Procurement Division

OUR MISSION
The City of Charleston Procurement Division is committed to directly reducing the cost of government by promoting a responsible procurement process that ensures integrity, quality and efficiency for its internal partners.

Our team aims to continually foster cooperation with departments, promote fair and equal opportunities for all individuals and business entities interested in doing business with the City. Our emphasis is to implement effective, creative solutions for better economy and efficiency of City operation.

The goals of the Procurement Division are as follows:
1. Comply with all applicable policies, ordinances, and laws.
2. Emphasize quality, value, and integrity in all procurements.
3. Promote administrative efficiency.
4. Delegate purchasing authority when possible and prudent.

OUR ORGANIZATION
The Procurement Division has the responsibility and the authority to purchase goods, services, and supplies through the use of IFBs (Invitation For Bids), RFQs (Request For Quotes), RFPs (Request For Proposals) and Purchase Orders. The Procurement Division also has the responsibility for issuing term contracts price negotiating, and delivery of goods and services for the City of Charleston.

The Procurement Division is in the historic downtown area of Charleston, located at 145 King Street, Suite 104, at the corner of King and Queen Streets in the SunTrust Bank Building. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please contact us at 843-724-7312 if there are any questions. You may also fax us at 843-720-3872.