Public Bid Information

Requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to bid (ITBs) notices, and requests for qualifications (RFQs) from the City of Florence are available on this page on a regular basis. Check this page often to view active notices. The City of Florence has regulated the proposal process through the Purchasing and Contracting Procedures Manual. Plus, the City of Florence is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses.

The City of Florence, SC Purchasing and Contracting Procedures Manual is designed to describe and explain the responsibilities for administration of the City's purchasing and contracting program.  This manual defines the procedures to be utilized in the daily administration and management of the procurement function.  
It is the goal of the City of Florence to fairly, equally, and impartially administer its procurement program based on the guidelines set forth in this manual.  The City of Florence does not discriminate against any vendor on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status in any area of the purchasing process.

Interpretation of the procedures outlined in this manual is the responsibility of the Purchasing Agent, subject to the guidance and supervision of the Finance Director and the City Manager.  

This manual is subject to periodic revision as an administrative policy subject to the final approval of the City Manager.  

 CITY OF FLORENCE PURCHASING MANUAL

Bids, RFPs & RFQs
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GE Water Plant Improvements

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors to complete improvements to the GE Groundwater Treatment Plant.

Thu, 04/10/2025
2025-17 Invitation to Bid: Freedom Florence Field Upgrades

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors to upgrade four softball fields at the Freedom Florence Recreation Complex. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 25, 2025 at 10:00 am at the job site.

Tue, 04/08/2025
2025-15 Invitation to Bid: 1107 Elmgrove Street Renovations

The City is accepting sealed bids from qualified and license contractors to complete renovations at 1107 Elmgrove Street, Florence, SC.

Mon, 04/07/2025
2025-14 Invitation to Bid: 711 W. Marion Street Renovations

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from qualified and licensed contractor to complete renovations at 711 W. Evans Street, Florence, SC.

Fri, 03/21/2025
2025-16 Request for Qualifications: Design Services for Levy Park

The City of Florence (City) is seeking statements of qualifications from professional design teams interested in contracting to provide design services for the redevelopment of Levy Park.  It is the expectation that the Design Team will use the conceptual master plan (attached) to guide the final design process and development of construction documents for implementation. 

Thu, 03/20/2025
2025-06 Invitation to Bid: Mars Hills Gravity Sewer Extension

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from license and qualified contractors to complete an extension to the Mars Hill Gravity Sewer Lines.

Tue, 03/18/2025
2025-09 Invitation to Bid: 557 and 559 E. Pine Street House Counstruction

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from qualified and license contractors to build a single family residence at 557 E. Pine Street and 559 E. Pine Street, Florence, SC. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm at 557 E. Pine Street.

Tue, 03/04/2025
2024-97 Request For Proposals: Professional Auditing Services

The City of Florence is accepting sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms for independent audits of the financial statements of the City of Florence and preparation of annual financial reports.

Fri, 02/28/2025
2025-07 Invitation to Bid: 603 Commander Street Renovations

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from qualified and license contractor to complete renovations at 603 Commander Street, Florence, SC.

Thu, 02/27/2025
2025-08 Invitation to Bid: 111 Elm Street Renovations

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from qualified and licensed contractor to complete renovations pursuant to CDBG guidelines at 111 Elm Street Florence, SC.

Wed, 02/12/2025

Announcement: The City of Florence now sells surplus items on the internet through GovWorld and GovDeals, which are online auction services for government surplus.

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