City of Charleston - 2026-2027 Franchised Street Vendor Spaces - Bid 26-B016R (2026)
City of Charleston cityCity · Charleston, SC- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Robin B. Robinson
- (843) 724-7312
The 30-second brief
The City of Charleston is seeking sealed bids for the franchising of seven (7) designated street vendor spaces for the sale of food, drink, or reading material sold in conjunction with food or drink from stationary vehicles, carts, or devices. Vendor spaces include locations at East Bay & Gillon, Broad & Meeting, Concord & Cumberland, Glebe & George, Meeting & John, Meeting & Ann, and King & Spring. The initial term of the franchise agreement is for one (1) year. Bids are due by September 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., with written questions due by August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Bidders must comply with SBE compliance provisions and City of Charleston code requirements.
7 designated vendor spaces: Space 1 (East Bay & Gillon), Space 2 (Broad & Meeting), Space 4 (Concord & Cumberland), Space 5 (Glebe & George), Space 7 (Meeting & John), Space 8 (Meeting & Ann), Space 9 (King & Spring)
Bid amount, responsiveness, responsibility
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Summary
The City of Charleston is seeking sealed bids for the franchising of seven (7) designated street vendor spaces for the sale of food, drink, or reading material sold in conjunction with food or drink from stationary vehicles, carts, or devices.
Vendor spaces include locations at East Bay & Gillon, Broad & Meeting, Concord & Cumberland, Glebe & George, Meeting & John, Meeting & Ann, and King & Spring. The initial term of the franchise agreement is for one (1) year. Bids are due by September 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., with written questions due by August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Bidders must comply with SBE compliance provisions and City of Charleston code requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Bid amount
- Responsiveness
- Responsibility
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- 7 designated vendor spaces: Space 1 (East Bay & Gillon)
- Space 2 (Broad & Meeting)
- Space 4 (Concord & Cumberland)
- Space 5 (Glebe & George)
- Space 7 (Meeting & John)
- Space 8 (Meeting & Ann)
- Space 9 (King & Spring)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- IFB Cover Page
- Certificate of Familiarity
- Bid Form
- Signed Addenda
- SBE Affidavits (Affidavit A and B, or C)
- Submit to
- City of Charleston, Procurement Division, 2 George Street, Suite 3600, Charleston, SC 29401
- Scope location
- Charleston, SC
- Reported agency
- City of Charleston
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Charleston city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Charleston, Procurement Division, 2 George Street, Suite 3600, Charleston, SC 29401. For questions, contact Robin B. Robinson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Charleston city in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Robin B. Robinson at (843) 724-7312. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 7 designated vendor spaces: Space 1 (East Bay & Gillon), Space 2 (Broad & Meeting), Space 4 (Concord & Cumberland), Space 5 (Glebe & George), Space 7 (Meeting & John), Space 8 (Meeting & Ann), Space 9 (King & Spring). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Bid amount, responsiveness, responsibility" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Charleston city?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Charleston city are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Charleston city regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: IFB Cover Page, Certificate of Familiarity, Bid Form, Signed Addenda, SBE Affidavits (Affidavit A and B, or C). Review the full document from City of Charleston city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Charleston, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.