDER:

ANTICIPATED TIMETABLE

Event

Post IFB

Submit Bids

Bid Opening

Responsibility

JCPS

Vendor

JCPS

* Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to bid

Date & Time

May 5, 2026

by 9:00am on May 20, 2026

All sealed bids will be publicly opened on May 20,

2026 at 9:00am

BIDDER’S LIST

Johnston County Public Schools desires to provide opportunities to responsible suppliers to do business with the school

system. This list is used to develop a mailing list for distribution of specifications, invitations to bid, and notice of other

competitive purchasing processes. If you wish to be added to JCPS Bidder’s list please fill out the form linked here and

submit it via email to purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us.

PUBLIC BID OPENING

The public bid opening will be held at 9:00am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Johnston County Public Schools,

Simpson Building, 2320 US HWY 70 Business East Smithfield, NC 27577. Bidders are welcome to attend the bid opening

but bidder presence is not required and no weight or other consideration toward any award decision will be given to any

bidder’s attendance or absence at the bid opening. The time/date recorder located at JCPS Simpson’s Building at 2320

US HWY 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC 27577 will be used to record the official time of receipt. Bids are due by

9:00am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Late bids will not be accepted or taken into consideration.

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BID No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR

BIDDER:

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Invitation for Bids, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to

furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified

herein. By executing this bid, I certify that this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54), that

none of our officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of

Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2),

and that we are not an ineligible vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1. False certification is a Class I felony.

This submission is an attestation that the entity providing this response is in compliance with state and federal conflicts of

interest laws, including N.C.G.S. 14-234. Specifically, the entity attests that it is not owned by a Johnston County Board of

Education member or the spouse of a JCBOE Board member with more than a 10% ownership interest or other interest in

the entity such that, if selected, the entity would be a party to the contract, derive any income or commission directly from

the contract, or acquire property under the contract.

Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submission shall render bid invalid. Late bids are not acceptable.

BIDDER:

FEDERAL ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE

TELEPHONE NUMBER: TOLL FREE TEL. NO

(800)

HAS YOUR COMPANY BEEN DEBARRED, SUSPENDED EXCLUDED OR INELIGIBLE FROM DOING BUSINESS WITH EITHER THE STATE OR

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? YES________

NO_________

TYPE OR PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

FAX NUMBER:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

In an effort to support the sustainability efforts of the State of North Carolina we solicit your cooperation in this effort.

It is desirable that all responses meet the following requirements:

● All copies are printed double sided.

● All submittals and copies are printed on recycled paper with a minimum post-consumer content of 30% and

indicate this information accordingly on the response.

● Unless absolutely necessary, all bids and copies should minimize or eliminate use of non-recyclable or non

reusable materials such as plastic report covers, plastic dividers, vinyl sleeves, and GBC binding. Three-ringed

binders, glued materials, paper clips, and staples are acceptable.

● Materials should be submitted in a format which allows for easy removal and recycling of paper materials.

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BID No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR

BIDDER:

HAND DELIVERY: An original bid document and 1 copy of the bid in a single envelope (2 copies total). Bids should be

completely sealed, address envelope, and include bid number as shown below. Hand deliver to Johnston County Public

Schools, Purchasing Department, located at Simpson’s Building, 2320 US HWY 70 Business East Smithfield, NC 27577

IFB No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR Attn: Purchasing Department, no later than 9:00A.M. on Wednesday, May 20,

2026. Bids hand delivered must be delivered between the hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday. JCPS is

closed at 4:00pm and on weekends.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Mail an original bid document and 1 copy of the bid in a single envelope (2 copies total).

Bids should be completely sealed, address envelope, and include bid number as shown below to Johnston County Public

Schools Purchasing Department, located at Simpson’s Building, 2320 US HWY 70 Business East Smithfield, NC 27577

IFB No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR Attn: Purchasing Department, no later than 9:00A.M. on Wednesday, May 20,

2026 at which time they will be publicly opened. USPS mail is automatically routed to our PO Box which creates

issues for large packages, do NOT use this method to send proposals. JCPS is closed at 4:00pm and on

weekends. Bids received over the weekend or after 4:00pm will be treated as having been received the next

business day.

Bidders are welcome to attend the bid opening but bidder presence is not required and no weight or other consideration

toward any award decision will be given to any bidder’s attendance or absence at the bid opening. The time/date recorder

located at JCPS Purchasing Department, located at Simpson’s Building, 2320 US HWY 70 Business East Smithfield, NC

27577, will be used to record the official time of receipt. The outside of the sealed envelope or package shall be

marked IFB No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR and include Vendor Name. It is the responsibility of the bidder to

have the bid in this office by the specified time and date of opening.

BIDS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER BIDS. EACH BID MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEALED PACKAGE AND

SHOULD NOT BE COMBINED TO RESPOND TO MORE THAN ONE INVITATION FOR BIDS.

DELIVER TO:

Johnston County Public Schools

Purchasing Department

Bid No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR

Attn: Purchasing Department

Simpson’s Building

2320 US HWY 70 Business East

Smithfield, NC 27577

VENDOR NAME AND

BID NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED

ON THE OUTER SHIPPING

PACKAGE/CONTAINER/ENVELOPE

Bids submitted via facsimile (FAX) machine, open, see through, or emailed in response to this invitation for bids will not

be accepted. Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form. Late Bids will not be accepted and will be

considered nonresponsive.

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BID No. 200-ATHLETIC-05202026-CR

BIDDER:

AWARD CRITERIA: As provided by statute, award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Johnston

County Public Schools as determined by consideration of:

1. Prices offered.

2. Quality of item(s) offered

3. General reputation and performance capabilities of the bidder.

4. Conformity with specifications herein.

5. Delivery Time

The right is reserved to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items, or to make awards on the basis of

individual items or groups of items, whichever shall be considered to be most advantageous or to constitute its best

interest. Bidders should show unit prices, but are requested also to offer a lump sum price.

BID EVALUATION: Bids are requested on the items and/or equipment as hereinafter specified or like items similar in

design, function and performance. Johnston County Public School reserves the right to reject any bid on the basis of

function, compatibility with user requirements of utility as well as costs. Bidder(s) are cautioned that any/all information

furnished or not furnished on this bid may be used as a factor in determining the award of this contract.

An evaluation team will review the proposals using the following Award Criteria on this page and make a recommendation.

Please do not contact any JCPS staff member other than the designated contact person, Cynthia Rivera by email only,

purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us regarding the project contemplated under this IFB while the IFB is open to receiving bids.

Once the deadline for bids has passed and bids have been opened please refrain from contacting JCPS in regards to

making corrections, clarifications, or alterations to the bids submitted. JCPS will only take into consideration the bids

submitted on or before the set date and time and no changes will be accepted.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and discontinue the IFB process without

obligation or liability to any potential vendor.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to select the proposal(s) which in its sole judgment best meet the

news, services and cost of JCPS.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any one or more items of the proposal and/or waive

any irregularities or informalities in any proposal or in the proposal process.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to award more than one contract to one or more bidders if it is in the

best interest of Johnston County Public Schools.

JCPS will make decisions regarding evaluation of the proposal. JCPS also reserves the right to judge and determine

whether a request is compliant and has satisfactorily met the requirements of the IFB.

DEVIATIONS: Any deviations from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly pointed out by the bidder in

BLUE ink. Otherwise it will be considered that items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications and

requirements, and successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations must be explained in detail on an

attached sheet in BLUE ink. However, no implication is made that deviations will be acceptable. Bidder is advised that

the response (or lack thereof) on this question does not take precedence over specific responses or non-responses

provided elsewhere in this bid.

MAKE AND MODEL: Manufacturer’s name and model/catalog numbers used are for the purpose of identification and to

establish general quality level desired. Such references are not intended to be restrictive and comparable products of

other manufacturers will be considered. However, bidders are cautioned that any deviation from specifications must be

pointed out in their bid.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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