Lancaster County is soliciting proposals for a hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and unified communications solution that qualified firms would provide, implement, support, and maintain. Microsoft Teams integration is mandatory. The County plans to select the best overall value based on functionality, reliability, implementation approach, support, security, and total cost.
Lancaster County is soliciting proposals for a hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and unified communications solution that qualified firms would provide, implement, support, and maintain. Microsoft Teams integration is mandatory. The County plans to select the best overall value based on functionality, reliability, implementation approach, support, security, and total cost.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
174861
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
622
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
114,296
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than ~$2,500, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and South Carolina Statewide Term Contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Lancaster County, SC:Sole source awards are extremely rare with no clear precedent in public records. Given the county’s very low ~$2,500 competitive bidding threshold, treat sole source as non-viable and pivot to cooperative purchasing. If attempted, expect stringent justification and approvals.
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Lancaster County allows and uses cooperative purchasing; Sourcewell membership is confirmed. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Lancaster County Contracts
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Unknown Seller at Lancaster County
Effective: Jul 6, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order from Lancaster County covers a 5-year facility maintenance contract for the Courthouse, effective July 6, 2022. The total value of the contract is $95,000.00, which includes an initial amount and additional funds allocated on April 5, 2023.
Archangel Education & Technology at Lancaster County
Effective: Sep 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order from Lancaster County to Archangel Education + Technology for the renewal of Airlink services. The order includes a line item for 'Renewals Airlink' with a unit price of $5,886.00, leading to a subtotal of $5,886.00. With sales tax of $470.88, the total order amount is $6,356.88. The service period for the renewal is from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. The order date is July 3, 2024.
Patterson Pope, Inc. at Lancaster County
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order from Lancaster County to Patterson Pope, Inc. for 'SPECIAL PROJECTS' totaling $112,534.12. It outlines billing and shipping addresses, vendor details, and instructions for invoicing and delivery, including a 60-day cancellation clause for unfulfilled portions from the order date.
U.S. Tire Recycling Partners LP at Lancaster County
Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order from Lancaster County to US Tire Recycling Partners, LP for a disposal contract related to solid waste collections, totaling $90,000.00. The order specifies billing and shipping addresses, vendor details, and includes instructions for invoicing and a 60-day cancellation clause if delivery is not completed.
Advanced Video Group Inc at Lancaster County
Effective: Aug 15, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order, dated August 15, 2022, outlines the procurement of audio-visual equipment, installation services, and a one-year gold service agreement by Lancaster County from Advanced Video Group, Inc. The total order value, including sales tax, is $75,655.58. The agreement for the gold service is for a one-year term.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lancaster County
Lancaster County Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held an executive session to discuss pending litigation concerning the planning commission and legal requirements for places of assembly. Following the executive session, the council addressed several resident concerns regarding traffic safety, noise levels, and the tree buffer zone surrounding the new regional sports complex. Additionally, the council reviewed the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and discussed potential amendments regarding zoning districts and gas station regulations. The meeting also included a special presentation recognizing state award winners, including an assistant solicitor and a victim services specialist, with reports on case backlog reductions.
Lancaster County Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed the withdrawal of preliminary plats for the Catawba Ridge development, expressing concern over the loss of oversight regarding infrastructure, emergency services, and public input. Additionally, members debated the procedural adherence for a new zoning application, raising questions about the application of administrative discretion regarding submission deadlines versus established written policies.
Lancaster County Council Ad-Hoc Personnel Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Lancaster County.
The committee convened to order and approved the meeting agenda. Following a motion and second, the committee entered into an executive session. Upon reconvening into regular session, it was noted that no motions were made or votes taken during the executive session, after which the meeting was adjourned.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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