Franchised Street Vendor Spaces

The City of Charleston is soliciting sealed bids for franchises to operate food, drink, or related reading-material vending businesses from seven designated street-vendor spaces during the 2026–2027 term.

City of Chula Vista > Procurement Division


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26-B016R
Sep 10, 2026 11:30 AM
Aug 21, 2026 10:10 AM
$3,300.00
1 year
Small Business
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
robinsonr@charleston-sc.gov
+18437247314
2 George Street, Charleston, SC, USA
Submission Instructions
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City of Charleston Procurement Division, 2 George Street, Suite 3600, Charleston, South Carolina 29401

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Description

The City of Charleston is accepting sealed bids for franchises covering seven designated street-vendor spaces. Franchisees may sell food, drinks, or reading material sold in conjunction with food or drinks from stationary vehicles, carts, or devices. Battery-operated generators are allowed, but no City-provided electrical outlets are available. Vendors may bid on multiple spaces within one bid package, and the award goes to the highest qualified bidder for each space. The prior requirement that each space offer different and distinct products has been removed. The franchise term is October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Franchise fees may be paid in one payment by October 1, 2026, or in two equal payments due October 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027. No performance, payment, or other bond is required. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence and $500,000 in the aggregate is required. Bidders must submit the required signed bid materials, Certificate of Familiarity, applicable addenda, Bid Form, and applicable Small Business Enterprise affidavits or own-workforce certification. The Franchise Agreement itself does not need to be completed or signed with the bid.

Classification Codes
NAICS722330Mobile Food Services
PSCX1FDLEASE/RENTAL OF DINING FACILITIES
Smart Codes
street food vendingfood cart operationsvendor space franchising
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 21, 2026-Publication Date/Time
Aug 31, 2026-Questions Due
Sep 10, 2026-Bid Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $500,000.00
Yes
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