Pine Straw Contract
The Aiken County Public School District is seeking bids for a pine straw contract through Invitation for Bid (IFB) B2026-0006, soliciting approximately 7,000 bales of slash pine straw to be supplied twice annually in Spring and Fall. The procurement involves vendors providing standard hand-tied pine straw bales measuring approximately 12" x 14" x 24", which must be clean, dry, and free of debris or mold. The district's primary procurement method involves vendors allowing the district to pick up bales from their location, with potential daily pickups of up to 500 bales, though vendors may also provide delivery services if required. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on November 14, 2025, with vendor questions accepted until November 7, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the district reserving the right to inspect vendor facilities and verify product quality and delivery capabilities.
The contract will be structured as a one-year term with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals contingent upon mutual agreement between the district and the vendor. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are mentioned, the district will require vendors to demonstrate compliance with labor standards and payment terms will be Net 30. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the estimated quantity of 7,000 bales per season suggests a moderate-scale procurement. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Vendors will be required to quote a unit cost per bale for both pickup and potential delivery scenarios, with the district maintaining flexibility in its procurement approach.
South Carolina 11/21/25, 2:00 PM 10/24/25, 12:00 AM AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PACKAGE HVAC UN
Aiken Technical College, through the South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Division of Procurement Services, is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of 22 replacement/upgrade packaged HVAC units across multiple college buildings. The project requires a single vendor to provide and install various central air conditioning and heating units with specific equipment replacements identified by building location, model number, and serial number. These units include rooftop installations ranging from no-heat units to heat pump units with electric heat and gas pack systems, with electrical configurations from 208V to 460V three-phase. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for January 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the college's Graniteville campus, with prospective bidders required to submit questions by January 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Offers were due by January 24, 2022, at 11:00 AM through the online procurement portal at www.procurement.sc.gov, with award notification originally planned for February 2, 2022, and installation completion originally set for March 30, 2022 (later extended to June 15, 2022 by Amendment 1).
The solicitation did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders were required to be fully licensed contractors with comprehensive general liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), auto liability coverage, and worker's compensation insurance. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all items required to be new and contractors responsible for obtaining necessary permits. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the bid required detailed unit pricing for each HVAC unit, with extended prices calculated by multiplying quantity by unit price. Notably, the initial solicitation received no responses, leading to a no-award determination and the subsequent publication of a new solicitation number (5400022696) to continue procurement efforts. Contractors were expected to provide operational manuals for each unit and proof of manufacturer specifications, with deliveries to be made F.O.B. destination within 30 days of purchase order receipt.
South Carolina 1/24/22, 2:45 PM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM PAINTING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Aiken Technical College, through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), is seeking painting maintenance and repair services for five campus buildings totaling 14,261 linear square feet. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits comprehensive interior and exterior painting services, including surface preparation and drywall repairs across buildings located at 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway in Graniteville, South Carolina. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, scaffolding under ten feet, safety equipment, and site cleanup, with the college supplying water, electricity, and potentially larger scaffolding or lifts. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 22, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams, requiring prospective bidders to register by May 18, 2023. Written questions are due by May 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with final offers to be submitted online by June 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Award notification is planned for June 28, 2023, with a contract term of one year and a potential one-year renewal, covering the period from July 11, 2023, to July 10, 2025.
The procurement allows bidders to submit up to three separate proposals, with potential award to multiple contractors based on availability and capability. Significant bonding and insurance requirements are mandated, including a five percent bid bond and a performance bond for the full contract amount. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence, auto liability coverage of one million dollars per accident, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. South Carolina preferences for in-state vendors, contractors, and subcontractors will be applied, with bidders required to claim these preferences by line item. No subcontractors are permitted for this solicitation. The contractor must coordinate closely with Facilities Management, which operates Monday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and submit written project plans for each painting project before work commences. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the painting services across five buildings suggests a substantial contract value.
South Carolina 6/15/23, 11:00 AM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM Supervising Physician for Athletic Trainers
Aiken County School District is seeking a Supervising Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive medical oversight for Athletic Training Services across its seven high schools through a Request for Information (RFI) 2026-0001. The selected medical professional will be responsible for developing protocols related to injury prevention, concussion management, emergency care, and return-to-play decisions while ensuring compliance with South Carolina health regulations. Key deliverables include remote supervision, consultation via phone and text, in-person meetings, documentation review, complex injury evaluations, Emergency Action Plan collaboration, and clinical guidance on public health matters affecting athletics. The physician's commitment is estimated at 2-24 hours per month during the academic year, with no financial compensation anticipated. The RFI was posted on September 4, 2025, with responses due by September 18, 2025. Required qualifications include being a licensed MD or DO with expertise in sports medicine or related athletic health disciplines. The primary objective is to establish a collaborative relationship that ensures comprehensive medical support for student athletes while maintaining professional medical standards.
The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations beyond the medical professional qualification requirements. There are no indications of incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure that would require integration. The opportunity is structured as a collaborative professional relationship where each party bears their own costs, with no explicit budget range or award value specified. Student athletes retain the right to seek medical care from their preferred providers, though referral to the Supervising Physician is encouraged to support coordinated care. The selection will likely be based on the physician's medical credentials, experience with athletic health management, availability, and ability to provide comprehensive medical oversight across the district's seven high schools. The non-compensated nature of the position suggests the primary motivation is professional collaboration and community service within the educational athletic environment.
South Carolina 9/18/25, 2:00 PM 9/4/25, 12:00 AM ATC LANDSACAPING (RESOLICIT)
Aiken Technical College is seeking a landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor for its 88-acre, 11-building campus in Graniteville, South Carolina. The procurement is a Best Value Bid solicitation for comprehensive landscaping services, including bi-weekly mowing from March through September, routine shrub and ground cover maintenance, weeding, hard edging, trash and debris removal, blowing of hard surfaces, preventative weed control, annual fall leaf cleanup, and chemical treatments. The contractor must maintain a minimum staff of four employees, including a supervisor, and perform work Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Key qualifications include a valid pesticide applicator license and a minimum of three years of experience with similar-sized locations. The evaluation criteria will weight cost at 60 percent, industry experience on large campuses at 20 percent, and vendor experience with similar scope at 20 percent. Important dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on March 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with questions due by March 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Proposals are due April 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with award notification expected on May 12, 2024.
The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning June 1, 2024, with four optional one-year renewals possible, creating a maximum contract period of five years through May 30, 2029. The incumbent contractor is US Lawns Augusta, who has held the contract since November 1, 2021, with a 2024 contract value of $128,256.00. There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned, but South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preferences may apply if requirements are met. The contractor must provide commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, auto liability insurance with $1,000,000 per accident limits, and worker's compensation with statutory limits. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of invoice receipt. The contract requires the vendor to provide company uniforms for all personnel and comply with South Carolina regulations, including drug-free workplace certification, ethics requirements, and illegal immigration compliance. The Contracting Officer's Representative is Kevin McCarthy, who can be contacted at mccarthyk@atc.edu or (803) 508-7384.
South Carolina 4/22/24, 11:00 AM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM