Find Parks & Recreation RFPs in South Carolina
53 active opportunities· Updated daily
Active parks & recreation opportunities in South Carolina right now come from agencies including City of Greenville, City of Charleston and BidNet Portal - SC, among others. The nearest deadline is September 10, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.
How do I find parks & recreation bids in South Carolina?
South Carolina parks & recreation solicitations are spread across 17+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the South Carolina sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a parks & recreation bid is worth your time. The 53 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.
| Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Falls Park Conference Center District | City of Greenville | 2026-09-10 | - | $15.0M |
| TOC - General Contracting Services for State Park Properties in the Upper Coast… | Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism | 2026-09-10 | - | $4.0M |
| Trailer Storage Building Construction at Manning Lynch WWTF | Spartanburg Water | 2026-09-10 | NONE | $420K |
| Saluda Splashpad | Town of Saluda | 2026-09-10 | - | $600K |
| Greenbelt Park Design | Berkeley County | 2026-09-10 | Minority Business Enterprise | $500K |
| Surfside Beach Tennis/Pickleball Court Renovation | Surfside Beach | 2026-09-10 | - | - |
| PRJ-2316 Brittlebank Park Playground | City of Charleston | 2026-09-15 | - | $1.0M |
| HVAC Units at the Pickens Parks and Recreation Center | BidNet Portal - SC | 2026-09-15 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| Brittlebank Park Playground Improvements | City of Charleston | 2026-09-15 | - | $500K |
| Pontoon Boat, Motor and Trailer | Natural Resources | 2026-09-15 | - | $300K |
| Brittlebank Park Playground | BidNet Portal - SC | 2026-09-15 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| Town of Summerville Gahagan Park Resurfacing Project | Town of Summerville | 2026-09-16 | - | $500K |
| Provide Athletic Weather Alert System | Richland School District One | 2026-09-16 | Minority Business Enterprise | $150K |
| IFB MECHANICAL AQUATIC VEGETATION SHREDDING-Bonneau SC | Department of Natural Resources | 2026-09-16 | - | $150K |
| Janitorial Services for the North Charleston Athletic Center | City of North Charleston | 2026-09-17 | - | $500K |
| Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Wheeled Sports Park Facility | City of Greenville | 2026-09-17 | Minority Business Enterprise | $7.0M |
| CW Love Park Lighting Project | Marlboro County | 2026-09-17 | Minority Business Enterprise | $70K |
| Amusement Rides for Various Events | Lancaster County | 2026-09-17 | Minority Business Enterprise | $250K |
| Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Forest Park Drive | City of Simpsonville | 2026-09-18 | - | $500K |
| TOC - Roofing Services for State Park Properties in the Upper Coastal Region | South Carolina Recreation and Tourism Department of Parks | 2026-09-18 | NONE | $2.5M |
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Tips for Winning Parks & Recreation Contracts in South Carolina
- ✓National Park Service contracts are posted on SAM.gov and often have specific National Park Service concession requirements. NPS concession contracts for lodging, food service, and tours are long-term, high-value opportunities managed separately through the NPS Commercial Services Program.
- ✓Playground equipment purchases often use cooperative contracts (Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint) rather than individual RFPs. Manufacturers should pursue cooperative contract awards to access thousands of municipal buyers.
- ✓Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants to state and local governments drive park construction and improvement projects. Monitor state grant announcements: funded projects must follow federal procurement requirements.
Parks & Recreation RFP FAQ
How do I bid on National Park Service contracts?
NPS contracts are posted on SAM.gov like other federal procurements. NPS concession contracts (lodging, food, tours, retail) are managed separately through the NPS Commercial Services Program and are posted at nps.gov/subjects/concessions. Construction and maintenance contracts follow standard federal procurement rules. Small and disadvantaged businesses can access set-aside opportunities.
What certifications help with parks and recreation contracts?
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is important for playground installation work. ISA Certified Arborist helps for tree care. Pesticide applicator licenses are needed for turf management. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages apply to federally funded park construction projects.
How are municipal parks contracts typically awarded?
Municipal parks contracts range from small purchase orders for supplies to multi-million-dollar construction projects. Maintenance contracts are often awarded annually or multi-year. Construction projects follow local procurement rules with competitive bidding above threshold amounts. Many cities use cooperative purchasing agreements for equipment and supplies.
What federal funding drives parks procurement?
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides matching grants to states for park acquisition and development. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds park improvements in eligible areas. The Great American Outdoors Act (2020) provides full, permanent LWCF funding. State bond measures also drive significant parks capital spending.
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