The contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials, equipment and labor necessary for installation of nearly 280 tons of FDOT specified item 0337-7-83 Asphalt Concrete Friction Course, Traffic C, FC-12.5, PG 76-22 at 1.5 in layer as shown in plans; and all other work outlined in plans, contracts and specification.
Sole Source:Skip it—no viable county pathway; pivot to a cooperative or piggyback.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or BuyBoard, or piggyback an existing Florida agency contract; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Hardee County, FL:No evidence of an approved sole source pathway. No published sole source dollar threshold found. Practical notes: Attempting sole source is likely to face uncertainty or rejection; rely on cooperatives or piggybacking instead. The county often defaults to the Florida state competitive bid threshold (~$35,000), which pushes many purchases to formal competition, making sole source impractical.
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Hardee County has used cooperative purchasing and piggybacking (e.g., Sourcewell, BuyBoard) and prefers direct awards via these channels. You can gain access to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Hardee County
Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed key business items, including the evaluation of the CEO and the approval of the CEO's contract. The final reading and adoption of the 2026-2027 fiscal year budgets were conducted for the Economic Development Council, the Ona Mine Special Revenue Fund, and the Industrial Development Authority. Additionally, the board reviewed a closeout report for the 897 South 6th Avenue property, authorized a digital connectivity agreement, approved various lease agreements, and considered resolutions related to surplus property disposition and the election of board leadership.
Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Tentative Budget Public Hearing
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing focused on the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key actions included the adoption of Resolution 2026-51, which established the tentative millage rate, and Resolution 2026-52, which set the tentative operating and capital outlay budget. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution 2026-53 and Resolution 2026-54 regarding final fire rescue and solid waste assessments, respectively. Public comment was invited and received during the session.
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Hardee County.
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Douglas G. BaberAssistant County Manager/Chief Financial Officer
The board addressed a variety of items including a consent agenda covering an interlocal agreement for recreation complex operations, acceptance of donated equipment, state library grants, operating amendments, and change orders for road and bridge repairs. Significant action items approved included the extension of the 2026 tax roll, an interlocal agreement with the Sheriff's Office for fire rescue emergency communications services, a $15 million line of credit with Crews Bank & Trust, and a franchise agreement with Hardee County Disposal. Additionally, the commissioners engaged in discussions regarding South Hammock Road, library services, and signage amendments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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