University Of South Carolina System

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Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: Columbia, SC
Country:: US

University Of South Carolina System RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Moving and Storage Services
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
Closes
Feb 5, 2027
The University of South Carolina is seeking qualified providers to provide comprehensive moving and storage services for all University of South Carolina system campuses on an as-needed basis. The scope covers moving furniture, fixtures, and equipment, plus weekday/weekend labor-and-truck services, climate-controlled storage units, and packing materials. The fixed-price procurement requires at least three years of relevant experience, employee background checks, contractor-supplied equipment, and compliance with university policies, with qualified providers contacted as needed.
Flow Meter by YSI, INC
Posted
Dec 8, 2025
Closes
Dec 12, 2026
The University of South Carolina is requesting competitive quotes for a YSI Flowmeter Tracker2 water-flow measurement device. Vendors should submit price and delivery information and meet the university's technical specifications; there is no pre-bid meeting and quotations only are requested. The submission deadline is December 12, 2026 at 11:00 am and the solicitation appears to be a single-item procurement posted by the university.
Cleanroom Services
Posted
Nov 13, 2025
Closes
Nov 20, 2026
The University of South Carolina is soliciting quotes for Cleanroom Services including access and operation of advanced nanofabrication equipment such as electron-beam lithography and atomic-layer deposition. Vendors are expected to provide full-service quotations covering usage time, staffing, and required consumables. The solicitation is open for bidding until November 20, 2026.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbia
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Cocky
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
6,440
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Only if truly unique/time-critical or required for compatibility with existing USC systems. Requires written justification and a 5-business-day public notice; expect scrutiny.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and NASPO ValuePoint; 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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- University Of South Carolina System, SC uses sole source sparingly. Use only when the solution is uniquely available, tightly time-bound, or integrally compatible with existing USC systems. Requirements: written justification and public notice (typically 5 business days). Expect scrutiny and possible challenge. Incumbents have an edge; net-new vendors face higher risk.
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