What vendor requirements does the City of Wauchula publish for solicitations?

The City of Wauchula publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements on its CivicAlerts/Bids & RFPs page. Each solicitation includes submission instructions, required forms, bid-opening procedures, and any attachments; vendors must review those documents and contact the City Clerk with questions.

How does the City of Wauchula approve procurement contracts and awards?

Contracts and awards for the City of Wauchula are overseen by City administration and formalized by the City Commission. Official approvals and award actions are documented in public agendas and minutes published on the city's website for vendor review.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Wauchula?

Procurement terms and standard contract clauses for the City of Wauchula are published within individual solicitations on the CivicAlerts/Bids & RFPs page. Vendors should consult each solicitation or contact City administration or the City Clerk for clarifications of standard terms.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Wauchula, FL
Country:: US

City of Wauchula RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

ITB 26-06 Heard Bridge Water Main Loop Project
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 16, 2026
The City of Wauchula is seeking sealed bids for the Heard Bridge Water Main Loop Project, including approximately 5,300 linear feet of 8-inch PVC and 1,820 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE, horizontal directional drilling, fittings, valves, appurtenances, restoration, and related pavement restoration. The resulting contract will be funded in part by an EDA grant and a Florida Commerce grant and will be subject to federal requirements including American Iron and Steel. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2026, and bids are due and will be publicly opened at 2:00 PM local time on October 16, 2026.
Professional Engineering Services Airport Deep Water Well (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 22, 2026
Provide professional engineering services airport deep water well.

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Census ID
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161630
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
76
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,946
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
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How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Deprioritized—use coops or prepare for a formal bid via DemandStar with insurance/bonding ready.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- City of Wauchula, FL: No evidence of sole source awards; the city adheres to competitive bidding.
- Sole source dollar threshold: Not documented.
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Cooperatives
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- The buyer can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- The city has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., occasional use of Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and FMPA for infrastructure/public works).
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Wauchula

City Of Wauchula Commission Budget Workshop
Date: Jul 17, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed the proposed 2023/2024 budget, covering personnel services, operating expenses, capital expenditures, debt service, grants, and transfers. Key discussions included personnel cost factors like step plans and insurance premiums, operational increases for liability and credit card fees, and significant capital projects such as vehicle replacements, building upgrades, infrastructure improvements for water, wastewater, and electric departments, and various CRA-led housing and park initiatives. Financial presentations also addressed overall city-wide budget figures, rollback rates for ad valorem tax, and an overview of various grant-funded projects currently in progress.
City of Wauchula Commission Budget Workshop
Date: Jul 22, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The Commission conducted a budget workshop to review the proposed 2024-2025 budget of $23.7 million. Discussions focused on key budget factors including personnel services, salary step plans, health insurance premium increases, and pension contributions. Operating expenses were evaluated, covering IT security and storage upgrades, street name sign replacements, landscaping contracts, and Master Plan updates. The Commission also reviewed capital expenditures, which include vehicle fleet replacements, facility roof repairs, CRA housing projects, utility lift station and SCADA upgrades, and sewer line improvements. Finally, the workshop addressed debt service reductions and potential grant-funded projects, including roadway improvements, airport extensions, and water system infrastructure designs.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Wauchula.

Sandee BraxtonAssistant City Manager/Finance Director

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Wauchula?

The City of Wauchula administration manages procurement, with formal contract approvals made by the City Commission. Official approvals and related actions are recorded in public agendas and minutes available on the city's Minutes & Agendas page for vendor review.

Where does the City of Wauchula post bids and RFPs?

The City of Wauchula posts bids and RFPs on its official website via the CivicAlerts/Bids & RFPs page. Vendors should monitor that page to download solicitation documents and view submission or contact instructions provided with each posting.

Does the City of Wauchula use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Wauchula is listed as a participating agency in Sourcewell (account #134957), enabling the city to use Sourcewell cooperative contracts. Vendors can confirm the city's participation via the Sourcewell participating-agency directory or by contacting City administration.

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City of Wauchula RFPs

ITB 26-06 Heard Bridge Water Main Loop Project

Professional Engineering Services Airport Deep Water Well (Request for Qualifications)

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