Richland County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Columbia, SC
Country:: US

Richland County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Barney Jordan Landing Rehab Engineering Services (Request For Proposal)
Open
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 22, 2026
Provide professional engineering services for the rehabilitation of barney jordan landing, a publicly accessible boating facility.
HVAC Upgrades at Transmission and Interconnection Facilities - WRLK Columbia (Design-Bid-Build) RFP
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Project is the partial renovation of an existing one story building used in support of Television Transmitters. Renovations include selective repairs to the envelope of the buildings including masonry repairs and hollow metal doors. New Electrical and Mechanical systems to support existing Transmitter Equipment.
HVAC Upgrades at Transmission and Interconnection Facilities - WNSC Rock Hill (Design-Bid-Build)
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Project is the partial renovation of an existing one story building used in support of Television Transmitters. Renovations include selective repairs to the envelope of the buildings including masonry repairs and hollow metal doors. New Electrical and Mechanical systems to support existing Transmitter Equipment at the site.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
174866
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,316
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
434,956
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Procurement Hell Score
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68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If proprietary/continuity/emergency, partner with the department to build the case; have the Office of Procurement & Contracting prepare the official sole source justification for public approval.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Statewide Term Contracts, OMNIA Partners, HGACBuy, and NASPO ValuePoint; 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
- Entity: Richland County, SC (Office of Procurement & Contracting).
- When viable: Proprietary technology, essential for continuity of an existing service, or a documented emergency.
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
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Richland County

Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured reports from the Office of Small Business Opportunity regarding certification numbers and small business participation goals on roadway projects. Discussion also covered transit ridership data issues due to faulty passenger counters, and a detailed update on various transportation programs, including resiliency planning, corridor improvements, intersection adjustments, greenway projects, dirt road paving packages, and ongoing sidewalk neighborhood improvements.
Richland County Detention Center Ad Hoc Committee Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Date: Jul 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on infrastructure and security updates at the Alvin Glenn Detention Center, including the status of housing unit renovations, upgrades to security systems, and improvements to water management infrastructure. Members discussed the progress of the new jail tower construction and the associated bond funding. Additionally, the committee addressed public concerns raised via social media regarding detention conditions, including meal nutrition standards and contraband policies. Clarifications were provided on current renovation phases to ensure the body had an accurate understanding of project timelines.
Richland County Administrative Finance Committee Committee Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Richland County.

Aric A. JensenAssistant County Administrator

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Lori J. ThomasAssistant County Administrator

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Richland County RFPs

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Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Meeting

Richland County Detention Center Ad Hoc Committee Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Richland County Administrative Finance Committee Committee Meeting

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Richland County RFPs

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Early Buyer Signals

Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Meeting

Richland County Detention Center Ad Hoc Committee Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Richland County Administrative Finance Committee Committee Meeting

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