Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency

03/11/2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
BAY STREET AND 1ST AVENUE SOUTH UTILITY AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
CRA RFP 26-01

INVITATION FOR BID
The Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking qualified construction companies to complete the following:

1) Construction of a proposed Sidewalk along the west side of 1st Avenue South

2) Replacement of a 6” cast iron watermain along Bay Street mor or less between East 4th Avenue and East 1st Avenue with a proposed 6” PVC water main and reconnect existing mains and services with incidental sidewalk removal and replacement

3) Construction of a sanitary sewer main extension with proposed manhole.
Sealed Bids will be received by the CRA, located at 107 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, until 2:00 PM local time on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Bids received after said time will be returned unopened. The Bidder shall be solely responsible for delivery of their Bid. Reliance upon mail or public carriers is at the Bidder’s risk.

Plans and bid specifications can be located at

03/10/2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
For Professional Architectural Services
PHASE V – LIFE SAFETY RENOVATION - HISTORIC CITY HALL

The Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (the “WCRA”) will accept sealed qualifications from architects or architectural firms on or before 2:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to provide architectural services for the City of Wauchula’s Historic City Hall, Phase V – Life Safety Renovation.

Architectural Scope of Services
1. Provide preliminary schematic design, floor plans, and elevations necessary for successful bidding of CM services.
2. Work with CM to provide architectural documents suitable for bidding and permitting of Project elements requiring said documents.
3. Work with CM for Project Closeout

Complete RFQ information and submittal guidelines can be found at

02/18/2026

The Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency is checking off another project from the 2019 Master Redevelopment Plan with the help of funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The City of Wauchula - Government's Farr Field will be receiving several enhancements, including amenities such as:
- 3rd ball field
- splashpad
- playground
- picnic pavilions
- sidewalks
- parking

Anticipated open date January 2027.

Florida Redevelopment Association E.O. Koch Construction City of Wauchula - Government

02/17/2026

The Wauchula CRA is opening a 2nd Revitalization Grant cycle. The purpose of this program is to restore and improve commercial buildings within the Wauchula CRA District in an effort to improve the area in ways that contribute to the physical, economic, social, and aesthetic well-being of the City of Wauchula. For more details, click this linkhttps://www.cityofwauchula.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4011/f/pages/revitalization_program_02-16-26_2nd_cycle_fy_25-2665206932.1.pdf

11/12/2025

The Wauchula CRA is opening a first grant cycle for the 2025-2026 FY. Applications will be accepted November 11, 2025 - January 5, 2026. The application and details can be found at https://www.cityofwauchula.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4011/f/pages/revitalization_program_1st_cycle_fy_25-26_0.pdf.

08/20/2025

Highway 17 is the face of our community. It is important that we put our best foot forward, not just for the thousands that travel it each day, but also for our own benefit. Be a part of the planning process and share your insight.

The Development Group, in partnership with Hardee County BOCC, is leading the US17 Corridor Economic Development Initiative—and we want YOU to be part of the conversation. 🌟

Together, we’ll explore how land use, transportation, and infrastructure can work together to:
✅ Support long-term growth
✅ Improve quality of life
✅ Strengthen our local economy

💬 Your voice matters in shaping the future of Hardee County!
Scan the QR code or click the link to get started!

https://www.us17economicdevelopmentinitiative.com/

05/23/2025

FARR FIELD PARK IMPROVEMENTS
RFP CRA 24-04
Sealed Bids will be received by the Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) located at 107 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, until 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 for Farr Field Park Improvements.

The principal features of the Work are:
1. Construction of a proposed parking lot.
2. Construction of a youth softball field.
3. Construction of a playground, splash pad, and shade structures.
4. Installation of landscaping and irrigation.

The Contract(s) awarded under this Solicitation will be funded, in part, with funding received from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Neither the State nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Solicitation or any resulting contract.

The Bidder is solely responsible for obtaining the Bid Documents. Bidders may secure a complete electronic set from the City of Wauchula website at the following web address: https://www.cityofwauchula.gov/wauchula-community-redevelopment-agency/pages/bids-rfps-rfqs

MANDATORY PRE‐BID MEETING: A mandatory Pre‐Bid meeting will be held at 1:30 PM EST on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Wauchula CRA Office, 107 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873

03/12/2025

The Heritage Park Fountain Renovation project is finally underway and will take approximately 3 months to complete. The construction footprint will remain focused on the fountain area (and west of the pavilion) and will not impact events and activities scheduled for the park.

We can't wait to see the final product!

02/11/2025

WAUCHULA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ CRA 25-01 Professional Engineering Services
RFQ CRA 25-02 Professional Planning Services

The Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking continuing services for both Planning and Engineering from qualified firms. Sealed proposals will be received in the CRA Director’s Office, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, prior to 2:00 p.m.

Important instructions and specifications regarding responses to these Request for Qualifications are available online at www.cityofwauchula.com under the header “News” tab. RFQ’s may also be obtained by contacting the CRA Director’s office by email at [email protected] or phone at (863) 767-0330.

Questions regarding this proposal must be in writing and must be sent to Jessica Newman, CRA Director, email: [email protected]. All questions must be received by Monday, March 10, 2025 no later than 5:00 p.m.

Prospective proposers shall not contact, communicate with or discuss any matter relating in any way to the Request for Qualification with the CRA Board, any employee of the City of Wauchula, other than the CRA Director or as directed in the cover page of the Request for Qualifications. Such communications initiated by a proposer shall be grounds for disqualifying the offending proposer from consideration for award of the proposal and/or any future proposal.

Proposals may be mailed, express mailed or hand delivered to:

Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency
Jessica Newman, CRA Director
107 E. Main Street
Wauchula, Florida 33873

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02/04/2025

Main Street Wauchula and The Development Group, in partnership with FHERO, are developing a Market Study and Vision Plan for downtown Wauchula.

Learning from Wauchula residents, businesses and visitors is critical to this process and to the overall success of the plan. We hope you will be a part of the planning process by completing the survey found at this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wauchuladowntown

Completing the survey will get you entered for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Giftcard.

01/06/2025

WAUCHULA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Historic City Hall Auditorium Restoration Phase II
Request for Proposals
CRA RFP 24-05

The Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will accept sealed proposals from qualified vendors for interior renovations of the City of Wauchula’s Historic City Hall building.

The Bidder is solely responsible for obtaining the Bid Documents. Bidders may secure a complete electronic set from the City of Wauchula website at the following web address: https://www.cityofwauchula.gov/wauchula-community-redevelopment-agency/pages/bids-rfps-rfqs or by emailing [email protected].

BID OPENING: All Bids shall be publicly opened, read aloud, and recorded on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM (EST) in the Wauchula CRA Office, 107 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: Prospective bidders are required to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (EST) at the Historic City Hall, located at 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this proposal must be in writing and must be sent to Jessica Newman, CRA Director, by email: [email protected]. All questions must be received by Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM (EST). Questions will be answered in the form of Addenda and posted to the City of Wauchula website at the following web address: https://www.cityofwauchula.gov/wauchula-community-redevelopment-agency/pages/bids-rfps-rfqs. Addenda will also be sent directly to attendees of the mandatory pre-bid meeting.

Prospective bidders shall not contact, communicate with, or discuss any matter relating in any way to this Request for Proposals with the CRA Board or any employee of the City of Wauchula, other than the CRA Director in writing as specified above. Unauthorized communication initiated by a proposer shall be grounds for disqualifying the offending proposer from consideration for award of the proposal and/or any future proposal.

10/15/2024

The Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications from commercial property owners located in the CRA area (see map) for the Commercial Revitalization Grant. The grant cycle is open from October 15 - November 26. Complete packets can be found at https://www.cityofwauchula.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4011/f/pages/revitalization_program_fy24-25_1st_cycle.pdf.