City of Aiken

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Aiken.

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

City of Aiken RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

City of Aiken PRT Department HVAC Maintenance & Repair Agreement - (RFP)
Open
Jul 17, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2026
Comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM), inspections, and emergency repair service for our various HVAC systems. An agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for two additional years if both parties agree.
E&U - Water Treatment Chemicals 2027-28 RFP
Open
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Dec 7, 2026
Twenty-four( 24) month term purchase of chemicals for water treatment.
Anderson Pond Road Waterline Extension
Open
Jul 10, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2026
Work includes constructing 12" and 6" distribution waterline and associated connections, Installation of approx 7,890 LF of 12" waterline, installation of approx 240 LF of 6" waterline, installation of 9 fire hydrant assemblies and related appurtenances, implementation and Maintenance of CSWPPP.

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Buyer Attributes

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 Hell 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.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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How to Sell to City of Aiken

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
72 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source. Deprioritize. Move straight to competitive bid.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and South Carolina statewide term contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Aiken (SC): Sole source is highly opaque with little to no precedent—deprioritize. Redirect to cooperative contracts (if acceptable) or a formal competitive bid. The city’s competitive process is triggered at a low $10,000 threshold, making a formal bid the expected route for most purchases.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- There is no clear evidence that City of Aiken actively uses cooperative purchasing today, though city code allows it. You can position these co-ops as another option, and you can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Aiken

Aiken City Council Special-Called Meeting
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a special-called meeting to address two primary items. First, a proclamation was read designating an upcoming week as National Health Center Week. Second, the council conducted a public input session regarding a proposed 1% hospitality tax increase. Council members explained the state-mandated caps on hospitality and accommodation taxes, provided context on millage rates, and detailed the intended use of tax revenue for a new parking deck and improvements to parks and recreation facilities. Residents voiced concerns about the tax's potential economic impact on local citizens, specifically the elderly, requested clarification on which food items would be classified as taxable prepared foods, and discussed broader issues regarding city growth, infrastructure, and overcrowding.
Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Jul 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission meeting involved the review and recommendation for approval of several annexation, rezoning, and concept plan applications, including projects for Maren Simpson, Paul Meyers, Leonta Williams, Franklin Martin, William Rogers, SPCA, and Magnite Engler LLC. Additionally, the commission held a public discussion regarding traffic safety concerns at the Whiskey Road and Stratford Drive intersection, noting the status of traffic impact studies and ongoing Department of Transportation road improvement designs.
Design Review Board Meeting
Date: Jul 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the designation of structures at 524 Cooker Springs Road as a contributing property and approved this status, which will be forwarded to the planning commission for further review. Additionally, the board granted retroactive approval for the replacement of a garage window at 223 Marian Street Southeast, despite concerns regarding the lack of uniformity in window styles.