The City of Charleston is seeking proposals from a single qualified vendor capable of providing comprehensive pre-employment screening services, including background investigations, drug testing, physical examinations, and tuberculosis testing for both Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT positions.
The City of Charleston seeks an engineering firm for Phase One professional engineering services to develop a conceptual preliminary engineering and planning package for flood mitigation improvements within the Dupont Wappoo drainage basin.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $100,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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The City of Charleston has used cooperative purchasing for high-value buys; lead with co-ops to avoid formal bidding friction. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Charleston
Recreation Committee Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed strategies to address trash overflow at John's Island City Park, noting the potential for adding pickups or bins while balancing staffing limitations. Construction progress was reviewed for the WL Stephens Pool and the Johns Island Recreation Center, with both projects anticipating future Council approval for final pricing and specific construction timelines. Additionally, the committee received instructions on the city's updated online registration process for fall recreation programming, which is transitioning away from paper-based methods.
City Of Charleston Planning Commission Meeting Report
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved several requests related to rezonings and zonings. Rezonings were approved for a portion of 1176 & 1180 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard from Single-Family Residential to General Business, and for 438 King Street from General Business to Mixed-Use/Workforce Housing. The commission also approved zoning requests for 1657 Ashley Hall Road, 1610 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, 1106 San Juan Avenue, and Jack Primus Road, establishing their respective zoning classifications within the City of Charleston.
City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals - Zoning Meeting Results
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Charleston?
The City of Charleston Procurement Division, led by the Procurement Director, administers the City’s purchasing and procurement activities and serves as the primary vendor contact for solicitations and procurement policy guidance.
Where does City of Charleston post bids and RFPs?
City of Charleston posts bids and RFPs on the City of Charleston Procurement Division web pages on charleston-sc.gov, including the Procurement Division’s Current Solicitation Opportunities area for official postings and instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Charleston?
City of Charleston’s Procurement Division administers vendor registration; vendors complete the City 'Become a Vendor' supplier forms and submit them to the Procurement Division (procurement@charleston-sc.gov) as described in the City’s Procurement Policy and vendor forms pages.
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Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board considered various zoning applications, including requests for special exceptions and variances. Approvals were granted for projects involving residential additions, detached accessory buildings, and parking variances across multiple locations. One variance request for residential parcels was denied. Several applications were deferred or remained open for future hearings due to insufficient documentation, lack of quorum, or applicant requests.
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What products and services does City of Charleston procure?
The City of Charleston procures municipal goods and services—including construction/public works, professional services, supplies and equipment, fleet, and facilities/IT services—through formal solicitations administered by the Procurement Division and documented in solicitation materials.
What procurement requirements does City of Charleston publish for vendors?
City of Charleston’s Procurement Policy and individual solicitation documents set vendor requirements; vendors must complete specified supplier forms and follow the 'Instructions to Bidders' and solicitation terms, which may include insurance, bonding, and licensing as required per solicitation.
How does City of Charleston approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Charleston’s Procurement Division and the Procurement Director are the primary contracting authorities responsible for evaluating solicitations and administering awards; specific approval thresholds and signature workflows are set by City policy and ordinance referenced in procurement materials.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Charleston?
City of Charleston publishes its Procurement Policy (Procurement-Policy-Feb-2023 PDF) and vendor forms on the Procurement Division web pages; vendors should consult the Procurement Policy PDF and Procurement Division pages for official terms, forms, and solicitation instructions.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Charleston use?
City of Charleston’s Procurement Division handles supplier diversity inquiries; vendors seeking minority or small-business certification are directed to South Carolina state certification resources and should consult the Procurement Division for any City-level preferences or programs.