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City Announcements
Drew Wellness Center Recognizes National Heart Month with "Wellness Wednesday for Women"
On Wednesday, February 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will partner with KISS 103.1 to host "Wellness Wednesday for Women" in honor of National Heart Month. This event is FREE to the public and will feature a Zumba fitness class from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., a heart health treat (snack), heart health information and screenings, and giveaways. KISS will broadcast live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center at 803.545.3200.

2012 State of the City Address [Full Text and Video]
Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 2012 State of the City address on January 11th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center's Coble Ballroom.
FULL TEXT
Main Street
Infrastructure & Transit Safety
Public Safety
Economy
Watch the entire address here!

Grants Status
Click here to view information on grants for which the City has applied, some of which have been funded by federal stimulus dollars.

City Newsroom
Jan 01-26, 2012
Click Here To View The City's Photo Album!

Jan 01-16, 2012
Book Lovers Invited To Join

Jan 06-20, 2012
SCE&G Trimming Activities to Resume within City Limits

City of Columbia Purchasing Department
Kenneth L. Wiggins
Purchasing Director
 
Awards and Cancellations
Provided below are the current awards issued by the City of Columbia PurchasingDepartment. 
(Please click on the on the description of the Good or Services to view the full statement of Award Document)

Awards

Description: Legal Counseling for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Date of RFP:   August 4, 2009
Opening Date: August 26, 2009
Award Date:    October 2009

Log onto Bid Online to view recent awards and bid tabulations

Cancellations:

Description: Composting Services 
RFP No. 0004-09-10
Date of RFP:         October 30, 2009
Opening Date:       November 25, 2009
Cancellation Date:  June 21, 2010

Description: Work Order Management 
RFP No. 0002-08-09
Date of RFP:         September 9, 2008
Opening Date:       October 14, 2008
Cancellation Date:  October 13, 2009

Description: Collection Services
Date of RFP:         February 20, 2009
Opening Date:       March 20, 2009
Cancellation Date:  October 26, 2009