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South Carolina government bids, RFPs and contracts

South Carolina

Pre-RFPs: 39
Agencies: 661
Projects: 59; In 12 counties

59 projects tracked in South Carolina. Get the ones that fit you.

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

Capital Projects, Grants and Public Safety lead the 39 pre-RFPs Civic IQ has found in South Carolina council minutes and budgets.

Who's buying

Beaufort County, Richland County and Spartanburg School District 2 have the most projects on record.

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What South Carolina agencies are planning

Upcoming projects, grants and hiring found in council minutes and budget hearings, before the solicitation.

OpportunityThe FY2020 audit describes a $120 million bond referendum (approved in 2016) funding construction of a new Boiling Springs High School, renovation of the former high school into a 9th grade academy, and upgrades to existing athletic facilities. As of June 30, 2020, the new high school had opened (August 2019) while renovations of the existing building and athletic facility upgrades were still underway, with capital assets and construction in progress increasing by over $20 million in FY2020. This signals an ongoing multi‑year campus buildout where significant work—particularly athletics, site improvements, FF&E, and technology—may still be sequenced and procured. Vendors in construction, sports facilities, furnishings, and related professional services can position for remaining packages, value‑engineering, and future lifecycle projects tied to this bond. The audit also shows substantial remaining capital projects fund balance, indicating capacity for follow‑on capital work at this campus and others.Spartanburg School District 2 · Jun 30, 2020$120,000,000 OpportunityKershaw County is finalizing a 30‑year special source revenue credit agreement with a Delaware LLC dubbed Project Gemstone, which plans to invest over $100 million and create 150+ jobs in a new commercial/industrial facility. The county will place the site into its joint industrial park with Fairfield County and offset infrastructure costs via fee‑in‑lieu tax credits. This points to a large greenfield industrial project needing site work, utilities, building construction, equipment, and ongoing services over the next decade.Kershaw County · Jun 9, 2026$100,000,000 OpportunityThe Town is reworking its Concept 1.1 downtown plan, dropping a planned parking garage and shifting to flat paved parking due to funding limits. Administrator McKaba reported that total downtown funding needs exceed $20 million and that they are exploring earmarks and grants (RIA, USDA, etc.), with some award cycles several years out and bonds as a secondary option. This is early-stage capital planning where firms offering grant writing, funding strategy, phasing, design, and program management can help shape scope and financing before procurements are defined.Reidville Area Fire District · Apr 13, 2026$20,000,000 OpportunityThe June 22, 2026 Greenville City Council work session included a detailed South Carolina DOT presentation on replacing the S-149 West Faris Road bridge over Brushy Creek. The existing 1969 timber-pile bridge has reached end of life, is load-posted, and no longer meets current SCDOT design standards for traffic volumes of about 18,300 vehicles per day. The proposed project will construct a new, wider concrete bridge with improved grades, sight distance, turning radii at Melville Avenue/Brookview Circle, and better accommodation for bike and pedestrian traffic. The presentation outlined an estimated construction value of roughly 8400000, a total project cost including preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and utilities, a targeted January 2027 closure and about a 7‑month construction duration, and significant in-contract utility relocations for multiple providers. This is an active capital transportation project in design and preconstruction, and vendors can engage around construction services, traffic control, utility coordination, and public outreach support as SCDOT advances toward letting in spring 2027.Greenville Transit Authority · Jun 22, 2026$8,400,000 35 more pre-RFPs matched to you in a free digestGet matches free →

Recent projects and awards in South Carolina

Contract awards and project updates from public meetings, largest and newest first.

Kershaw County is authorizing a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes and Special Source Revenue Credit agreement with a major investor referred to as Project Ballast. The project involves an expected $900,000,000 investment, with a contractual minimum of $400,000,000 and at least 15 new full-time jobs, supported by a 40-year FILOT and credits. While the tax incentive deal is set, this large industrial project will drive demand for site development, utilities, infrastructure, environmental, and professional services in and around the new facility.Contract Award · Kershaw County · Kershaw County · Jun 23, 2026$900,000,000 Beaufort County Council’s consent agenda lists approval of a contract with Edison Foard for a design-build transient hangar at Beaufort Executive Airport (ARW) with a project value of 1,250,000. This confirms the County has chosen Edison Foard to both design and construct new hangar capacity for transient aircraft at the general aviation airport. While the prime has been selected, the design-build nature and size of the project create opportunities for subcontractors, specialty trades, hangar equipment providers, and aviation technology vendors. Sellers can pursue Edison Foard or the County’s facilities and airport staff for follow-on work such as access systems, fire suppression, hangar doors, fueling interfaces, lighting, and future phases of airport development.Contract Award · Beaufort County · Beaufort County · Jun 22, 2026$1,250,000 The Town of Hollywood Council approved second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-26-06, a Property Bond Ordinance, on May 19, 2026 to finance a settlement-driven purchase of approximately 160 acres known as the Petersen property. Under a December 2025 court-approved settlement, the Town is obligated to purchase the land for 2900000, with the municipal bond structured through a proposal from Pinnacle Financial Partners after the Town’s existing bank declined financing. The attorney emphasized that the Town remains under court supervision to complete financing, and Council discussed repayment strategies such as development revenue, property sales, and other mechanisms to limit tax impacts. For vendors, the acquisition signals a major, newly controlled municipal asset with an 11 million assessed value that is expected to support future development, economic growth, and potential infrastructure projects. Near-term conversations could focus on master planning, engineering, environmental assessment, development advisory, and financing strategy services to help the Town monetize or develop the property consistent with its fiscal and community objectives.Contract Award · Town of Hollywood · Charleston County · May 19, 2026$2,900,000 The Natural Resources Committee on February 3, 2026 is considering a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to execute documents and provide up to $1,545,000 from the Green Space Program Fund to help the Open Land Trust procure a conservation easement on the 8.64-acre Simmons Tracts on Hilton Head Island. The Green Space Advisory Committee recommended funding up to 50% of the appraised easement value after reviewing due diligence, with the Town of Hilton Head Island funding the other half. The property includes large live oaks, forested wetland edges, fields, and scenic corridors along Spanish Wells Road and Old House Creek. This resolution effectively commits a significant share of Green Space funding to a specific easement acquisition, solidifying Open Land Trust as a key conservation partner for the County and Town. While the main easement transaction is already directed to Open Land Trust, there is potential follow-on work in stewardship planning, ecological restoration, public access design where appropriate, and long-term monitoring, as well as intelligence about how the Green Space Program structures future easement partnerships and funding splits with municipalities.Contract Award · Beaufort County · Beaufort County · Feb 3, 2026$1,545,000 Richland County is undertaking multiple interior renovation projects at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center’s housing units: Hotel, Juliet, Lima, Kilo, and Uniform. As of mid-May 2025, the Hotel unit renovation (1.19M) by CNC Construction is complete and turned over for occupation, while Juliet (1.31M) by CNC Construction is 90% complete, and Lima, Kilo, and Uniform (each 691,617 dollars) by Carbra Construction are between 53% and 65% complete with guardhouse work and interior finishes/MEP installations in progress. These projects collectively represent several million dollars of housing unit upgrades focused on complete interior renovation, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and security-related improvements. While the prime contracts are already awarded, vendors of detention hardware, MEP systems, and furnishings can target CNC Construction and Carbra Construction for subcontracting and follow-on work, and can monitor for future phases (e.g., Mike and new housing projects) as the County modernizes its detention infrastructure.Contract Award · Richland County · Richland County · May 20, 2025$4,575,533 In the subsequent events note to its FY 2013-2014 financial statements, Spartanburg County School District Two describes the EXCEL initiative, a phased one-to-one program providing Apple iPad minis to all students in grades 5-12 over two years. In July 2014 the district purchased approximately 1,300,000 in devices for Phase I, covering all middle school students in grades 6-8, using proceeds from a 9,000,000 general obligation bond sold on July 16, 2014. This indicates that Apple is the selected device platform and that the district is in early implementation of a large-scale 1:1 environment, with additional grades to be covered in the second phase. While the core device award is decided, there is ongoing and upcoming need for services such as wireless/network upgrades, MDM, cases and peripherals, digital curriculum, professional development, and long-term support as they expand the EXCEL program to all target grades.Contract Award · Spartanburg School District 2 · Spartanburg County · Jun 30, 2014$1,300,000 14 more South Carolina projects matched to you in a free digestGet matches free →

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COUNTIES BY ACTIVITY

12 counties

Richland13 Beaufort10 Spartanburg9 Dorchester7 Marion5 Georgetown3 Greenville3 Kershaw3 Charleston2 Hampton1 Marlboro1 Saluda1

Government agencies in South Carolina

661 agencies tracked, with procurement data, contacts and vendors.

York CountyCounty · 303,001 pop.Williamsburg CountyCounty · 29,865 pop.Union CountyCounty · 26,678 pop.Town of Yemassee TownCity · 124 pop.Town of YemasseeCity · 1,082 pop.Town of WoodfordCity · 155 pop.Town of WinnsboroCity · 3,264 pop.Town of WindsorCity · 120 pop.Town of WillistonCity · 2,861 pop.Town of WilliamstonCity · 4,219 pop.Town of WilliamsCity · 96 pop.Town of WhitmireCity · 1,424 pop.

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Questions about South Carolina

How do I find government contracts in South Carolina?

There are 59 tracked government projects across 661 agencies in 12 South Carolina counties. The most active procurement sectors include Capital Projects, Grants, and Public Safety. Browse active RFPs, pre-RFPs from board meetings, vendor contracts, and decision-maker contacts, all in one place. Filter by county, sector, or agency to find the most relevant opportunities.

Which counties have the most procurement activity in South Carolina?

The counties with the most government procurement activity in South Carolina are: Richland County (13 projects), Beaufort County (10 projects), Spartanburg County (9 projects), Dorchester County (7 projects), and Marion County (5 projects). These counties represent the highest concentration of contract awards, RFPs, and pre-RFPs in the state. You can drill into any county to see active projects, agency contacts, and competitive intelligence, focusing your business development on the highest-opportunity areas.

What types of agencies issue RFPs in South Carolina?

Government agencies across South Carolina that issue RFPs include County Governments, Cities & Towns, Government Agencies, Housing Authorities, Special Districts, and School Districts. With 661 agencies tracked across 12 counties, South Carolina has a diverse procurement landscape. Each agency manages its own RFP process and vendor relationships independently.

How do I bid on South Carolina government projects?

To bid on government projects in South Carolina, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in SC publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, there are 59 tracked projects across South Carolina. The key advantage is getting in early. Pre-RFPs from board meetings can surface 6–18 months before RFPs go live, giving you time to build relationships while projects are still being scoped.

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What sectors are most active in South Carolina?

Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in South Carolina are: Capital Projects (25 projects), Grants (6 projects), Public Safety (5 projects), Parks & Recreation (4 projects), and Environmental Services (3 projects). Across 15 active sectors statewide, Detailed breakdowns by sector, county, agency, and contract value help you target the highest-value opportunities and understand competitive dynamics across the state.

Who are the key decision-makers in South Carolina?

Procurement decisions in South Carolina are made by individual agency leaders such as city managers, county administrators, school superintendents, and department heads, across 661 agencies in 12 counties. Each agency has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across South Carolina agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.

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