Richland County construction: bids, contractors and projects
SCDOT lettings, listed contractors and project news for Richland County, South Carolina, updated daily from public records.
Richland County is part of our Midlands coverage area and falls under SCDOT District 1 (Midlands), headquartered in Columbia. SCDOT's public lists include 8 construction contractors with a Richland County address: 4 prequalified prime contractors and 4 certified DBE construction firms. The largest single group is SC Unified Certification Program DBE firm (4). Most are based in Columbia, White Rock, Blythewood.
SCDOT's monthly letting schedule currently has 1 upcoming proposal in Richland County, the next on Nov 10, 2026.
Upcoming SCDOT lettings in Richland County
| Letting | Proposal | Major work type | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 170 路 P045627 | 2027 Richland Pavement Improvement | Proposal |
Contractors based in Richland County
Counts come from SCDOT's Prequalified Contractors list and the South Carolina Unified Certification Program DBE directory for firms with a Richland County address. The Contractor's Licensing Board sells its roster by mail, so licensed contractors that don't work for SCDOT are not listed yet; any firm can add or claim a listing.
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Richland County project news
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How to bid public work in Richland County
State highway work in Richland County is let by SCDOT through its monthly letting in Columbia; the county is in District 1 (Midlands) (SCDOT county offices). Primes must be prequalified with SCDOT, and prequalification is not needed for subcontract work. See how to bid SCDOT contracts.
State agencies advertise solicitations in South Carolina Business Opportunities, and cities, counties and school districts often do too (see the SCBO and SCPro guide). Before you bid, check your license group (licensing guide) and your payment protections (lien and bond basics).
Statewide rules that apply here
Nearby counties
Midlands region: Kershaw 路 Lee 路 Lexington 路 Sumter
Also in SCDOT District 1: (same as above)