Site work and new construction of a recreation facility in Wauchula, Florida. Working plans call for the construction of a recreation facility; and for site work for a recreation facility.

Hardee County, Florida (County), has received an unsolicited proposal pursuant to section 255.065, Florida Statutes, for the construction of year-round climate-controlled facility at the County Fairgrounds in Wauchula, Florida. The County has deemed the proposal a qualifying project and hereby invites competing proposals from those capable of and interested in delivering the project. Competing proposals must include the contents outlined in section 255.065(4), Florida Statutes. The County will evaluate and rank competing proposals based on proposed price of construction, professional qualifications, general business terms, and construction schedule (ideally complete by January 2027). A cone of silence is in effect until the County Commission awards or approves a contract, rejects all proposals, or otherwise takes action that ends the solicitation process. During this time, no proposer or its agent shall directly or indirectly communicate with any County employee about the solicitation process other than the County contact Direct all questions and communications to: Colton English, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-5014, colton.english@hardeecountyfl.gov.