Competitive Bids : Doing Business with the City of Aiken

Competition can be a good thing

The City of Aiken asks for competitive bids as a general rule, but makes these exceptions:

• Small bids – those items costing under $1,500.
• Sole-source or emergency purchases.
• Purchases that use State pre-negotiated contracts.
• Professional services provided by licensed individuals such as architects, lawyers, or engineers.
• The participation of women and minority business is encouraged.