Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Charleston.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Nov 5, 2026
The City of Charleston is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to install, maintain, and service vending equipment. The RFP refers vendors to its solicitation document for additional details. Written questions are due by 1:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026.
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Oct 7, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Engineering design services for the N. Nassau Street Pipe Replacement Project to reduce chronic flooding.
Posted
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Nov 5, 2026
The City of Charleston is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to install, maintain, and service vending equipment. The RFP refers vendors to its solicitation document for additional details. Written questions are due by 1:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
174889
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,980
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
159,423
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 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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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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AI-ranked best-fit opportunities before bid boards
Auto-drafted, compliance-ready outlines & boilerplate
Competitor & pricing intel from past awards
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Charleston
The Johns Island Community Plan, adopted by the City of Charleston, outlines strategies to manage growth and preserve the unique rural character of Johns Island. Key focus areas include formulating the plan, settlement patterns, affordable housing, economic opportunities, open space and recreation, transportation, and ecological and cultural environs. The plan aims to ensure balanced development that enhances the quality of life while protecting the island's natural, cultural, and historical resources.
The committee reviewed the status of the 2023 bond list for recreational projects and discussed funding plans for various infrastructure improvements, including public-private partnerships. A significant portion of the discussion centered on managing the high demand for city-owned sports facilities, particularly regarding usage conflicts between rugby, lacrosse, and other youth athletic organizations. Members also deliberated on the challenges of balancing field maintenance and wear with equitable facility access for both city residents and external groups. Finally, the committee touched upon potential shifts toward artificial turf to address maintenance concerns and field availability.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Charleston.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
The Commission discussed restructuring the organization by involving partner organizations as leaders to ensure expertise, similar to the Arts Commission model. Key topics included the shift to quarterly meetings with goal-oriented agendas, and prioritizing policy recommendations on issues like paid family leave, affordable childcare, human trafficking, and domestic violence within city jurisdiction. Additionally, the commission discussed budget limitations, the necessity of focusing on city-controlled facilities for accessibility, and a compensation study for city employees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Charleston meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
