DINING, VENDING AND CATERING SERVICES
Piedmont Technical College, located in South Carolina and serving seven counties, is seeking a single contractor to provide comprehensive dining, vending, and catering services across its eight campuses through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The procurement encompasses retail food operations at the Greenwood Campus main kitchen, catering services for campus events, micro-market services at four specific campuses, and vending machine services at approximately 37 locations. The successful vendor must manage all aspects of food service operations, including personnel, product procurement, equipment maintenance, and sanitation, while maintaining grade "A" health department ratings and providing a Point of Sale (POS) system with interface capabilities to PTC's Banner system. Key requirements include supplying all necessary equipment, employing personnel with background checks, and maintaining extensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and $5,000,000 in liquor liability. The non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was scheduled for March 5, 2020, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by March 6, 2020, at 3:00 PM, and proposals due April 2, 2020, at 11:00 AM. Evaluation criteria will prioritize the technical proposal, work plan, qualifications in higher education, and business proposal, with the technical proposal being the most significant factor.
The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The college proposes a flexible commission structure for micro-market and vending operations, offering options of zero percent commission, a vendor-determined commission rate, or a hybrid arrangement with reduced commission in exchange for reduced product pricing. The existing vending program generated $75,740.75 in annual sales, with a current 20 percent commission rate. PTC will provide existing infrastructure, including kitchen facilities, dining areas, utilities, data connections, and exterminating services at no cost to the contractor. The initial contract term is three years, with two potential one-year renewals, creating a maximum contract period of five years from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2025, with the contractor required to be fully operational by August 17, 2020. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and multi-campus scope suggest a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.
South Carolina 5/5/20, 5:00 PM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM FABRIC, BROAD CLOTH, WHITE
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch is seeking a procurement of 75,000 yards of white broad cloth fabric under Procurement Exemption #2 for Raw Materials. The fabric specifications require a 3.2/3.5 oz. weight, composed of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, delivered in 60-inch rolls of 200 yards each, with specific finishing requirements including crease-resistance, soil release, and 2-3% shrinkage control. Vendors must submit a 1-yard sample for approval prior to initial shipment, and the fabric must be pre-shrunk with consistent color throughout the contracted yardage. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of March 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM, sealed bid submissions due by March 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM, and award notification scheduled for March 15, 2019. The contract term is three years, with potential renewal for two additional 1-year periods, involving annual deliveries of 75,000 yards. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit pricing required for the total quantity. Delivery must occur Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with 24-hour advance notice, and shipments must be palletized and properly marked.
Potential vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and obtain a vendor number to participate. The solicitation requires compliance with state procurement laws, ethics requirements, debarment certifications, and drug-free workplace provisions. Deliveries will be F.O.B. Destination to the SCDC Prison Industries Warehouse in Columbia, South Carolina, with a 30-day delivery window after purchase order receipt. Late delivery penalties are structured progressively: 5% for 1-29 day delays, 10% for 30-44 days, 15% for 45-59 days, and 20% for 60 or more days. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves a substantial fabric order with potential multi-year implications. The solicitation is not protestable under Procurement Exemption #2, and pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars, excluding sales or use taxes. Prompt payment discounts may be offered but will not factor into bid evaluation, emphasizing the primary selection criteria of price and delivery capability.
South Carolina 3/15/19, 2:30 PM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM FABRIC: WHITE BROAD CLOTH
The South Carolina Department of Corrections, operating through its Purchasing Branch, is soliciting a procurement for white broad cloth fabric under solicitation number 5400016834. The department seeks to acquire 15,000 yards of fabric with specific technical requirements, including a 3.2/3.5 oz per square yard weight, 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, 60-inch width, 110x72 thread count, and domestic finish. The fabric must be first quality with crease resistance and soil release properties, delivered in 200-yard rolls with one seam per roll and 2-3% shrinkage control. Mandatory submission requirements include a 12"x12" fabric sample to be received prior to the December 27, 2018, 10:00 AM opening date, with questions from potential bidders due by December 11, 2018, at 11:00 AM. The delivery timeline mandates that all fabric must be delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the SCDC-PI Warehouse in Columbia, SC, with specific restrictions against Friday deliveries and requirements for pallet-based shipping.
The solicitation is issued under Procurement Exemption #2 for raw materials, rendering it non-protestable, and allows vendors to claim South Carolina resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, or U.S. end-product preference if qualifying under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Vendors must be registered and provide proof of domestic finish, including manufacturer name and contact information with all shipments and samples. The procurement includes a structured late delivery penalty system, ranging from 5% for 1-29 day delays to 20% for delays exceeding 60 days. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the last awarded price for this item was $1.27 per yard as of March 20, 2018. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award notification originally scheduled for December 31, 2018. The procurement is a one-time delivery to a single location, targeting raw material acquisition for the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
South Carolina 1/9/19, 2:45 PM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM Railroad Boring Services Briarwood Road
The Greenwood Metropolitan District, SC is soliciting sealed bids for railroad boring services on Briarwood Road, with bids due at 4:00 pm on October 27, 2026 via its eProcurement Portal and a mandatory group site visit scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 am at the Emmett F Brooks Facility in Greenwood.
The scope involves furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, and inspection services to perform one railroad bore of approximately 180 linear feet of 18-inch steel casing (jack and bore method) with a 10-inch C900 PVC force main carrier pipe installed inside, plus open-cut point repairs and valves at each end connection. Work is performed within existing sewer and road rights-of-way on Briarwood Road under a CSX railroad crossing (Crossing Number 639037J). CSX requirements mandate 24-hour continuous jack and bore operations without stoppage until completion, daily track settlement monitoring surveys, pre-work construction submittals approval, CSXT flagging services, and final as-built documentation. The contract is awarded on a stipulated unit-price basis to the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value considering price, service, safety, quality, and dependability.
Substantial completion is required within 120 calendar days of contract commencement, with all testing and final payment readiness within 150 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for delays beyond either deadline. The contractor must maintain a current South Carolina contractor's license and provide a bid bond equal to at least 5% of the total bid amount, plus performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. Insurance includes comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate and railroad protective liability insurance of $5,000,000 per occurrence / $10,000,000 aggregate with CSX named as insured. Progress payments are made monthly at 90% of completed work with 10% retainage; final payment is due upon completion and acceptance. The contractor provides a one-year warranty beginning at final acceptance. Questions are due by October 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Individual site visits are available by request with a deadline of October 13, 2026. The District reserves the right to increase or decrease work scope by up to 25% without changing unit prices.
South Carolina 10/27/26, 4:00 PM 10/1/26, 7:35 AM Compensation and Classification Study
Greenwood County, South Carolina is seeking qualified individuals or companies to conduct a comprehensive Employee Compensation and Classification Study through a Request for Proposal (RFP 2026-RFP-012) due May 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement involves analyzing approximately 157 job descriptions, updating the county's pay grade scale by classification and salary range, and establishing separate grades for department heads with minimum, middle, and maximum salary ranges. Key objectives include attracting and retaining qualified employees, ensuring equitable classification of positions with similar responsibilities, providing competitive and defensible salaries, outlining promotional opportunities, establishing pay differentials between classes, and maintaining competitive positioning with comparable government entities and private employers within South Carolina's geographic area. Deliverables include a comprehensive salary survey across both public and private sectors, review of current classification methodology, identification and resolution of salary compression and pay equity issues, implementation recommendations, and a final presentation to County Council by December 17, 2026. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with compensation and classification studies, with at least five references from local government entities and preferably one example of a recent pay study for South Carolina local government. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Quality, Accuracy, and Presentation of Proposal (20 percent); Experience and Qualifications of Firm and Key Staff (20 percent); References and Past Performance (15 percent); Cost of Services (25 percent); and Organizational Capacity and Financial Stability (20 percent). The question submission deadline is May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses provided by May 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Proposals must not exceed twenty pages and include a completed cover sheet, project description, qualification sheets, ten client references, and a certificate of insurance. All proposals must remain firm for ninety days following submission.
No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the procurement documents. However, proposers must be located within reasonable distance of Greenwood County to ensure minimal travel costs and timely response. South Carolina nonresident taxpayers with contract agreements of $10,000 or more must submit a Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit before contract execution. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation with statutory limits, comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per person and per accident, and fleet liability of $1,000,000. No incumbent contractors, budget range, or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may terminate the agreement for default or convenience at its discretion. All work will be conducted with regular involvement of the Human Resources Director, Human Resources Generalist, and County Manager, with department heads and key personnel involved as necessary.
South Carolina 5/28/26, 2:00 PM 9/22/26, 9:59 AM