💊 Pharmaceuticals · Durham, North Carolina
Merck: Durham vaccine plant
💰 $1 billion👷 400 jobs (nearly)🏗️ Operating since March 2025Vaccines, including Gardasil.
How to get on the sub list
The general contractor hasn't been announced publicly; watch local news and county permits. Merck: what we buy →
Source: Merck U.S. investment fact sheet, Apr 2025 · checked Oct 25, 2026
How to get on the Merck Durham sub list
- Find the general contractor. It hasn't been announced publicly. Watch local news and Durham's county building permits.
- Register as a supplier: Merck: what we buy.
- Get prequalified. Have your insurance, safety record (EMR), licenses and references ready.
- Call the local economic development office. North Carolina and its counties often run supplier fairs and keep vendor lists for projects like this.
- Have a one-page capability statement. Build yours in Launchpad.
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Site work, paving and concreteElectrical, HVAC and plumbingTrucking, hauling and equipment rentalSecurity guardsJanitorial and industrial cleaningLandscaping and snow removalFencing, signage and maintenanceCatering, staffing and office supply
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Investment and job figures are the company's own announced numbers, from the linked source. Plans change; check the source for the latest. Contrax isn't affiliated with Merck.