Contracts & procurement in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
307 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Charleston, SC (50)
- Columbia, SC (44)
- York County, SC (32)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (19)
- Aiken County, SC (16)
- Pickens County, SC (14)
- Georgetown, SC (9)
- Fort Mill, SC (9)
- Spartanburg County, SC (9)
- Ware Shoals, SC (8)
- Orangeburg County, SC (8)
- Beaufort County, SC (8)
Latest matching meetings
Greenville Housing Authority Development Committee to discuss land and assistance
The Development Committee will meet to discuss the transfer of assistance for Perry/Essex/Styles and a request for proposals for Traction. The board will also review surplus land regarding Arcadia.
City Council to approve $737,550 engineering contract for PFAS study at water plant
The council will vote on several ordinances and contracts, including a $737,550 engineering study for emerging contaminants at the City Water Treatment Plant, an $85,000 contract with St. Frances Animal Center, and a $124,259.00 annual janitorial services contract. It will also consider a first‑reading ordinance…
Council considers Wagener EMS Station addition and fire department contracts
The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will discuss revised volunteer fire department contracts and a resolution for the Wagener EMS Station addition. The body will also consider commissioning an enforcement officer and review monthly reports for fire, EMS, and code enforcement.
City Council to approve $949,022 security guard contract for homeless services
The council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from recent meetings, and receive three proclamations. The consent agenda authorizes a series of professional‑services and procurement contracts for FY 2026‑2027. Key items include a $949,022 security guard services contract for the Homeless Services Department, a…
Council considers property leases and a land purchase for recreational use
The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss several property agreements and ordinances. The body is considering leases for the Council on Aging and CORE, as well as a land purchase from James J. Boyd, Jr. for recreational use.
Airport Commission to discuss Byrdland Drive RFP and enter executive session
The Greenville Airport Commission will approve minutes and financial statements, discuss a request for proposals for Byrdland Drive, and receive operational updates. The commission will then hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.
City Council to discuss Fourth St & Railroad Ave RFP
The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates from the City Manager. Discussion items include the MASC Annual Meeting and a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fourth St & Railroad Ave.
Barnwell County Council to hold executive session on contracts and personnel
The County Council will meet in executive session to discuss specific contractual and personnel matters. No public votes or open decisions are listed on this agenda.
Council to consider rezoning 1556 Salem Road to Regional Mixed-Use
The Beaufort City Council will hold second readings of two zoning map amendments — rezoning 1556 Salem Road from T4-Neighborhood to Regional Mixed-Use and 909 Church Street to T4-Historic Neighborhood District. The council will also consider authorizing a contract for waste management services and receive a Dominion…
Council to award $4.49M contract for Meeting Street Improvement Project
The West Columbia City Council will review a franchise agreement with MCIMetro and a proposed truck route restriction ordinance. Council members will also approve a sidewalk funding agreement with SCDOT and award two major infrastructure contracts. An executive session will address economic development matters for the…
Planning committee to weigh annexations, zoning, and historic district moratorium
On July 6, 2026, Mount Pleasant's committees of council hold a series of meetings, including Bids & Purchases, Finance, Special Council, Public Services, Planning, Flood Resilience, and Transportation. Key decisions include awarding contracts for intersection design at Venning Rd/Hungry Neck Blvd and stormwater pipe…
Committee to award contracts for intersection and stormwater projects
The Bids & Purchases Committee will consider awarding contracts for the design of intersection improvements at Venning Rd and Hungry Neck Blvd, construction of inlet conversion on Ferry and Pitt Streets, and replacement of stormwater pipe on Queens Court. They will also consider a change order for drainage…
Lexington Town Council to consider fiberoptic agreement and water safety program
The Town Council will discuss the implementation of a Cross Connection Control Program and a fiberoptic cable franchise agreement with Windstream/Kinetic. The body will also review contracts for IT services and school resource officers.
Commission to discuss runway threshold displacement and tractor acquisition
This special called meeting of the Greenville Airport Commission includes discussion of Runway 01/19 Threshold Displacement and Tractor Acquisition. The commission will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters incidental to contractual arrangements, with possible action afterward. Minutes from the June…
GTA board to adopt FY-27 operating and capital budget
The Greenville Transit Authority Board of Directors will vote on adopting the FY-27 operating and capital budget and a resolution authorizing a contract for battery-electric bus charge management and maintenance services. The meeting also includes a welcome for new board member Bill Forsythe and approval of previous…
Committee to discuss local vendor preference and financial needs
The Florence Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 27, 2026, and discuss a procurement policy regarding local vendor preference. The meeting also includes a monthly financial report and general discussion on the city's financial needs.
Council to award $28,750 bid for Glennon Center lighting repair
City Council will consider awarding a bid to L4 Electrical, LLC for repairing the lighting system at the Glennon Center. The dimming system for the ballroom lights is obsolete and no longer works. The bid amount is not to exceed $28,750. The council will also authorize the City Manager to issue the notice to proceed.
Development Committee to review wastewater plant parts and roadway improvements
The Development Committee is meeting to discuss procurement for the Aiken County Wastewater Treatment Plant and several road-naming resolutions. The body will also consider a contract for roadway improvements and an ordinance regarding parks and recreation rules.
Council committee to discuss live streaming and authorize Keymark software agreement
The Aiken County Council Administrative Committee will discuss options for live streaming county council meetings. The committee will also consider resolutions to authorize an agreement with Keymark LLC for document management software, accept a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes from the Department of Energy for tax year 2025…
County committee approves furniture, leases space, and distributes tax funds
The Aiken County Administrative Committee recommended approval for furniture contracts for the Sheriff's Office, a lease for the SC Department of Public Safety, and the distribution of state accommodations tax funds for FY 2027. The committee also voted to table a software maintenance agreement.
Council to authorize $11,500 engineering contract for Acline Street drainage project
The Lake City City Council will consider Resolution 2026-033, authorizing the City Administrator to execute an agreement with Eastern Engineering of South Carolina, LLC for bidding and contractor procurement services for the Acline Street Drainage Improvements Project at a cost of $11,500. The meeting also includes…
Columbia Municipal Court Advisory Committee meets June 16, 2026
The committee will receive a municipal court update from the Court Administrator. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements and potential employee employment.
Airport Commission to consider purchasing parcel from Town of Varnville
The Hampton County Airport Commission will discuss and potentially decide on purchasing a parcel from the Town of Varnville. They will also review financial reports, fuel activity, and updates on various projects including a beacon project, instrument approach, deer incursion mitigation, tree/obstruction removal, and…
Council to approve $13M amendment for aquatic center and playground
The Ways and Means Committee is approving several contracts and change orders for park and recreation projects funded by the 2025 Parks and Recreation Bond, including a $13M amendment for the WL Stephens Aquatic Center & Forest Park Playground. They will also consider a $1.5M grant application for the Maritime Center…
City Council to consider FY 2027 operating budget and several development projects
City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd. The body is also deciding on the FY 2027 operating budget, a new procurement policy, and multiple transportation and service contracts.
Second readings for three rezonings and $2.9M in contracts on consent agenda
York County Council will consider a consent agenda including second readings for three rezoning requests, a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, and multiple contract approvals and software renewals totaling over $2.9 million. The rezoning cases involve properties on Lockart Road, Williams Road, and Windmill…
Town Council to discuss Zenker Road annexation and Scenic Corridor rules
This is a work session where Council will discuss several items for potential action at the July 6 meeting. Key topics include the application of Scenic Corridor regulations to commercial projects and a contested annexation request for 72 acres on Zenker Road.
City Council considers FY 2026-2027 budget, property sales, sheriff contract
The Lake City City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including selling city-owned properties, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, and authorizing a management agreement with the Florence County Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes an…
Commission approves $1,485 marker repair plus up to $400 fee and $500 prep
The Lancaster County Historical Commission will approve minutes from the March 10 meeting and consider several budget items. It will vote on the Ashe’s Ferry historical marker repair costs, purchase books and flags, and adopt a new commission logo. The commission will also confirm a liaison to the Friends of the…
Council to consider first reading of FY2027 budget and $179K road contract
The West Columbia City Council will hold first readings on the fiscal year 2027 budget, which authorizes tax levies and fees, and on amendments to rental housing regulations. They will also consider a rezoning of 2254 Leaphart Rd from residential to commercial, and a $179,850 contract for median landscaping on Highway…
Council to hear FY 2026‑27 budget proposal and consider FY 2027 operating budget.
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. After the hearing, council members will consider several actions, including repealing an ordinance on expenditures, adopting the FY 2027 operating budget, and reviewing a planned development at 201 Pine Street. The council…
Council to vote on rezoning 184 parcels in Fort Mill area to lower density
County Council will consider consent agenda items including multiple rezoning actions, contract approvals, and procurement exemptions. A third-reading rezoning of 184 townhome parcels in Glen Ridge, Steele Meadows, and Sheffield Point communities from RMX-20 to RMX-6 is the most consequential item. Other rezoning…
Planning committee to consider 85 townhouse development at Hwy 17 & Joe Bryant Ct.
Multiple Town of Mount Pleasant committees meet on June 1, 2026. The Planning Committee will review a proposed mixed-use development with 85 townhouse units at Highway 17 and Joe Bryant Court. The Bids & Purchases Committee will award contracts for engineering, sidewalk improvements, and stormwater design. The…
Planning Committee to consider 85-townhouse development on Highway 17
Mount Pleasant's Committees of Council meet in sequence to discuss and decide on multiple agenda items. The Planning Committee will review a proposed Planned Development for 85 townhouses at Highway 17 and Joe Bryant Court, annexations on Long Point and Old Georgetown roads, and rezoning of school properties. Other…
County Council to review FY 2027 budget
The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The session includes a vote to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations before adjourning.
GTA board to vote on budget amendment for four CNG buses and audit contract
The Greenville Transit Authority Board will vote on several action items including a contract for audit services with Greene Finney Cauley, LLP, a budget amendment for TDP funding sources and the purchase of four CNG buses, a procurement policy update, and acceptance of designated recipient status for FTA 5310 funds…
Discuss local vendor preference policy and review city financial reports
The Finance, Audit & Budget Committee will discuss the city's procurement policy regarding local vendor preference. It will receive the monthly financial report, which is for information only. The committee will hold a general discussion on the city's financial needs and considerations. An executive session is…
Council to allocate $2.9M for Battery Extension Project and $2M for senior housing
The Committee on Ways and Means will consider multiple significant funding items, including $2.9 million for the Battery Extension Project design and engineering, $400,000 each for two contract amendments with Black & Veatch for the same project, and $2 million from Cooper River Bridge TIF funding for 88 units of…
Council final budget review; parks RFPs, vehicle leases
City Council holds a regular meeting including a final budget review and possible special meeting dates. Unfinished business includes RFPs for George B. Guy and Jackson James Parks, with clarification on hospitality tax fund uses. New business covers way-finder signs, the government services building elevator, and the…
County Council to consider road names, software contracts, and Sunday alcohol sales legal action
The Aiken County Council will meet to approve minutes, consider a third reading of the Comprehensive Plan, and act on a consent agenda including road name changes, furniture contracts, and a fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis'. The council will also authorize legal action regarding a Sunday alcohol sales referendum.