Charleston Water System's Purchasing Department is responsible for issuing bids and purchase orders for all goods and services above $500.00.

If you sell a commodity or service and your prices and service are competitive, chances are you can do business with Charleston Water System. We purchase more than $25 million worth of products and services each year, ranging from chemicals to pipes and fittings, and we are continuously looking for good vendors to supply those items.

	New! Procurement Rules and Requirements Manual (PDF) Posted 6/5/07
	How to Do Business with Charleston Water System Manual (PDF)

Charleston Water System has received the Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.

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Staff Directory

Director of Operations Support
(843) 727-6894

Purchasing Agent/Contracts
(843) 727-6891 or (843) 727-6910

Purchasing Administrative Assistant
(843) 727-6894

Our business hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Please direct all correspondence to:

Charleston Water System
Purchasing Department
Post Office Box B
Charleston, SC 29402-0017