Supplier Information

Suppliers interested in doing business with Horry County Schools should monitor the HCS Office of Procurement section of our website for solicitations. Documents can be found under "Bids and RFPs." All solicitations greater than $10,000 are posted on our website and may also be published in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO).

Small & Minority Businesses

Minority business enterprises (MBEs) can learn about resources and assistance by contacting South Carolina's S.C. Division of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certificationl OSMBA maintains a Directory of certified MBE's on its website.

Delivery Conditions

All shipments are to be made F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid, to receiving point at Horry County Schools, South Carolina, unless otherwise indicated on the purchase order/contract. Delivery by the vendor to the common carrier does not constitute delivery to Horry County Schools. Any claim for loss or damage incurred during transport shall be between the vendor and the carriers.

The procurement process

Purchase Requisitions are initiated by the using District department and are sent to Procurement Services within the PeopleSoft application. When received, each requisition is reviewed for compliance with all state and District procurement procedures as well as other District guidelines. The requisitions are then approved. A Purchase Order is then prepared and distributed to the vendor.

Payment terms

Generally, payment terms are those established by Section 11-35-45 of the South Carolina Procurement Code which provides that payment vouchers be processed within 30 working days after satisfactory receipt of goods or services and a correct invoice.

Sales tax

Horry County School District is NOT exempt from paying sales and use tax.

Miscellaneous reminders

Nonresident taxpayers are required to register with the South Carolina Secretary of State or the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Please contact one of those offices with any questions.

In most circumstances, a foreign corporation may not transact business in South Carolina until it obtains a certificate of authority from the South Carolina Secretary of State. Please contact that office for information.