Charleston Civicplus #26-B016R

Charleston seeks bids for seven franchised street vendor spaces (2026-2027)

The City of Charleston Procurement Division is soliciting bids for franchised street vendor spaces for the 2026-2027 term. - Government Buyer: - City of Charleston Procurement Division - Opportunity Details: - Seven designated street vendor spaces available at prominent intersections (e.g., East Bay & Gillon, Broad & Meeting, Concord & Cumberland, Glebe & George, Meeting & John, Meeting & Ann, King & Spring) - Vendors may sell food, drink, or reading materials from stationary vehicles or carts - Minimum bids per space range from $1,600 to $3,300 - Franchise term is one year - Products/Services Requested: - Franchise rights for each vendor space (one per location) - No specific OEMs or product vendors mentioned; opportunity is for service provision - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with local codes and insurance coverage - Strict rules on vending hours, equipment, and conduct - Franchise fees payable in full or in two installments - Written questions and signed certification required with bid submission - No pre-bid meeting scheduled; bids must be delivered to the Procurement Division office - The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to be the sole judge of bid compliance

Description

The City of Charleston is soliciting bids for franchised street vendor spaces for the 2026-2027 period. The solicitation seeks proposals responding to specifications for these vendor spaces. Bids must be submitted by September 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by August 31, 2026. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled for this solicitation.

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