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.  

Download the City of Florence Purchasing Manual