The Town of Hilton Head Island is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified, properly licensed contractors for Phase 1 of the multi-phase Crossings Park improvements. The work is construction of a pickleball complex and associated site features at 30 Arrow Road on Hilton Head Island. The Town describes the planned complex as having 18 courts, a clubhouse, covered pavilions, landscaping, dedicated parking, and a pathway connecting Crossings Park to the Bristol Sports Area.
The Town of Hilton Head Island seeks sealed proposals from qualified towing operators for an on-call contract supporting Town departments, public-safety functions, and Town-owned or Town-controlled vehicles and equipment. The contractor must provide prompt, reliable, professional towing, recovery, and roadside services on an as-needed basis under the solicitation specifications. This is an open municipal services RFP, with proposals due October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
The Town of Hilton Head Island seeks sealed proposals from qualified towing operators for an on-call contract supporting Town departments, public-safety functions, and Town-owned or Town-controlled vehicles and equipment. The contractor must provide prompt, reliable, professional towing, recovery, and roadside services on an as-needed basis under the solicitation specifications. This is an open municipal services RFP, with proposals due October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, avoid this path; pivot to a cooperative contract instead.
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The Town uses cooperative purchasing and has explicit authorization (Sec. 11-1-811, 11-1-815). It is an active Sourcewell participating agency (#137668). This is the primary low-friction channel. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Town Of Hilton Head Island Parks And Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Nov 20, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed pathway safety, focusing on community concerns regarding e-bikes and bicycles, including the need for uniform policies, potential speed limits, and improved enforcement. Presentations were provided on the Capital Improvement Plan, noting status updates on the Chaplin Community Park project, Crossings Park pickleball complex, Taylor Family Park, Islanders Beach Park, Mitchellville Freedom Park, and the Jonesville Pathway project. An update on beach renourishment activities was also presented, detailing budget and scheduling. Additionally, the Island Recreation Association provided reports on recreation programming, funding requests, and usage statistics. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting dates.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing regarding a variance request for the removal of a specimen loblolly pine tree on a residential lot. Discussion focused on safety concerns resulting from tree roots damaging the existing driveway and potentially the garage foundation, the proposed construction of a new access road using pavers, and adherence to local zoning and environmental regulations, specifically regarding wildlife habitat protection.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Hilton Head Island?
Procurement and purchasing for Town of Hilton Head Island are administered by Town staff under the Town Manager, with final approvals and oversight by the elected Town Council. The Council includes a Mayor elected at-large and six ward-elected Council Members.
Where does Town of Hilton Head Island post bids and RFPs?
Town of Hilton Head Island posts bids and RFPs on its EUNA/Bonfire procurement portal (hiltonheadislandsc.bonfirehub.com), linked from the Town’s Bids & Proposal Opportunities page. Council agendas, minutes, and videos are published by the Town Clerk for procurement and award actions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Hilton Head Island?
Vendors register through the Town of Hilton Head Island EUNA/Bonfire procurement portal (hiltonheadislandsc.bonfirehub.com) to view and submit solicitations and choose commodity codes. Local Vendor Preference applicants must also submit the Town’s Local Vendor Preference Certification Form; contractors register separately with Community Development.
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Town Council of Hilton Head Island Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a Town Manager report detailing the Fire Rescue Department's national EMS accreditation, scheduled road survey work for Lagoon, Gumree, and Squire Pope roads, the upcoming Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriter Festival, and planned business and contractor networking events alongside drainage improvement meetings. The Council formally recognized National Senior Center Month and honored the Diamond Youth Baseball Hilton Head Allstars 12U team for their Majors World Series championship. Additionally, officials received an update on the US 278 Eastbound bridge replacement project, covering its background, current status in the design and permitting phase, and the scope of structural improvements planned for the corridor.
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What products and services does Town of Hilton Head Island procure?
The Town of Hilton Head Island uses vendor-selected commodity code categories on its bids portal to classify the products and services it procures; vendors identify offerings by choosing those codes during portal registration linked from the Town’s Bids & Proposal Opportunities page.
What procurement requirements does Town of Hilton Head Island publish for vendors?
Vendors must hold a current Town of Hilton Head Island business license to contract with the Town; business licenses are issued annually May 1–April 30. Building and construction contractors also must hold a valid South Carolina state contractor registration card and register with Community Development.
How does Town of Hilton Head Island approve procurement contracts and awards?
Town of Hilton Head Island approves procurement contracts and awards through the elected Town Council after staff conduct procurements under the Town Manager’s oversight. The Town Clerk publishes Council agendas, minutes, and meeting videos where contract approvals and awards are considered.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Hilton Head Island?
Procurement policies and standard contract terms for Town of Hilton Head Island are codified in the Town Code of Ordinances, including the Procurement Code chapter available on Municode, which sets the Town’s purchasing rules and fair-treatment objectives.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does Town of Hilton Head Island use?
Town of Hilton Head Island operates a Local Vendor Preference program and a Small and Minority-owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Program. Local preference requires an office in Town, majority of staff working there, three years of Town business license, and a submitted Local Vendor Preference Certification Form.
