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Charleston County, South Carolina bids and RFPs

Charleston County, South Carolina posts bids and quote requests on Bonfire. Purchasing contact: Grant Knobel, Procurement (buyer on SCBO ad), MKnobel@charlestoncounty.org. County Council agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

Bids on Bonfire

Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Bonfire portal (open opportunities); also advertised on SCBO
Purchasing contact
Grant Knobel, Procurement (buyer on SCBO ad)MKnobel@charlestoncounty.org
County Council agendas
Own website (agenda PDFs)

Source: Charleston County website

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Schedule and minutes

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How to bid in Charleston County

  1. Find the bid

    Charleston County, South Carolina posts bids and quote requests on Bonfire.

  2. Get the documents

    Register as a vendor on Bonfire to download bid documents and receive addenda.

  3. Prepare your forms

    Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

  4. Submit before the deadline

    Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.

  5. Watch for the award

    Contracts are usually approved at a County Council meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (agenda PDFs).

State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to South Carolina counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.

Questions about bidding in Charleston County

How do I find bids from Charleston County, South Carolina?

Charleston County, South Carolina posts bids and quote requests on Bonfire. Register as a vendor on Bonfire to download bid documents and receive addenda.

Does Charleston County use Bonfire?

Yes. Charleston County posts its bids and quote requests on Bonfire. FactWise also lists them, free to view.

How do I register as a vendor with Charleston County?

Register on Bonfire so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Grant Knobel, Procurement (buyer on SCBO ad), MKnobel@charlestoncounty.org) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.

Who is the purchasing contact for Charleston County, South Carolina?

Grant Knobel, Procurement (buyer on SCBO ad), MKnobel@charlestoncounty.org.

When does the Charleston County County Council meet?

Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (agenda PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.

What forms do I need to bid in Charleston County, South Carolina?

Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

Can I get alerts for new Charleston County bids?

Yes. Follow Charleston County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.