Bid #26-P012R. Contact: robinsonr@charleston-sc.gov. Charleston, South Carolina. The City of Charleston is soliciting proposals for the management of the Palmetto Artisan Program (PAP), a youth entrepreneurship initiative focused on the Gullah Rose. Due Jul 10 (2 days left).
The City of Charleston is soliciting proposals for the management of the Palmetto Artisan Program (PAP), a youth entrepreneurship initiative focused on the Gullah Rose tradition. The selected contractor will provide training, mentorship, and program management, working with community stakeholders and City staff. Proposals are due by July 10, 2026, with questions due by June 26, 2026. The contract will be for one year with four one-year renewal options.
The City of Charleston is inviting proposals and qualification statements from qualified individuals, businesses or agencies to undertake management of the Palmetto Artisan Program Management (PAP). This plan for management of the Program was created by citizens who along with the City of Charleston have designed and managed the Palmetto Artisan Program Management. All question must be submitted in writing no later than 2:00pm on June 26, 2026 to document.write('robinsonr'+'@'+'charleston-sc.gov')For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.. Please see related items for details.
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City of Charleston issued this consulting opportunity in Charleston, South Carolina, referenced as solicitation number 26-P012R. It was published on June 16, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026. Questions can be directed to robinsonr@charleston-sc.gov.
City of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina is using this solicitation to procure consulting work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a consulting solicitation in South Carolina are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for City of Charleston's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 10, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to robinsonr@charleston-sc.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Charleston should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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