Education Journal

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	611710 - Educational Support Services
Posted Date:	Aug 13, 2026
Due Date:	Aug 25, 2026
Solicitation No:	77-0001366
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Description

Solicitation Number:	77-0001366
Project Title:	Education Journal
Description:	Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) is seeking to enter a contract to include professional printing and distribution services, for our Education Journal, which is published twice per year in Fall and Spring in accordance with the specifications and scope of work herein. A-B Tech’s Education Journal is intended to be engaging and is used to highlight and document the educational pursuits and achievements of A-B Tech’s students, faculty, and departments. To inform and engage the college community and public about noteworthy programs, student successes, college initiatives, and institutional milestones. To serve as both an informational resource and a promotional asset, showcasing what the college offers and celebrates. To regularly create a record of academic and extracurricular vibrancy of the institution, published in fall and spring to keep listing current developments. The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Contract. To comply with Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80 (October 2018), North Carolina’s Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy, the contract resulting from this solicitation intends to provide sustainability features in accordance with industry standards. The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the “Effective Date”) or October 1, 2026, whichever is later. The Vendor shall begin work under the Contract within ten (10) business days of the Effective Date. At the end of the Contract’s initial term, A-B Tech shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for up to two (2) additional one-year terms. A-B Tech will give the Vendor written notice of its intent to exercise each option no later than thirty (30) days before the end of the Contract’s then-current term. In addition to any optional renewal terms, and with the Vendor’s concurrence, A-B Tech reserves the right to extend the Contract after the last active term. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto.
Opening Date:	8/25/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	8/14/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE


Solicitation Number * 77-0001366	Department ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-08-25T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-08-13T17:00:47.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Print advertising
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * IFB
Owner Carmalita Fortenberry
Description Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) is seeking to enter a contract to include professional printing and distribution services, for our Education Journal, which is published twice per year in Fall and Spring in accordance with the specifications and scope of work herein. A-B Tech’s Education Journal is intended to be engaging and is used to highlight and document the educational pursuits and achievements of A-B Tech’s students, faculty, and departments. To inform and engage the college community and public about noteworthy programs, student successes, college initiatives, and institutional milestones. To serve as both an informational resource and a promotional asset, showcasing what the college offers and celebrates. To regularly create a record of academic and extracurricular vibrancy of the institution, published in fall and spring to keep listing current developments. The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Contract. To comply with Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80 (October 2018), North Carolina’s Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy, the contract resulting from this solicitation intends to provide sustainability features in accordance with industry standards. The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the “Effective Date”) or October 1, 2026, whichever is later. The Vendor shall begin work under the Contract within ten (10) business days of the Effective Date. At the end of the Contract’s initial term, A-B Tech shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for up to two (2) additional one-year terms. A-B Tech will give the Vendor written notice of its intent to exercise each option no later than thirty (30) days before the end of the Contract’s then-current term. In addition to any optional renewal terms, and with the Vendor’s concurrence, A-B Tech reserves the right to extend the Contract after the last active term. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Invitation for Bid #: 77-0001366

Education Journal

Date Issued: August 11, 2026

Bid Opening Date: August 25, 2026 @ 2:00PM

Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:

Carmalita Fortenberry

Purchasing Agent

Email: carmalitafortenberry@abtech.edu

Phone: 828-398-7151

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Invitation for Bid #

77-0001366

______________________________________________________

For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of bids, provide your company’s eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public. This

page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made available

for public inspection.

This page shall be filled out and returned with your bid.

Failure to do so shall be sufficient cause to reject your bid.

___________________________________________________

Vendor Name

______________________________

Vendor eVP #

Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered

Vendor in good standing. You must enter the Vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal). If you do not have a Vendor number, register at https://evp.nc.gov/SignIn

Sealed, mailed responses ONLY will be accepted for this solicitation.

Ver. 11/2025

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this IFB to:

Carmalita Fortenberry, Purchasing Agent

carmalitafortenberry@abtech.edu

Using Agency: Asheville-Buncombe Technical

Community College - CRM

Requisition No.: TBD

Invitation for Bids # 77-0001366

Bids will be publicly opened: August 25, 2026 @ 2:00PM

Commodity No. and Description: 821015 – Advertising Newspaper and

Publication Advertising

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Invitation for Bids (IFB), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor 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, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:

 this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),

 that none of its 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

 it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.

Furthermore, by executing this bid, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:

 it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded

from covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.

As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result

of this IFB, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer

with more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.

As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned Vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning

fair employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of

any Contract arising from this solicitation.

G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans,

specifications, estimates for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public

Contract of any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of

this bid response to the IFB, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor are not

aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees or agents of Vendor’s organization.

By executing this bid, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the ATTACHMENTS page within this document.

Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submittal may render bid invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late bids cannot be accepted.

COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):

PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:

VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

Ver: 11/2025

Bid Number: 77-0001366

Vendor: ____________________________________

VALIDITY PERIOD

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or if extended by

mutual agreement of the parties. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this

IFB.

BID ACCEPTANCE

If your bid is accepted, all provisions of this IFB, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement

between the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply.

Depending upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.

FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this ____ day of _______________, 20____, as indicated

on the attached certification, by ______________________________________________________

(Authorized Representative of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College)

Ver: 11/2025

Bid Number: 77-0001366

Vendor: ____________________________________

1.0

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND .......................................................................................... 5

1.1 CONTRACT TERM................................................................................................................. 5

2.0

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 5

2.1 INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT....................................................................................... 5

2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE ........................................................................................................ 5

2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING IFB TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................ 5

2.4 IFB SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................................... 6

2.5 BID QUESTIONS .................................................................................................................... 6

2.6 BID SUBMITTAL .................................................................................................................... 6

2.7 BID CONTENTS..................................................................................................................... 7

2.8 ALTERNATE BIDS ................................................................................................................. 8

2.9 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS............................................................ 8

3.0

METHOD OF AWARD AND BID EVALUATION PROCESS.................................................. 8

3.1 METHOD OF AWARD............................................................................................................ 8

3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION......... 8

3.3 BID EVALUATION PROCESS................................................................................................ 9

3.4 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES .............................................................. 9

3.5 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ................................................................. 10

4.0

REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................. 10

4.1 PRICING .............................................................................................................................. 10

4.2 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES................................................................................................... 10

4.3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................... 10

4.4 TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................... 10

4.5 DELIVERY............................................................................................................................ 11

4.6 SAMPLES ............................................................................................................................ 11

4.7 REFERENCES..................................................................................................................... 11

4.8 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS ....................................................................................... 12

4.9 FINANCIAL STABILITY ........................................................................................................ 12

4.10 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION ................................................ 12

4.11 SUBCONTRACTORS ........................................................................................................... 12

4.12 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION ......................................................................... 12

4.13 SUSTAINIBILITY EFFORTS ................................................................................................ 13

5.0

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 13

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 13

6.0

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.......................................................................................... 15

6.1 CONTRACT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE......................................................... 15

6.2 POST AWARD BUSINESS REVIEW MEETINGS ................................................................ 16

6.3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT .......................................................................................... 16

6.4 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK ................................................................................................... 16

6.5 INVOICES ............................................................................................................................ 16

6.6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ...................................................................................................... 16

6.7 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................................... 17

Ver: 11/2025

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