Container Service for Alvin S. Glenn

Richland County, South Carolina, is undertaking a solicitation for container services at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, located in Columbia, the county seat and state capital. The contract, identified by solicitation number RC-803-B-26, was issued on May 15, 2026, with responses due by June 16, 2026. This effort reflects the County's ongoing commitment to efficiently manage its governmental services within a jurisdiction that serves over 400,000 residents and operates with a substantial general fund budget exceeding $100 million. The County’s Detention Center, part of the larger South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), is responsible for ensuring effective operations and maintenance, including services such as waste or material handling that require container services. The contract is managed through Richland County’s procurement process, with Jacqueline Lykes from Accounting and Shirley Drayton, a Contract Analyst, serving as primary points of contact for inquiries. The solicitation emphasizes the County's adherence to professional government management under the supervision of an 11-member County Council and an appointed Administrator. The service will be performed within the state of South Carolina, specifically for county operations centered in Columbia. Interested parties are directed to submit their proposals through the provided online portal, ensuring compliance with the County’s procurement guidelines and deadlines.