Bid Notification Process
Greenwood Metropolitan District Procurement is using OpenGov, an online solicitation and vendor registration system for general bids submitted electronically.
To register for notifications of electronic bid opportunities, please register with OpenGov Procurement. You'll receive an email to activate your account. Navigate to the Procurement Portal and click the Subscribe button to view bids and proposals and the corresponding closing dates for each. Bidders are cautioned to be certain that they have the latest version of the solicitation before submission. It is the bidder's responsibility to check for and acknowledge all addenda.
Our e-procurement Portal will allow interested parties to do the following:
- Register to receive notifications of electronic opportunities by selecting Subscribe to create an account.
- Follow along with updates to existing solicitations by finding the solicitation and clicking the Follow button. This allows interested parties to receive amendments and addenda automatically.
- Submit questions and receive answers for bid opportunities posted on OpenGov.
- Guide vendors through the process of responding electronically to RFPs, bids or RFQs posted on OpenGov to ensure your bids have been accurately completed.
- While standard solicitations are electronic, South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) listings and designated special construction projects may require hard copy physical submittal. Click "Advertisement for Bids" to review these projects.
Advertisements for Bids
To review Advertisements for Bids that are not submitted via OpenGov procurement please click here:
Overview
Purchases for Greenwood Metropolitan District are conducted through our Purchasing Department at the direction of the Greenwood Metropolitan District Commission, as outlined in our Procurement Policy. In support of GMD’s mission to protect the health and environment of our community by treating and transporting wastewater in the most efficient and economical manner, the procurement process is likewise intended to deliver goods and services in a timely, cost-effective manner through fair and ethical procurement practices.
In all actions involving the procurement of supplies, services, or construction for Greenwood Metropolitan District, the provisions of S.C. Code 1976 Title 8, Chapter 13 (State Ethics Act), as amended, are to be complied with.
The Commission may grant exceptions to the Procurement Policy when necessary to meet specific needs or requirements of the District.
Terms and Conditions
By Accepting an order with GMD, Vendor agrees to the terms and conditions posted in this link. Vendor shall review the products and services to be supplied pursuant to these terms and conditions and is qualified, willing and able to provide all such products and services with its terms.
Formal Bids
Seeking competition in procurement is required by our Procurement Policy, as set forth by our Commission. When managed effectively, seeking competitive pricing fosters honest competition, and can increase participation among bidders and contractors, thereby reducing the cost of goods and services. A fair and open competitive process discourages favoritism in public procurement while allowing interested vendors a fair and equal opportunity to compete.
Sealed bids are used when the monetary threshold requires it, when multiple sources are expected, and when fair and equitable pricing is desired. A reasonable time will be permitted for bidders to prepare and submit bids. Sealed bids are used when the monetary threshold requires it, when multiple sources are expected, and when fair and equitable pricing is desired. Each bid must be recieved at the time and in the manner specified in the RFB.
Professional Services may include services rendered by engineers, or other services requiring specialized or technical skills, expertise or knowledge, or the exercise of professional judgment. GMD promotes competition in Professional Services by issuing Requests For Proposals (RFPs), where price should not necessarily be the sole criteria for award of a contract.
Awarding Contracts
When competitive bidding is required, the award of the contract is made by the Commission to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. In assessing whether a bidder is responsible, GMD will consider multiple factors including a bidder’s capacity and financial ability to complete the contract, accountability, past performance, reliability, and integrity.
Surplus Goods
Periodically we advertise surplus assets on GovDeals.com https://www.govdeals.com/