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Oct 5, 2026
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Comprehensive plan update.
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Sep 17, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
The City of West Columbia is requesting statements of qualifications (RFQs) from qualified consulting engineering firms for professional engineering services related to the Lee Circle Water Main Replacement project in West Columbia, South Carolina. The solicitation is identified as Project No. W26001, with questions due October 7, 2026, and responses to questions expected by close of business October 12, 2026. Submittals are due October 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
The City of West Columbia is requesting statements of qualifications (RFQs) from qualified consulting engineering firms for professional engineering services related to the Lee Circle Water Main Replacement project in West Columbia, South Carolina. The solicitation is identified as Project No. W26001, with questions due October 7, 2026, and responses to questions expected by close of business October 12, 2026. Submittals are due October 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
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Census ID
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174935
Employee FTE
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247
Population
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18,489
Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of West Columbia
The council meeting included several presentations, such as recognizing a police officer for the J. P. Strom Award, honoring the Fire Department's Fire Safe Community designation, and receiving a certificate for excellence in financial reporting. Additionally, the Riverbanks Zoo presented their expansion plans. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the second reading of amendments for rental housing regulations, involving discussions on noise monitoring, rental proximity requirements, and licensing processes. New business items included the first reading of zoning text amendments for short-term rentals and a rezoning request, the adoption of a redevelopment plan, and authorization for lease-purchase financing.
The council held a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding rental housing regulations, specifically focusing on short-term rental standards. Discussion topics included the establishment of a framework for permit requirements, business licenses, and operational standards such as parking, noise monitoring, and occupancy limits. Council members and public participants debated the implementation of these regulations, addressing proposed exceptions for owner-occupied properties, compliance grace periods for existing rental operators, and the necessity of enforcing current ordinances to mitigate neighborhood concerns regarding noise, trash, and property maintenance.
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The meeting included a joint public hearing regarding the rezoning of five parcels, collectively known as the former Colite property, from Light and Heavy Manufacturing to Planned Unit Development Commercial. The applicant presented a three-phase proposal for an adaptive reuse development termed 'Colite City,' featuring residential, retail, office, and hospitality spaces. Staff recommended approval, citing compliance with the comprehensive plan and redevelopment goals, and council members discussed the project's potential for revitalizing the area.
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