Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Aiken.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 29, 2026
Nov 20, 2026
Procurement of an 8mm full-color message center marquee for the Aiken Community Theatre, including web-based software and a five-year manufacturer’s parts warranty.
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Oct 29, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
Dismantling and reconstruction of the Center for African American History, Art and Culture chimney, salvaging bricks and using compatible modern mortar while maintaining the original appearance.
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Nov 10, 2026
Procurement of contractor services for Phase 1 renovation of Patsy's Garden, including site preparation, demolition, subgrade, base work, brick pathway installation, and PVC sleeve installation.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
134420
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
384
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
33,808
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Aiken
The meeting included presentations from the National Alliance on Mental Illness regarding their mental health services and peer support programs available in the community. Additionally, representatives from the Aiken Center provided an update on the national opioid settlement and how those funds are being utilized to support substance use recovery initiatives, including recovery coaching and detention center re-entry services.
The meeting primarily addressed a variance request for an increased fence wall height at 423 Southboundary Avenue Southeast. The applicant sought the variance to mitigate light pollution and ensure privacy after a neighbor installed a large, bright television screen visible from the applicant's property. The Board discussed the current zoning regulations regarding fence heights, the lack of light pollution protections in the existing code, and the applicant's desire to construct a brick masonry wall to restore the quiet enjoyment of her home.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Aiken.
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The council meeting featured two primary presentations. Representatives from the Golden Harvest Food Bank discussed the critical state of food insecurity in Aiken County, detailed their ongoing hunger relief efforts, and highlighted the financial strain caused by rising food costs. Additionally, a representative from the Cumby Center presented on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, outlined the free services provided to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and discussed national statistics regarding domestic violence. During the meeting, it was also decided that an item under old business concerning a budget adjustment would be postponed to a future meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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