Construction Projects

Haines City-Davenport Campus

Latest News: Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus

• Architect: Straughn Trout Architects (Lakeland, FL) and PBK Architects (Houston, TX)
• Construction Manager: AD Morgan Corporation (Tampa, FL) and DuCon (Tampa, FL)
• Project Manager: Carla Harvey, CJAE Group (Tampa, FL)
• Estimated Budget: $51 million
• Sources of Funding: $13.8 million in PECO funds (2022 Legislative Session)
  • $3 million donation from Barney Barnett and the Barnett family (April 2023)
  • $18.1 million in PECO funds ($8.1 million for 2024 Legislative Session; $10 million for 2025 Legislative Session)

Construction Phase I began spring 2024

• 75,000-square-foot facility with an emphasis on workforce development training in Health Sciences
• Collaborative spaces for hands-on interdisciplinary simulated training

Estimated Completion: Spring 2027

Winter Haven Science Building (WSC)

Latest News: Polk State to begin renovations to the Winter Haven Science Building

• Architect: The Lunz Group (Lakeland, FL)
• Construction Manager: Barton Malow (Orlando, FL) and NuJak Companies (Lakeland, FL)
• Estimated Budget: $16.7 million
• Sources of Funding: $16.7 million in PECO Funds (2022 Legislative Session)

Phase I construction (second floor) was completed December 2025. Phase II construction (first floor) began in January 2026.

• Interior renovations include science labs, nursing labs, classrooms and offices
• Exterior renovations may include roofing repair/replacement, brick repairs and window replacement

Estimated Completion: Summer 2026

Lakeland Academic Center (LAC)

Latest News: Polk State to begin interior construction on LAC over winter break

• Architect: Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects (Lakeland, FL)
• Construction Manager: Creative Contractors (Clearwater, FL)
• Estimated Budget: $12.2 million
• Sources of Funding: $12.2 million in PECO Funds ($6.1 million each for 2023 and 2025 legislative sessions)

Phase I, which included a new roof, brick repairs, painting and exterior LED lighting, has been completed. Phase II, which includes interior renovations and the start of the new bookstore, is underway; demolition began over spring break in 2026, with the addition of the new bookstore beginning in April.

Estimated Completion: End of 2026

Completed Projects

Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA)

Latest News: Polk State celebrates completion of Winter Haven Fine Arts Building renovations with ribbon cutting

• Architect: Rowe Architects (Tampa, FL)
• Construction Manager: AD Morgan Corporation (Tampa, FL) and DuCon (Tampa, FL)
• Estimated Budget: $16.4 million
• Sources of Funding:
  • $16.2 million in PECO Funds (2021 Legislative Session)
  • $172,000 Central Florida Tourism & Sports Marketing Grant

Construction Phase I (exterior) complete

• Brick replacement and roof replacement

Construction Phase II (interior) complete

• Renovations for classroom, office and performance spaces for theater, visual arts and music
• Updating all building systems, including ventilation, plumbing, electrical, IT, etc.

Completed in December 2024.

Deferred Maintenance

• Sources of Funding: $10.1 million (2022 Legislative Session)
• Funds encumbered: $9.3 million
• Projects:
  • Chiller replacement – Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center
  • Chiller replacement – Polk State JD Alexander Center
  • Fan and chiller upgrades and air handler replacement – Polk State Lakeland Campus (LTB, LAC, LLC)
  • Air handler replacement – Polk State Winter Haven Campus
  • Air handler replacement/mechanical room upgrades – Polk State Winter Haven Campus (WHC)
  • HVAC controls upgrade – Polk State Winter Haven Campus
  • Roof restoration – Polk State Lakeland Campus (LTB)
  • Building envelope repairs – Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center
  • Winter Haven Administration (WAD) Building envelope repair bids are under review; roof repairs are expected to be completed by the summer of 2026; exterior bricks will also be repaired