Procurement

The COMET frequently hires local and national businesses to work on projects that improve our fleet and increase services for our ridership. Projects include everything from building renovation and construction to vehicle maintenance, operations management and others.

The Finance Department at The COMET serves as the connection between various departments and companies wishing to bid on projects and provide their goods or services.

Overview of the Procurement Process

The COMET
determines a need.
The COMET posts a
notice to solicit bids.
Companies submit
their bids and project
proposals.
Appointed evaluation
committee
assesses all bids.
Committee makes a
recommendation to Executive
Director/CEO & Board of Directors.
The COMET sends a
purchase order to the
winning company, and
work begins.

Contact Margaret Woodson, Procurement and Compliance Manager at 803.255.7137 
or email: [email protected]

Please review our procurement policy and our purchase order terms and conditions.

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