NASPO ValuePoint RFP NVP_DPC-1472182913-MT NC Small Package Delivery Services

The State of North Carolina, in collaboration with NASPO ValuePoint, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Small Package Delivery Services under solicitation number DPC-1472182913-MT. The procurement seeks to establish one or more Master Agreements with qualified carriers to provide door-to-door delivery services for small, non-palletized individual parcels, explicitly excluding less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) services. The RFP was released on December 5, 2025, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST (attendance optional). Potential vendors must submit written questions by December 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with responses provided by December 19, 2025. Proposals are due January 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with a public bid opening at the same time. The evaluation process will occur in three stages: an initial responsiveness review for mandatory requirements, a technical criteria evaluation with a maximum of 2,000 points per region, and a cost evaluation on a nationwide or regional basis. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) using the Ariba Sourcing Tool, including completed attachments covering offeror information, certifications, response worksheets, cost proposals, and potential modifications to the sample master agreement.

The Master Agreement will benefit eligible entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, including state departments, institutions, agencies, political subdivisions, federally recognized tribes, and other public and nonprofit entities. The agreement will have an initial term of five years, with NASPO ValuePoint approval required before award announcement and master agreement execution. In 2024, contractors reported $20.83 billion in combined sales through NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreements, with $254.9 million specifically through the current Small Package Delivery Services portfolio. No membership or registration fees are required for participation. The Lead State reserves the right to negotiate with selected offerors and request best and final offers (BAFO) prior to final award. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the substantial sales volume suggests significant potential contract value for successful vendors. The procurement appears open to multiple carriers, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned in the provided documentation.