Richland County bids, RFPs and contracts
Columbia, South CarolinaPop. 434,956 · richlandcountysc.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 177
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 2,494
- 830 vendors
The 30-second brief
177 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Richland County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 28: Atlas Road Design Contingency Expanded for Widening & CSX Coordination.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Mts Contracting for MTS Contracting Advances Detention Security System ($6,500,000.00, Oct 2026) and Carbra Construction for kilo Housing Renovation Completed by Carbra ($800,630.60, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Richland County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Richland County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Richland County buys from, taken from council records. 2,494 contracts with 830 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Richland County.
Questions about Richland County
How do I become an approved vendor for Richland County?
Richland County currently works with 830 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 29 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 Richland County?
Small purchases under SC's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Richland County include Richland County Ad Hoc Committee Discusses Revolving Loan Fund Proposal, Richland County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Summary: Dec 3, 2025, and Richland County Council Meeting Summary: Budget, Zoning, Infrastructure, 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 Richland County publish RFPs?
Richland County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and SC's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 120 solicitations from Richland County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Richland County?
At Richland County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. 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 29 decision-makers at Richland County.
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What does Richland County spend the most on?
Based on 2,907 tracked contracts, Richland County spends most on Capital Projects (1,625), Grants (445), Public Works (394), Transportation (269), and Environmental Services (174). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Richland County's current vendors?
Richland County currently works with vendors including MTS CONTRACTING, CARBRA CONSTRUCTION, MOSELEY ARCHITECTS, CONSTRUCTION, CNC CONSTRUCTION, WOOLPERT LLC, AECOM, BECKER MORGAN GROUP, M.B. KAHN, and LYON & ASSOCIATES. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Richland County working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, Richland County is actively discussing: Richland County Ad Hoc Committee Discusses Revolving Loan Fund Proposal, Richland County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Summary: Dec 3, 2025, Richland County Council Meeting Summary: Budget, Zoning, Infrastructure, Richland County Conservation Commission Meeting Summary: Nov 17, 2025, and Richton County Finance Committee Meeting: Budget & Infrastructure 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 Richland County have?
Richland County currently has 120 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,625), Grants (445), and Public Works (394). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, SC's state portal, and other sources.