What products and services does City of Cayce procure?

City of Cayce routinely procures materials, supplies, equipment, maintenance and rental services, construction work, and professional services such as architecture/engineering, legal, and auditing under its Purchasing Policy. Vendors should consult the Purchasing Policy for formal categories and solicitation types.

Does City of Cayce use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Cayce's Purchasing Policy authorizes cooperative purchasing with other governmental units and permits purchases through the state property division or other cooperative contract vehicles when deemed in the City’s best interest.

What procurement requirements does City of Cayce publish for vendors?

City of Cayce sets solicitation-specific vendor requirements; examples include bid bonds (e.g., 10% on certain projects), South Carolina contractor licensing, and federal CDBG compliance obligations such as Davis-Bacon and other federal labor requirements on federally funded work. Review each solicitation for exact terms.

How does City of Cayce approve procurement contracts and awards?

City of Cayce requires formal written bids and City Council approval for procurements exceeding $25,000; procurements at or below that threshold may be awarded by the City Manager or Purchasing Agent, and City Council may waive bid procedures in defined circumstances.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Cayce?

Vendors can find the City of Cayce Purchasing Policy and related ordinance (Sec. 2-144) in the City's published agenda and ordinance packet on the City website; these documents set out the centralized purchasing system, requisition rules, thresholds and bid procedures.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Cayce use?

City of Cayce's procurement rules include a local-vendor tie-breaker for equal bids and require 'positive efforts' to use small and disadvantaged businesses on federally funded solicitations, including references to HUD Section 3 obligations for employment, training, and contracting opportunities.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Cayce, SC
Country:: US

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Cayce WTP Sodium Hypochlorite Feed System (Design-Bid-Build) RFP
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Oct 30, 2026
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Dec 9, 2026
Installation of a bulk sodium hypochlorite feed system including, but not limited to, a concrete containment structure, two (2) bulk storage tanks, one (1) day storage tank, transfer and metering pumps, and all associated piping, controls, electrical equipment, and related appurtenances.

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- Sole Source: Only if a documented public emergency or statutory requirement; coordinate with the City Manager and cite Chapter 2, Section 2-
- Otherwise, bid competitively (most purchases over ~$25,000 go formal).
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- City of Cayce: Sole source is highly specific and infrequently used—primarily for documented public emergencies or statutory requirements. If truly an emergency, work with the City Manager to prepare a justification citing Chapter 2, Section 2-92 of the city’s procurement code. For all other needs, pivot to the competitive bidding process (most purchases over ~$25,000 go formal).
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City of Cayce Council Council Meeting
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council recognized public servants for their work in securing storm water mitigation funding and approved a resolution for financing three police vehicles through a lease purchase agreement with South State Bank. Additionally, the council authorized an application for a Rural Development Initiative grant to address erosion and stabilize the Cayce Riverwalk. Updates were provided on upcoming community events, the completion of fire department equipment training, emergency sewer repairs, and the status of opportunity zones for development incentives.
City of Cayce Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured the presentation of the Whole Soul Award to recognize a city employee for an extraordinary act of service beyond their regular duties. Auditors also presented the fiscal year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, providing a review of the General Fund and water and sewer utility operations. The discussion included an analysis of revenue variances, budget performance, federal compliance regarding the ARPA program, and a report on an internal control deficiency.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Cayce?

The City Manager or a designated Purchasing Agent administers procurement for City of Cayce under the City's Purchasing Policy, with department heads initiating requisitions and City Council retaining oversight and the authority to waive bid procedures in defined circumstances.

Where does City of Cayce post bids and RFPs?

City of Cayce posts solicitations on its OpenGov procurement portal and publishes Invitation-to-Bid notices on the City website (News/Public Notices), with notices directing vendors to the OpenGov portal for contract documents and submission details.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Cayce?

Vendors register and access solicitations through the City of Cayce OpenGov procurement portal; for federally funded projects the City also requires SAM (System for Award Management) registration where applicable. Create an OpenGov account and follow project-specific registration steps on posted solicitations.

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