Dorchester County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Saint George, SC
Country:: US

Dorchester County RFPs

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Pump Station 87 Rehabilitation RFP
Open
Aug 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
The work generally consists of providing temporary bypass pumping; installing county-furnished pumps, guide rail assemblies, valves, controls, and related equipment; replacing wet well piping; constructing a new electrical equipment rack; completing electrical service and grounding improvements; coordinating installation of the county-furnished scada panel; lining new piping; inspecting the wet well; and completing all associated work necessary to place the rehabilitated pump station into complete and satisfactory operation.
Water and Sewer Extension of Winding Woods Commerce Park Phase 2
Open
Aug 27, 2026
Closes
Sep 29, 2026
Work includes 1 LS sedimentation & erosion control; 11,362 LF silt fence; 2,214 LF 12" pvc sdr-26 gravity sewer; 8 EA standard manhole; 1 EA connection to existing manhole; 10 LF 12" pvc c900 dr-18 water main; 3,271 LF 16" pvc c900 dr-18 water main; 60 LF 16" ductile iron pipe; 82 LF jack & bore - 24" steel casing (rated 35,000 psi) (sheeting/shoring/dewatering, as necessary to be included in price); 1 ea 12" butterfly valve. See attached file.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Assessments (Request For Quotes)
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Provide consultant to conduct comprehensive Americans with disabilities act (ADA) accessibility assessments of approximately twenty (20) county locations.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
174857
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,000
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
178,397
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
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How to Sell to Dorchester County

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Procurement Hell Score
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48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $75,000, still not viable; pivot to coops immediately.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Dorchester County, SC: Sole source is not a viable path. The county adheres to competitive processes and there is no evidence of sole source awards over $75,000. Do not invest time in a sole source justification; pivot to cooperative contracts instead.
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Cooperatives
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- Dorchester County, SC has actively used cooperative purchasing (OMNIA Partners; Sourcewell member, Account #21615). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Dorchester County

Dorchester County Council Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment to standardize fire hydrant requirements for major subdivisions. The Water and Sewer Committee approved a water and sewer service request for a new single-family residential development. Public comments addressed concerns regarding the site selection and management of a new animal shelter, as well as opposition to the potential abolition of the county's aeronautical board. Additionally, officials provided updates on the status of a new downtown library facility.
Dorchester County Planning Commission Planning Meeting
Date: Aug 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission reviewed two primary rezoning requests. The first request, regarding property on Orangeburg Road, concerned a rezoning to Public Institutional to accommodate a potential county-operated animal shelter and holding facility, which drew public comment regarding flooding and livestock concerns. The second request involved rezoning property on Academy Road to Commercial Light Industrial to facilitate an equipment rental and repair business, which staff recommended for approval based on alignment with the comprehensive plan.
Dorchester County Council Special Council Meeting

Key Contacts

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Philip CartinAssessor

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Bryan T. HavirAssistant Administrator for Community Services

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Dorchester County RFPs

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