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.

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Location:: Charleston, SC
Country:: US

City of Charleston RFPs

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E-W Oak Forest Culvert Improvements RFQ (Design Services)
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Closes
Dec 11, 2026
Engineering Firm to complete a design for increasing the capacity of the culverts at the West Ashley Greenway. The project aims to develop and evaluate culvert improvements for flood reduction potential in varying design storms and tidal condition scenarios. The project is partially funded by both The City and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). USACE will be the entity in charge of soliciting bids for construction, and their design/construction standards apply. Full Details / Download: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=909
Road Work - Old Towne District (SC) Improvements, MUP, and Shared Use Path Projects CTC RFP
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Closes
Dec 17, 2026
Project includes Lump Sum of Road Improvements Water and Wastewater Utility Relocations Project.
81 Wentworth Street Surface Parking Improvements RFP
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Closes
Dec 3, 2026
City of Charleston is soliciting bids to provide construction services for improvements to an existing surface parking lot. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on-site on November 19th at 9:30am. Sealed bids will be received until December 3rd at 2:00pm at which time they will be publicly opened at 823 Meeting St, 2nd floor conference room. Full Details / Download: City of Charleston Bidline
81 Wentworth Street Surface Parking Improvements
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Closes
Dec 3, 2026
City of Charleston is soliciting bids to provide construction services for improvements to an existing surface parking lot. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on-site on November 19th at 9:30am. Sealed bids will be received until December 3rd at 2:00pm at which time they will be publicly opened at 823 Meeting St, 2nd floor conference room. Full Details / Download: City of Charleston Bidline
Road Work - Ashley Ave, At Huger and Ashley Ave. At Congress and St, Phillip and Coming Street Midblock Crossing Projects RFP
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Closes
Dec 9, 2026
Project involves two intersections projects and two pedestrian crossings projects.
IDC - Construction Engineering & Inspection Services (CE&I) for Public Works on an As-Needed-Basis RFP
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Closes
Dec 9, 2026
Provided construction engineering & inspection services.
Cumberland Street Outfall Improvement Project RFP
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Closes
Dec 16, 2026
The City of Charleston (City) is accepting Bid Proposals for construction services for the Cumberland Street Outfall Improvement Project. The City will receive submittals until Dec. 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm at 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401. The Work will include the hydroexcavation of 335 LF of open channel at the Cumberland Street drainage outfall, including traffic control and any necessary matting and dewatering, in order to re-establish the channel back to design conditions, as shown in the Drawings. All related documents will be available on the City of Charleston website (Business, Bidline, Stormwater), or may be obtained by submitting a request to Joe Gaul at gaulj@charleston-sc.gov or 843-754-3556.
Cumberland Street Outfall Improvement Project
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Closes
Dec 16, 2026
The City of Charleston (City) is accepting Bid Proposals for construction services for the Cumberland Street Outfall Improvement Project. The City will receive submittals until Dec. 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm at 2 George Street, Suite 2100, Charleston, SC 29401. The Work will include the hydroexcavation of 335 LF of open channel at the Cumberland Street drainage outfall, including traffic control and any necessary matting and dewatering, in order to re-establish the channel back to design conditions, as shown in the Drawings. All related documents will be available on the City of Charleston website (Business, Bidline, Stormwater), or may be obtained by submitting a request to Joe Gaul at gaulj@charleston-sc.gov or 843-754-3556.
Rehabilitation of 182 Congress St. RFP
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Closes
Dec 2, 2026
This is for the rehabilitation of an inhabited property.
Eastside Corner Store Operator RFP
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Closes
Nov 19, 2026
The City is seeking qualified vendors to contract with as an operating partner that they have the necessary skills, experience, and resources to operate a convenience/grocery store in partnership with the City at this location. The existing market/store building is sustainably up fitted, including major equipment, by the City at no cost to operating partner/operator.

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- Usage: Reserved almost exclusively for renewing critical, proprietary IT systems (e.g., Microsoft, Central Square). Deprioritize for new vendors.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Charleston

City of Charleston Technical Review Committee Technical Review Committee Meeting
Date: Nov 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee conducted reviews for several site plans and subdivision proposals. Key items discussed included the Point Hope North Residential Phase 2 preliminary plat and road construction, the Maybank Walk town home development, construction plans for 66 Spring Street, the Magnolia Landing Waterfront Park, and various site packages and development plans for the Long Savanna project. The results for these project reviews ranged from requests to revise and return to providing paperwork comments.
City of Charleston City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Nov 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included the introduction of a new Chief Information Officer, proclamations for Veterans Day and the Marine Corps 251st birthday, and recognition of local Boy Scouts. Public hearings addressed fees for development services and planning and preservation. Citizen participation sessions featured discussions regarding the Dominion Energy franchise agreement, off-site solar policies, public water access, First Amendment ordinance updates, and short-term rental zoning regulations.
City of Charleston Committee on Traffic and Transportation Committee Meeting

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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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