Dorchester County Water Authority bids, RFPs and contracts
Summerville, South Carolinadcwaonline.com- Latest contract
- Jan 1, 2024
- 2 years ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 13
- 10 vendors
The 30-second brief
Environmental Services leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Public Works.
Latest awards: Santee Cooper Lake Moultrie Regional Water System for water Sourced from Santee Cooper Lake Moultrie System (Jan 2024) and Santee Cooper Regional Water System for summerville CPW Relies on Santee Cooper for Water Supply (Jan 2024).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Dorchester County Water Authority has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Dorchester County Water Authority buys from, taken from council records. 13 contracts with 10 vendors.
Questions about Dorchester County Water Authority
How do I become an approved vendor for Dorchester County Water Authority?
Dorchester County Water Authority currently works with 10 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Dorchester County Water Authority?
Small purchases under SC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Environmental Services (10), Capital Projects (5), and Public Works (3), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Dorchester County Water Authority publish RFPs?
Dorchester County Water Authority publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Dorchester County Water Authority. The most active RFP sectors are Environmental Services, Capital Projects, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Dorchester County Water Authority?
At Dorchester County Water Authority, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Dorchester County Water Authority spend the most on?
Based on 22 tracked contracts, Dorchester County Water Authority spends most on Environmental Services (10), Capital Projects (5), Public Works (3), Utilities (3), and Communications (1). Contract types include UTILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Dorchester County Water Authority's current vendors?
Dorchester County Water Authority currently works with vendors including SANTEE COOPER LAKE MOULTRIE REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM, SANTEE COOPER REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM, MONCKS CORNER PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, SUMMERVILLE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS CPW, CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, BERKELEY COUNTY WATER & SANITATION AUTHORITY, 120 WATER, SUMMERVILLE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS SCPW, and SUMMERVILLE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does Dorchester County Water Authority have?
Dorchester County Water Authority currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Environmental Services (10), Capital Projects (5), and Public Works (3). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SC's state portal, and other sources.