Dorchester County

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

Dorchester County RFPs

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On-Call Combination Sewer Vacuum (Vactor) Truck Services RFP
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 20, 2026
Dorchester County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified firms for On-Call Combination Sewer Vacuum (Vactor) Truck Services. The work includes sanitary sewer cleaning, lift station maintenance, pump-and-haul operations, emergency utility response, combination sewer vacuum services, and standby support. The solicitation was released on August 11, 2026, remains open as of August 12, 2026, and bids are due August 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
On-Call Combination Sewer Vacuum (Vactor) Truck Services
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 20, 2026
Dorchester County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified firms for On-Call Combination Sewer Vacuum (Vactor) Truck Services. The work includes sanitary sewer cleaning, lift station maintenance, pump-and-haul operations, emergency utility response, combination sewer vacuum services, and standby support. The solicitation was released on August 11, 2026, remains open as of August 12, 2026, and bids are due August 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Old Spell Road Improvements - Phase 2
Open
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 18, 2026
This project includes the paving and associated drainage improvements. Work includes 12 SY removal & disposal of existing asphalt pavement, 3025 CY borrow excavation, 7470 sy fine grading, 7212 SY graded aggregate base course (8" uniform), 45 Ton liquid asphalt binder pg64-22, 120 SY milling existing asphalt pavement 2. 0". See attached file.

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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

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- 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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- 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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- 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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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Dorchester County

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
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a special meeting to adopt Resolution 26-07, which calls for an education capital improvement sales and use tax referendum. The resolution outlines the distribution of proceeds, with 85% allocated to Dorchester School District 2 and 15% to Dorchester School District 4 over a 15-year term. The council expressed support for the cooperation between the school districts in creating this concurrent resolution and approved placing the matter on the ballot.
Dorchester County Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Dorchester County.

Philip CartinAssessor

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Bryan T. HavirAssistant Administrator for Community Services

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Dorchester County RFPs

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Dorchester County Planning Commission Planning Meeting

Dorchester County Council Special Council Meeting

Dorchester County Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission Meeting

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Dorchester County RFPs

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Dorchester County Planning Commission Planning Meeting

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Dorchester County Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission Meeting

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