Hardee County

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

Hardee County RFPs

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Wauchula Hills Phase 7.0 Water and Sewer Improvements *REBID* RFP
Open
Apr 5, 2023
Closes
Sep 4, 2026
Installation of a twelve (12) feet dia. submersible duplex lift station, approx. 2500 feet of 6 inch & 8 inch force main & 4,000 feet of 8 inch gravity sewer, sanitary manholes and sewer laterals, approx. 8,400 feet of 6 inch, 8 inch, 10 inch & 12 inch water mains, fire hydrants and water laterals, and extend water & sewer services from the property line to individual building connections including abandonment of septic tanks, with asphalt road & related restoration as necessary to complete the project per the plans and specs.

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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161554
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
25,932
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
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How to Sell to Hardee County

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- 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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MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- 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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- 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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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Hardee County

Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: May 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed and acted upon several items, including the proclamation of Emergency Medical Services Week. The consent agenda included various budget amendments, Florida Department of Transportation grant applications for road resurfacing and sidewalk projects, and agreements related to traffic signals and facility leases. Presentations were held regarding the Bowling Green CRA Annual Report and the Hardee County Government Center & Resiliency Hub Master Plan. The Board also approved ordinances related to land development and administration cost recovery, and adopted an Artificial Intelligence Committee charter. Further actions involved interlocal agreements with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council for hazardous waste assessment and a fire rescue strategic plan, approval of bridge change orders, and the authorization of architectural and engineering services for the Sheriff's Office facility.
Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board approved several items, including agreements for special needs shelter usage and fire rescue services, and ratified multiple grant applications for debris management, transportation systems, and infrastructure feasibility studies. They approved a deductive change order for airport road repairs and the 2025 Tax Roll Recapitulation. The meeting included the approval of an ordinance to increase the Tourist Development Tax, subject to a referendum. Additionally, the Board authorized several grant applications for mosquito control, fire prevention, safety training, and firefighter staffing. Resolutions were adopted to update the building department fee schedule, rank proposals for building inspection services, and adjust speed limits on Bostick Road. The Board also awarded a bridge repair contract, discussed solid waste services, and made appointments to the Insurance and Wellness Committee and the Industrial Development Authority.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Hardee County.

Douglas G. BaberAssistant County Manager and Chief Financial Officer

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Sandee BraxtonAssistant County Manager / Finance Director

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Hardee County RFPs

Wauchula Hills Phase 7.0 Water and Sewer Improvements REBID RFP

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Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Hardee County RFPs

Wauchula Hills Phase 7.0 Water and Sewer Improvements REBID RFP

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Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Hardee County

Hardee County RFPs

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Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Hardee County RFPs

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Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Hardee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

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