STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Appalachian State University
Request for Proposal #: RFP55-012126
Varsity Gym Floor Replacement
Date Issued: January 21, 2026
Proposal Opening Date: February 17, 2026
At 2 PM EDT
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Lori Brown
Purchasing Specialist / Buyer
Email: brownlg2@appstate.edu
PH: 828-262-8130
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Proposal #
RFP55-012126
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For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of proposals, 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 proposal.
Failure to do so may subject your proposal to rejection.
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Vendor Name
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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://Vendor.ncgov.com/Vendor/login
Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted for this solicitation.
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Proposal Number: RFP55-012126
Vendor: ____________________________________
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Appalachian State University
Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFP to:
Lori Brown, Purchasing Specialist/Buyer
brownlg2@appstate.edu
828-262-8130
Using Agency:
Requisition No.:
Request for Proposal # RFP55-012126
Proposals will be publicly opened: February 17, 2026
Commodity No. and Description: Varsity Gym Floor Replacement
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Request for Proposal (RFP), 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 proposal, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:
▪ this proposal 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 proposal, 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 RFP, 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
response to the RFP, 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 proposal, 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 proposal prior to submittal may render proposal invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late proposals cannot
be accepted.
COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY & STATE & ZIP:
P.O. BOX:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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:
FAX NUMBER:
VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE:
E-MAIL:
ZIP:
TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
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Proposal Number: RFP55-012126
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 in writing. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this
RFP.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
If your proposal is accepted, all provisions of this RFP, 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 Appalachian State University)
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Proposal Number: RFP55-012126
Vendor: ____________________________________
Contents
1.0
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND...............................................................................................7
1.1 CONTRACT TERM......................................................................................................................7
2.0
GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................7
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT................................................................................7
E-PROCUREMENT FEE .............................................................................................................7
NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFP TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................7
RFP SCHEDULE .........................................................................................................................8
PROPOSAL QUESTIONS...........................................................................................................8
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL............................................................................................................8
PROPOSAL CONTENTS ............................................................................................................9
ALTERNATE PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................9
DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................10
3.0
METHOD OF AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ....................................10
3.1 METHOD OF AWARD ...............................................................................................................10
3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ........10
3.3 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ....................................................................................11
3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA ..........................................................................................................11
3.5 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ...............................................................11
3.6 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ....................................................................12
4.0
REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................12
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL ...........................................................................................................12
TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION ...........................................................................12
FINANCIAL STABILITY .............................................................................................................12
VENDOR EXPERIENCE ..............................................................................................................13
REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................................13
BACKGROUND CHECKS .........................................................................................................13
PERSONNEL .............................................................................................................................13
VENDOR REPRESENTATIONS...............................................................................................14
AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION ...................................................14
5.0
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK ........................................................15
SPECIFICATIONS The specific items and any specifications that the Purchasing Agency is
seeking are listed below. Items offered by the Vendor must meet or exceed the listed Specifications to
be considered for award. Job Specifications and estimates for labor, material and sales tax to replace
the Wood Athletic Floor in the Varsity Gymnasium At App State University shall be submitted as follows:
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Awarded contractor is required to: .....................................................................................................15
PROJECT ORGANIZATION......................................................................................................15
TECHNICAL APPROACH .........................................................................................................15
6.0
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ..............................................................................................15
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.