Sumter County is accepting bids for a steel cell flooring retrofit at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. The solicitation is identified as SC-21-B-26. The official bid listing shows it as open for bidding, with bids due November 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
183797
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
675
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
105,067
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Skip—no evidence this path is used; prioritize coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Given the lack of evidence for sole source awards and inaccessible procurement records, skip this path and immediately pursue cooperative contracting options to avoid the county’s significant local preference barriers and rigid procurement processes.
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Sumter County has used cooperative purchasing at minimal levels and is a confirmed Sourcewell member (Member ID: 164823). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Sumter County
Sumter County Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included the approval of a resolution to extend the investment period for Becton Dickinson to further economic development efforts. Members conducted the third reading of an ordinance concerning nuisance animal regulations, which clarifies requirements for foster-based networks and animal rescue organizations while ensuring humane treatment standards. Additionally, the council reviewed the second reading of an ordinance regarding a new service agreement with Waste Management.
Sumter County Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council reviewed and approved a first reading for ordinances regarding data center standards and a waste management contract for municipal solid waste transportation. A public hearing and second reading were conducted for an ordinance concerning nuisance animals and regulations governing dogs and other animals. Committee reports were presented on land-use conservation amendments and nuisance dog policies. The County Administrator provided a report on emergency preparedness. Furthermore, public comment addressed topics including animal control services, maintenance of public resources, magnet-school opportunities in rural areas, traffic safety, and local history recognition.
Sumter County Council Regular Meeting
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The council addressed several land use matters, including rezoning requests for residential and agricultural properties. A public hearing was held regarding an ordinance amendment for the Pocotaligo East Industrial Park. Committee reports were provided on land-use conservation and local public safety issues. Members discussed educational concerns, including school closures and transportation challenges. Administrative updates were given regarding a road paving project. The session concluded with public comments focusing on local animal welfare, specifically feral-cat population management and veterinary services, as well as maintenance concerns at the South Sumter Resource Center.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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