City of Hartsville bids, RFPs and contracts
Hartsville, South CarolinaPop. 7,374 · hartsvillesc.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 65
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 24
- Contracts
- 173
- 88 vendors
The 30-second brief
65 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Hartsville's meetings, most in equipment and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 13: The council considered authorizing the Hartsville Pickleball Club to apply for a Byerly Foundation grant for Lawton Park improvements. The scope includes two ADA compliant walkways, a covered gazebo with lighting and ceiling fans, landscaping, a maintenance shed, and pickleball equipment. The request is for about $31,250, and the club said the full package would be just under $40,000 with in-kind support. If awarded, a separate city agreement would still be needed before work starts.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Budget Planning and Public Works.
Latest awards: Coker University Office of Campus Safety & Security for hartsville Considers Coker University Safety Agreement (Oct 2026) and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (Dea) for hartsville Considers DEA Local Task Force Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Hartsville's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Hartsville has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Hartsville buys from, taken from council records. 173 contracts with 88 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Hartsville.
Questions about City of Hartsville
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Hartsville?
City of Hartsville currently works with 88 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FACILITIES, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 23 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 Hartsville?
Small purchases under SC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Hartsville include City of Hartsville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Hartsville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Hartsville City Council Meeting: Loan, Wastewater, Board Appointments, 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 Hartsville publish RFPs?
City of Hartsville publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 24 solicitations from City of Hartsville. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Budget Planning, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Hartsville?
At City of Hartsville, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 23 decision-makers at City of Hartsville.
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What does City of Hartsville spend the most on?
Based on 474 tracked contracts, City of Hartsville spends most on Capital Projects (233), Budget Planning (74), Public Works (60), Contract Admin (57), and Public Updates (50). Contract types include OTHER, FACILITIES, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Hartsville's current vendors?
City of Hartsville currently works with vendors including COKER UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY, FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA), HARTSVILLE RESCUE SQUAD, SMITH ROBINSON LAW, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE’S DETENTION CENTER (SCDJJ), and FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FACILITIES, and LEGAL. 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 Hartsville working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, City of Hartsville is actively discussing: City of Hartsville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Hartsville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Hartsville City Council Meeting: Loan, Wastewater, Board Appointments, Hartsville City Council: Downtown Revitalization & Community Recognition, and Hartsville City Council Work Session: Funding Requests and City Updates. 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 Hartsville have?
City of Hartsville currently has 24 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (233), Budget Planning (74), and Public Works (60). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SC's state portal, and other sources.