Contracting Opportunities
From contracting with local, state and federal governments to contracting with major corporations in the private sector, there are many opportunities to do business in the Charlotte region. Explore the below resources to learn about opportunities that may exist for you and your business, and learn more about business certifications that may increase your opportunities.
LOCAL CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
STATE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
Find local and state contracting opportunities on NC IPS.
NCDOT is committed to advancing North Carolina’s economy by ensuring that ALL businesses have an equal opportunity to succeed. View current bids and learn more about SBE and DBE programs.
North Carolina’s electronic vendor notification and registry system makes doing business with the state of North Carolina easy. Publicize your company to state agencies, universities, community colleges, and public schools seeking a wide range of products and services.
NC E-Procurement provides suppliers with increased access to markets without additional supplier marketing efforts, a single point of access for North Carolina government organizations, a faster and more efficient method for quoting (eQuote), and increased order accuracy through receipt of electronic orders with a consistent purchase order format.
FEDERAL CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
Search more than 20,000 active federal opportunities at FedBizOpps.gov
GSA provides information on federal business opportunities, vendor support, marketing to the federal government and more.
Find federal business opportunities and set-asides for small businesses.
Learn more about contracting opportunities, register your business, apply for HUBZone status and much more.
To sell your services and products to the federal government, the first step you’ll need to take is relatively simple: get your company into the Central Contractor Registration database. This is a database that collects, validates, stores and disseminates information to government agencies as a way to let them know which companies are selling the services and products they may need. Your company has to be registered within this database if you want government buyers to find you and for you to get paid. Visit the SBA’s website to learn more about how to do business with the federal government.
MatchForce matches North Carolina businesses to government contracts and government purchasers to NC suppliers. Businesses can register, post, search and receive opportunities.
PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
A new initiative by major corporations to help small businesses connect to large corporations. Watch the Video.
In addition to the below corporate contacts, firms seeking to increase their opportunity to participate in private-sector procurement should explore the benefits of private-sector certification programs.
VENDOR REGISTRATION
Depending upon the area of government that you want to do business (local, state, federal), there are key government databases in which you should register your business.
The City of Charlotte processes over 2,000 contracts for construction, goods, services and equipment annually. All vendors doing business with the City must first be registered. Visit the City’s website to learn more about current contracting opportunities.
To sell your services and products to the federal government, the first step you’ll need to take is relatively simple: get your company into the Central Contractor Registration database. This is a database that collects, validates, stores and disseminates information to government agencies as a way to let them know which companies are selling the services and products they may need. Your company has to be registered within this database if you want government buyers to find you and for you to get paid. Visit the SBA’s website to learn more about how to do business with the federal government.
NC E-Procurement provides suppliers with increased access to markets without additional supplier marketing efforts, a single point of access for North Carolina government organizations, a faster and more efficient method for quoting (eQuote), and increased order accuracy through receipt of electronic orders with a consistent purchase order format.
North Carolina’s electronic vendor notification and registry system makes doing business with the state of North Carolina easy. Publicize your company to state agencies, universities, community colleges, and public schools seeking a wide range of products and services.
RESOURCES TO HELP IDENTIFY & BID ON CONTRACTS
There are a number of free services that can help prepare you for government contracting.
PTAC Counselors can assist with completing certification documentation, identifying bid opportunities, understanding solicitation requirements, reviewing bids & proposals, researching contract award histories, locating specs & standards, and much more!
The mission of the Military Business Center is to leverage military and other federal business opportunities by, among other things, increasing military and federal business for existing North Carolina companies.
Resources to help women-owned businesses find and bid on federal government contracting opportunities.
Provides general business and federal contracting assistance to help veteran-owned businesses start, grow and succeed including competing for federal contracting opportunities.
Bond Programs
It’s not uncommon for businesses, and particularly those in the construction field, to need some form of surety bond in order to receive government and other contracts. Learn more about surety bonds and programs that are available to help you.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Institute offers, among other things, free seminars on “How to Do Business with City and County Government” and “Responding to RFPs and RFQs.” These seminars can help you get an insider’s look at what it takes to win a significant contract and successfully compete in the bidding process.
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