Athletic Field Paint

North Carolina State University's Procurement & Business Services department is seeking to establish a blanket order for athletic field paint through Request for Quotation #63-DMP1140695. The procurement targets three specific paint product lines: white 1:1 ratio paint, colors in 1:1 ratio, and aerosol paint for the university's Athletics Department. The contract will cover a one-year period from February 4, 2026, through February 3, 2027, with the university reserving the right to award to multiple vendors. Paint specifications require natural grass and turf-friendly products that are ready to use from the container, available in 275-gallon tote containers, mixed at a 1:1 water to paint ratio, and capable of matching different PMS color numbers. Key deadlines include November 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM for submission of questions and November 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM for quotation submissions, which must be completed through the Bonfire Public Portal. All deliveries must be coordinated with NCSU Athletics, with transportation charges FOB Destination and freight prepaid and included in item pricing.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Executive Order #50 provides a price-matching preference for North Carolina resident bidders whose prices fall within five percent or $10,000 of the lowest nonresident bidder's price. The university is tax-exempt under exemption number 400021 and expects vendors to provide a discount from manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for any additional similar items ordered during the contract period. No specific minimum order amounts or total contract value are guaranteed, with the university emphasizing that quantities to be ordered are unknown. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice or acceptance of goods. Substitutions of quoted items are not permitted without university approval, and vendors must be prepared to provide all paint colors in aerosol cans in addition to the primary product lines. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the detailed technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the solicitation.