City of Charleston City bids, RFPs and contracts
Charleston, South CarolinaPop. 159,423 · charleston-sc.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 479
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 2,334
- 872 vendors
The 30-second brief
479 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Charleston City's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 27: The committee is scheduled to consider a resolution and municipal agreement with the South Carolina Department of Transportation for intersection improvements at SC Highway 41 and Reflectance Drive/Halfway Creek Road. The item is pending the October 27, 2026 vote, so the work is not yet awarded. The source shows a defined transportation scope and a clear decision point for any firms tied to design, traffic, or construction support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Dominion Energy South Carolina Inc for dominion Energy Utility Franchise Agreement Considered (Oct 2026) and Millstone Ventures LLC for charleston Considers Millstone Ventures Traffic MOU (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Charleston City's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Charleston City is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Charleston City buys from, taken from council records. 2,334 contracts with 872 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Charleston City.
Questions about City of Charleston City
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Charleston City?
City of Charleston City currently works with 872 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 417 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Charleston City?
Small purchases under SC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Charleston City include City of Charleston city — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Charleston city — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Planning Commission Meeting: Zoning and Rezoning Decisions, Dec 17, 2025, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of Charleston City publish RFPs?
City of Charleston City publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 687 solicitations from City of Charleston City. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Charleston City?
At City of Charleston City, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Planning, Facilities & Capital Projects — Capital Projects Division, Fire, Administration, and Parks & Recreation. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 417 decision-makers at City of Charleston City.
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What does City of Charleston City spend the most on?
Based on 6,075 tracked contracts, City of Charleston City spends most on Capital Projects (4,563), Public Works (754), Grants (305), Transportation (249), and Public Safety (204). Contract types include UTILITIES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Charleston City's current vendors?
City of Charleston City currently works with vendors including DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA INC, MILLSTONE VENTURES LLC, THOMAS & HUTTON, SOUTHEASTERN RECAPITALIZATION GROUP LLC, CHARLESTON COUNTY, LONGBOROUGH OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, EDIFICE, and ONE VENDUE RANGE. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Charleston City working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of Charleston City is actively discussing: City of Charleston city — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Charleston city — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Planning Commission Meeting: Zoning and Rezoning Decisions, Dec 17, 2025, Charleston BAR Approvals: Building & Renovation Projects, Dec 1-5, 2025, and Charleston Council Workshop: Affordable Housing Strategy & Development. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of Charleston City have?
City of Charleston City currently has 687 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,563), Public Works (754), and Grants (305). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SC's state portal, and other sources.