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.

Download the City of Florence Purchasing and Contracting Procedures Manual  (1.2MB PDF)   Minority- and Woman-Owned Businesses The City of Florence welcomes and encourages bids or proposals from certified minority and woman-owned businesses. Please include documentation of your certifications as a minority or woman-owned business with your submittal documents. For information on small and minority owned business certification through the South Carolina Governor’s Office of Small and Minority Business, go to their website: http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/osmba/. The South Carolina Minority Business Marketplace also offers helpful information for small and minority owned businesses, as well as the opportunity to sign onto their state-wide vendor list. Visit their website at http://www.scminoritybusiness.net.