TOWN OF PALM BEACH

2026 North Lake Way Living Shoreline

TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

April 2026

1 SCOPE

2 CONSTRUCTION WINDOW

3 TIME EXTENSIONS

4 CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE

5 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

7 WORK PROGRESS SCHEDULE

8 PERMITS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, APPROVALS, AND EASEMENTS

9 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

10 MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

11 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

13 PROJECT SIGNS

14 ELECTRICITY

15 EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

16 TRAFFIC CONTROL

17 PROTECTION OF WORK

18 ORDER OF WORK

19 EQUIPMENT STAGING, MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

20 LAYOUT OF WORK

21 CONSTRUCTION

22 FILL MATERIAL

23 VEGETATION

24 PAYMENT FOR PLANTED MATERIAL

25 PAYMENT FOR MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

26 ACCEPTANCE SURVEYS

27 USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS

28 SITE SCREENING

29 QUALITY ASSURANCE

30 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

31 EMERGENCIES

32 PHYSICAL DATA

33 LAND ACCESS TO THE PROJECT SITE

34 PERMIT AGENCY CONFERENCE

35 ASSIGNMENT

36 LOCAL INFORMATION

37 RESTORATION OF ACCESS AND STAGING AREAS

38 PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES

39 DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME

40 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTACHMENTS

1. FDEP Permit (50-0463780-001-EI) – will be provided when received.

2. Statewide Programmatic BO – will be provided when received.

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1 SCOPE

The TOWN plans to construct a living shoreline stabilization and enhancement project along North Lake Way along the Lake Worth Lagoon. This project will integrate engineering and environmental solutions, including a nearshore rock breakwater system, a restored mangrove habitat, and a stabilized upland slope with native vegetation. The project serves to provide stability to the existing eroded shoreline, ecological enhancement and beautification of the vista along the Lake.

Currently, the shoreline along N. Lake Way consists of riprap (stone and concrete) with a seawall present only along the middle section. Over time, erosion has displaced much of the riprap, leaving sections unprotected. While some mangroves have naturally established in the tidal zone, invasive species dominate parts of the shoreline. All construction will be conducted from land based operations. The proposed design includes a breakwater with a crest width of 2.5 ft and a crest height at 1.37ft NAVD. The shoreline will be regraded and native vegetation will be planted in the appropriate tidal zones. The dominant plant species to be planted will include red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle), black mangroves (Avicennia germinans), and white mangroves (Languncularia racemosa). The CONTRACTOR shall provide all machinery, labor, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for all operations in connection with all aspects indicated in the following Technical Specifications and the Construction Plans for this project.

• Shoreline Stabilization, Mangrove Restoration, Development, and Trimming and Exotic Vegetation Removal and Native Planting o Breakwater Shoreline Stabilization o Mangrove Restoration and Development o Mangrove Trimming o Exotic Vegetation Removal and Native Planting

The breakwater structures shall be constructed prior to commencement of beach fill placement, unless specific alternate project work plans as proposed by the CONTRACTOR are approved in writing by the TOWN. Work to construct the beach fill shall not impact the breakwater construction area until breakwater structure acceptance has occurred.

2 CONSTRUCTION WINDOW

Work under this contract shall commence no earlier than July 1, 2026 and only upon receipt of Notice to Proceed from the TOWN. Upon CONTRACTOR mobilization to the site, breakwater construction, mangrove restoration and planting, and exotic vegetation removal and native planting will commence promptly, prosecuted with diligence, and fully completed within three (3) months

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from the start date as indicated on the Notice to Proceed and completed no later than October 31, 2026.

3 TIME EXTENSIONS

All equipment shall be removed from the project area and work must be completed within the Contract time period. Commencement, prosecution, and completion of the work are also addressed in the General Conditions. The time stated for completion shall include final site restoration of all work areas. Time extensions for delays due to weather or equipment failures/availability shall only be granted at the discretion of the TOWN.

4 CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE

4.1 The Information required of Bidders includes General Information and Equipment Schedule.

These forms shall be completed by the Bidder and submitted with the bid. The project experience specified in the General Information forms shall include the fee for each project and preferably include projects constructed in the State of Florida.

4.2 As the project will be conducted in coastal areas with high value habitats and under the provisions of both State and Federal permits, Bidders must provide at a minimum 3 references for the conduction of similar work within the State of Florida within the past five years.

5 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

After Contract award and before construction operations are initiated, the ENGINEER shall notify the CONTRACTOR of the date and time for a mandatory pre-construction meeting. The meeting may be audio recorded. The purpose of the meeting shall be to develop mutual understanding relative to details of the project, including the Quality Assurance Plan, all documentation requirements included in the CONTRACTOR’s Daily Quality Control Report, daily administration of the program, and the working relationship between the CONTRACTOR, the TOWN, and the ENGINEER including any consultant(s) working for the ENGINEER. Permitting agency representatives will attend the pre-construction meeting, as required by the issued permits.

The ENGINEER shall review with the CONTRACTOR the Plans and Technical Specifications, submissions identified in these Technical Specifications, permit requirements, lines of contractual and administrative authority, daily reporting requirements, submittals schedule and construction methods. Meeting notes will be recorded by the ENGINEER documenting all items discussed at the meeting and a copy will be provided to the CONTRACTOR. Subsequent meetings may be scheduled to reconfirm mutual understanding immediately prior to the construction or during construction.

6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A minimum of seven (7) days prior to the pre-construction meeting, the CONTRACTOR shall submit the following items for review and approval by the ENGINEER:

6.1 Operations Plan. The Operations Plan shall describe the proposed equipment and

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construction methods including the following information:

Project Schedule in the form of a time-line (Gantt chart) for individual portions of the project and the cumulative project.

Letter of Appointment designating a Project Superintendent(s), describing responsibilities and providing qualifications and listing their contact information.

Turbidity Monitor Qualifications for turbidity monitoring as required in FDEP Permit No.50-0463780-001-EI.

Proposed Equipment List including the Specifications for horizontal and vertical positioning equipment including calibration information and limits of accuracy.

Proposed Construction Sequence and Methodology describing mobilization, demobilization and daily operations referenced to the work areas and access areas delineated in the Construction Plans.

Proposed Materials supporting doucmentation formaterials (rock, fill and plantings) identifying sourece and general conformance with project requirements

6.2 Monitoring Plan

6.3 Workers’ Coverage Affidavit

6.4 Environmental Protection Plan

6.5 Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan

6.6 Accident Prevention Plan

6.7 Safety Plan

6.8 Copies of all required licenses, permits, and certifications

6.9 Other Items as may be specified elsewhere in this document.

7 WORK PROGRESS SCHEDULE

The work progress schedule shall show the time allotted for each of the various activities of work including start/end dates and/or duration. The schedule shall show the various activities of work in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the CONTRACTOR has a reasonable and workable plan to complete the project within the Contract Period. The schedule shall show the order and interdependence of activities and the sequence in which the work is to be accomplished as planned by the CONTRACTOR. All activities shall be described so that the work is readily identifiable and the progress on each activity can be readily measured. Each activity shall show a beginning work date and duration. Activities shall include procurement time for materials, plants and equipment, and review time of shop drawings where they are appropriate and essential to the timely

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completion of the project. The list of activities shall include milestones when required by the Plans or the Contract Documents. Sufficient liaison shall be conducted, and information provided to indicate coordination of activities with TOWN and other utilities having facilities within the project limits.

The schedule shall be reviewed by the ENGINEER at the pre-construction meeting and shall become part of the Contract Documents. If the schedule submitted is determined to be inadequate by the ENGINEER, it shall be returned to the CONTRACTOR for correction. The CONTRACTOR shall have five (5) calendar days from the date of transmittal to submit a corrected schedule. When approved, this original schedule shall constitute the baseline against which progress is measured. The CONTRACTOR shall submit an updated work progress schedule only when requested by the TOWN and/or ENGINEER. If revisions are required to the work progress schedule, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish revised schedule and analysis within five (5) calendar days after being notified by the TOWN and/or ENGINEER. Failure to finalize either the initial or a revised Schedule in the time specified shall result in withholding of all incremental contract payments until the schedule is approved.

8 PERMITS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, APPROVALS, AND EASEMENTS

The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all the requirements of the permits, easements, and conditions of this contract including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Permit [50-0463780-001-EI (Attachment 1)]. The CONTRACTOR shall conspicuously post copies of all permits on the job site. Any other licenses or approvals required for the execution of this work shall be secured and maintained by the CONTRACTOR as specified in the Contract.

Temporary Easements and Agreements for the project with property owners in the project area have been obtained by the TOWN for work as specified in these Technical Specifications and in the Construction Plans.

The CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the TOWN and ENGINEER of any non-compliance with the permits, easements or terms and conditions of the contract Documents including the CONTRACTOR’s Environmental Protection Plan. Any non-compliance noted by the TOWN or ENGINEER shall be brought to the attention of the CONTRACTOR and the appropriate regulatory agencies will be notified. The regulatory agency will determine if any corrective action is required and the ENGINEER will notify the CONTRACTOR. Such actions may include discontinuing construction of the project until the CONTRACTOR complies with the Environmental Protection Plan. The CONTRACTOR shall comply and require all subcontractors to comply with all applicable Federal, State or local laws or regulations, permits, easements and all elements of the Environmental Protection Plan. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any actions, fines, damages, or delays resulting from any violation or non-compliance with the conditions of the permits, easements and terms of this Contract attributable to their personnel or subcontractors.

9 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

9.1 The CONTRACTOR shall be required to prepare and submit to the ENGINEER a CONTRACTOR’s Daily Quality Control Report, which includes a status update providing relevant metrics for each of the construction elements, delays or issues that will impact the

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project, changes in field conditions and Turbidity Monitoring Reports and Charts as required. The CONTRACTOR’s Daily Quality Control Report, signed and dated by the project superintendent, with attachments is due to the ENGINEER on a daily basis by noon on the following business day. The format of the Report is at the discretion of the CONTRACTOR pending ENGINEER approval. Reports shall be provided from the first day of mobilization of any equipment into the project site and/or harbors of refuge to the last day of work including site restoration and shall include a narrative describing the length and nature of any delays in work.

9.2 The CONTRACTOR shall support and attend a weekly construction coordination meeting with the TOWN and ENGINEER. An updated project schedule shall be provided for each meeting.

10 MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

This section addresses the minimization and/or prevention of environmental damage and pollution as the result of construction operations under this Contract. The control of pollution and environmental damage requires consideration of air, water, land, cultural resources, and the marine environment and includes management of construction activities, visual aesthetics, noise, and solid wastes as well as other pollutants. The CONTRACTOR should include the cost for complying with these requirements in the bid documents.

The CONTRACTOR shall prepare an Environmental Monitoring Plan including, but not limited to the Specifications provided in these Technical and Environmental Specifications. The Monitoring Plan will be discussed at the pre-construction meeting and the TOWN and/or ENGINEER may, at their discretion, specify revisions to be incorporated by the CONTRACTOR.

The CONTRACTOR’s Project Superintendent shall be responsible for the implementation of the Monitoring Plan and shall attend the pre-construction meeting. Environmental resources within the project boundaries and those potentially affected outside the work areas of this Contract shall be monitored during conduct of this work. The CONTRACTOR shall also prepare an Environmental Protection Plan including, but not limited to the Specifications provided in these Technical and Environmental Specifications. The CONTRACTOR shall confine all construction activities to areas defined in the Construction Plans and Technical and Environmental Specifications.

FDEP Permit No. 50-0463780-001-EI requires that prior to the initiation of any work authorized by this permit, floating turbidity curtains with weighted skirts that extend to within one foot of the bottom shall be placed around the project site and shall be maintained and remain in place for the duration of the project construction to ensure that turbid discharges do not occur outside the boundaries of the floating turbidity screens. Additionally, staked erosion control devices shall be placed around the upland project area and any upland staging areas. All submerged resources, and surface waters outside the specific limits of construction authorized by this permit shall be protected from erosion, siltation, sedimentation, and/or scouring. Staked erosion control devices shall also be maintained and shall remain in place for the duration of the project construction to ensure that turbid discharges into wetlands or surface waters do not occur. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that turbidity control devices are inspected daily and maintained in good working order during all phases of construction authorized by this permit until all areas

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that were disturbed during construction are sufficiently stabilized to prevent turbid discharges. The CONTRACTOR will include the turbidity curtain deployment, operations, and maintenance plans in the Environmental Protection Plan.

Additional FDEP permit requirements include the following. All watercraft associated with the construction of the permitted structure shall operate within waters of sufficient depth to preclude bottom scouring, prop dredging or damage to submerged bottom or submerged resources. During all construction activities, there shall be a minimum of 1-foot clearance between the draft of the construction vessel/barge and the submerged bottom. No dredging or filling of submerged grass beds or live bottom communities is permitted. All areas to be dredged shall be in accordance with the attached permit drawings and shall not exceed the areas and depths indicated on those drawings. Dredge material shall be disposed of within the limits of the spoil disposal site.

11 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

The Monitoring Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following specifications:

11.1 Turbidity Control and Monitoring. The turbidity monitoring and compliance shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR, as described in FDEP Permit No. 50-0463780-001- EI. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the TOWN, ENGINEER and Agency Representatives with access to observe the turbidity sampling and testing methods and means. The CONTRACTOR shall provide proactive coordination with the TOWN and ENGINEER regarding construction operations and shall provide full access to the construction area. The CONTRACTOR shall take all reasonable and prudent efforts to limit project-induced turbidity and shall conform to the requirements of the FDEP project permit Any and all turbidity-related work stoppages and delays will be considered the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and will not be eligible for the issuance of any additional Contract Time. The TOWN and ENGINEER reserves the option to accompany the CONTRACTOR’s turbidity monitoring personnel during any or all turbidity sampling activities.

Excessive Turbidity. In the event that the Compliance turbidity samples exceed the allowable turbidity relative to the Background turbidity as measured at the edge of the authorized mixing zone, the CONTRACTOR shall IMMEDIATELY CEASE dredging activities, notify the ENGINEER and shall suspend construction activities until repeat sampling and analyses have demonstrated that turbidity levels have returned to compliant levels. Dredging operations may not resume until the Compliance turbidity sample has returned to an acceptable level compliant with the issued FDEP permits. All reporting to the FDEP shall be conducted by the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any non-compliance within the conditions of the permits and terms of this Contract attributable to their personnel or subcontractors.

12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

Following the Notice of Award and prior to the Notice to Proceed to the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall submit in writing an Environmental Protection Plan to the ENGINEER. The Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the Environmental Protection Plan is reviewed and approved by the ENGINEER. Approval of the CONTRACTOR’s plan will not relieve the CONTRACTOR of their responsibility for adequate and continuing control of pollutants and other

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environmental protection measures. The Environmental Protection Plan shall include but not be limited to the following:

12.1 A list of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and permits concerning environmental protection, pollution control, and abatement that are applicable to the CONTRACTOR’s proposed operations and the requirements imposed by those laws, regulations, and permits.

Methods for Protection of Features and Habitats to be Preserved within Authorized Work Areas. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare a listing of methods to protect resources needing protection, i.e., all air and water quality, fish and wildlife, soil, historical, archeological and cultural resources, marine turtles, manatees and all marine areas.

Property and Vegetation Protection. All property resources outside of the CONTRACTOR’s work areas shall be preserved. Work area as designated by the ENGINEER shall be delineated by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including, but not limited to, vegetation, trees, shrubs, mangroves, vines, grasses, topsoil, structures, pavement, fencing, roadways, irrigation equipment and land form unless directed to do so by the ENGINEER on the Construction Plans. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the replacement of any damaged or destroyed property or vegetation, to the satisfaction of the TOWN and ENGINEER. Failure to replace damaged or destroyed property or vegetation by the CONTRACTOR shall result in replacement by the Town of Palm Beach, and all costs of replacement shall be deducted from monies due or to become due to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any non-compliance with the conditions of the permits, easements and terms of this Contract attributable to their personnel or subcontractors.

Pollution Prevention. The CONTRACTOR shall utilize best management practices and continuously monitor and manage all construction activities to comply with the following environmental requirements for pollution prevention:

Pollution Control Facilities. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain constructed facilities and portable pollution control devices for the duration of the Contract or for that length of time construction activities continue.

Air. The CONTRACTOR shall make all possible efforts to minimize air pollution. All activities, equipment, processes, and work operated or performed by the CONTRACTOR in accomplishing the specified construction shall comply with the applicable air pollution standards of the State of Florida (Chapter 403 Florida Statutes and others) and all Federal emission and performance laws and standards.

Noise Control. The CONTRACTOR shall make all possible efforts to minimize noise during construction operations. All hauling and excavating equipment used on this work shall be equipped with satisfactory mufflers or other noise abatement devices. The CONTRACTOR shall conduct these operations so as to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to noise. Equipment used on this Work shall be equipped with

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satisfactory mufflers and/or other sound abatement devices to reduce engine noise The CONTRACTOR shall conduct his operations so as to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to noise. The use of horns, whistles, and signals shall be held to the minimum necessary in order to ensure as quiet an operation as possible while maintaining safety and meeting OSHA minimum standards/requirements.

Sanitary Facilities. The CONTRACTOR shall supply and maintain, at minimum, one

(1) temporary sanitary facility for the use of employees and subcontractors. The facility shall be conveniently located at the CONTRACTOR’s submitted and approved staging area. Sanitary facilities shall be of an approved chemical type with regular servicing, as approved by the ENGINEER and the Palm Beach County Health Department. The TOWN and/or ENGINEER can direct the CONTRACTOR to clean or replace the sanitary facility based on odor. The facility must be shielded with a plywood painted screen so that the facility is not visible to the public. The screen shall be painted green.

Solid Wastes. Solid wastes (including clearing debris) shall be placed in containers, which are emptied on a regular schedule. All handling and disposal shall be conducted to prevent contamination of water, soil, or air. No steel, cables, wire, pipe, drums or any other debris shall be disposed overboard. No burial of waste materials by the CONTRACTOR will be permitted. The CONTRACTOR shall, at all times, keep the project area free from accumulations of waste material or debris caused by his or her employees or work and shall remove same when necessary or required by the TOWN and/or ENGINEER. All receptacles must be maintained and predator proof.

Fuel Transfer. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for cleaning and remediation of any spill and impact of petroleum/diesel product.

Fuel Dispensing. Secondary containment, which is capable of holding 110 % of the tank contents, must be provided for each fuel storage tank and placed on a level surface. Fuel dispensing areas shall have available a 4-foot-square, 16-gauge metal pan with borders banded up and welded at corners directly below the bib. Edges of the pans shall be 8-inch minimum in depth to ensure that no contamination takes place. Pans shall be emptied immediately after every dispensing of fuel. Should any spilling of fuel occur, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately excavate the contaminated ground and dispose of it offsite in an approved area.

Oil and Hazardous Material Spills and Containment. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all hazardous material spills including hydraulic fluid spills are immediately reported to the TOWN and ENGINEER. All hazardous material spills shall be immediately cleaned up in accordance with Consolidated USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, document number EM 385-1-1 dated 2008. In accordance with EM 385-1-1, the CONTRACTOR shall use suitable methods to prevent the spread of hazardous materials from above-ground storage tanks and piping in case of leakage.

Historical, Archeological, and Cultural Resources. If during construction activities, the CONTRACTOR observes items that may have historical or archeological value (including, but not limited to, Indian canoes, arrow heads, pottery or physical remains), TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 9 the CONTRACTOR shall immediately cease all related operations. Such observations shall be reported immediately to the ENGINEER; so that the appropriate authorities may be notified, and a determination made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition is required. The CONTRACTOR shall cease all activities that may result in the disturbance and/or destruction of these resources and shall prevent his/her employees and subcontractors from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise damaging such resources.

The CONTRACTOR shall report any observed unauthorized removal or destruction of such resources by any person to the TOWN, ENGINEER, and appropriate State of Florida authorities. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any non-compliance with the conditions of the permits, easements and terms of this Contract committed by their personnel or subcontractors.

Manatee Protection. The CONTRACTOR shall continuously monitor and manage all construction activities to minimize interference with, disturbance of, and damage to all fish and other marine life in the project area including manatees. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all conditions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act. There are civil and criminal penalties for harming, harassing or killing manatees. Any incidental harm caused to a manatee during construction operations must be reported immediately to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hotline (888.404.3922), FWC Imperiled Species (ImperiledSPecies@myFWC.com), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Jacksonville (904.731.3336), FWS Ecological Services (772.562.3909), the TOWN, and the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any non-compliance with these regulations by the CONTRACTOR’s personnel or subcontractors.

Smalltooth Sawfish. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions dated March 23, 2006.

Procedures shall be implemented to provide the required environmental protection and to comply with the applicable permits, laws, and regulations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide written assurance to the ENGINEER that immediate corrective action will be taken to correct pollution of the environment due to accident, natural causes, or failure to follow the procedures set out in accordance with the Environmental Protection Plan.

Drawings (overlaid on the Construction Plans) showing locations of any proposed temporary excavations or embankments for haul roads, material storage areas, structures, sanitary facilities, and stockpiles of excess or spoil materials.

Work Area Plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area and identifying the areas of limited use or nonuse. The Work Area plan should include measures for marking the limits of use areas.

A statement identifying person(s) who will be responsible for implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan. The CONTRACTOR personnel responsible shall report directly to the CONTRACTOR’s top management and shall have the authority to act for the CONTRACTOR in all environmental protection matters.

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A statement acknowledging that the CONTRACTOR is responsible for environmental protection, including all of the CONTRACTOR’s personnel and subcontractors.

The Environmental Protection Plan will be dated and endorsed by the individual in responsible charge of the construction.

13 PROJECT SIGNS

The CONTRACTOR will furnish all signs required by State and Federal Permits for the project.

No additional signs are required of the CONTRACTOR.

14 ELECTRICITY

All electric current required by the CONTRACTOR shall be furnished at the CONTRACTOR’s expense and the CONTRACTOR shall obtain required permits from the TOWN’s building department. All temporary connections for electricity shall comply with the most recent electrical rules and codes. In the event electricity is made available by the TOWN, the CONTRACTOR shall, at the CONTRACTOR’s expense, install a meter to determine the amount of current used, and such electricity shall be paid or charged to the CONTRACTOR at prevailing rates or at reasonable rates as determined by the TOWN. All temporary lines shall be furnished, installed, connected, and maintained by the CONTRACTOR in a manner satisfactory to the TOWN and shall be removed by the CONTRACTOR in like manner, at the CONTRACTOR’s expense, prior to completion of the construction. The CONTRACTOR shall provide ground fault circuit interruption (GFCI) as required by current TOWN code on all receptacles used for construction power. Ground fault circuit interrupters are not an acceptable substitute for grounding.

15 EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

The CONTRACTOR shall exclude the public from the work area at all times during construction.

The CONTRACTOR shall be required to erect, maintain, and move as necessary, restrictive barriers around the Work Areas. The CONTRACTOR shall post signs at each barrier in a conspicuous manner stating, "DANGER - CONSTRUCTION ZONE - KEEP OUT"

If the CONTRACTOR is not able to keep and maintain the public at a safe distance from construction activity, the CONTRACTOR is to take corrective actions. If the CONTRACTOR requires assistance, request can be made to the TOWN for assistance in controlling public access to the active construction site. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all costs associated with additional assistance in controlling the public.

16 TRAFFIC CONTROL

The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain barricades, security guards, warning signals, and flagmen as required by FDOT Specifications Section 102, by other State and Federal Regulations of as directed to ensure public safety. All work under this section shall be included in the Traffic Control bid item.

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17 PROTECTION OF WORK

17.1 Property. The CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, support and protect all public or private property that may be endangered in the execution of the work described for this project. The CONTRACTOR shall repair to its original condition and make good any damage caused to any such property by reason of its operation.

17.2 Risk of Loss. All construction and associated activities specified in the Contract Documents for this project shall be performed at the sole risk and cost of the CONTRACTOR from commencement until final payment by the TOWN. Any specific references contained in the Contract Documents, including the Specifications, that the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible at its sole risk and cost for the work or any part thereof are not intended to be, nor shall they be construed to be, an exclusive listing of the circumstances in which the CONTRACTOR bears the risk of loss, but rather they are intended only to be exemplary.

All loss or damage caused by the nature of the work or work environment, acts of nature such as storms, unusual obstructions to the work, or any other natural or existing circumstances either known or unforeseen that may be encountered in the conduct of the work, shall be sustained and borne by the CONTRACTOR at its own cost and expense.

The CONTRACTOR shall have no claim against the TOWN because of any damage or loss to the work or CONTRACTOR’s materials, equipment or supplies, including no claim for loss or damage due to simultaneous work by others, and the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the complete restoration of damaged work to its original condition complying with the Contract Documents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, this obligation shall exist without regard to the availability of any insurance, either of the TOWN or the CONTRACTOR, to indemnify, hold harmless or reimburse the CONTRACTOR for the cost incurred in making such restoration.

18 ORDER OF WORK

The order of work will be conducted in accordance with the Project Schedule developed by the CONTRACTOR. The project work schedule shall detail the CONTRACTOR’s plan for completing the work within the Completion Schedule. The work schedule shall indicate among other things the time required for ordering, manufacturing and delivering of materials. This work schedule shall be reviewed by the TOWN and once approved shall serve as a guide to the progress of construction and the performance of the CONTRACTOR.

19 EQUIPMENT STAGING, MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

Mobilization and demobilization to and from the project site shall be controlled by the CONTRACTOR to avoid damage to any existing structure or utility. All relevant requirements of the permits shall be strictly followed by the CONTRACTOR.

19.1 Mobilization. The CONTRACTOR shall perform the preparatory work and operations in mobilizing/demobilizing for beginning work on the project, including, but not limited to, those operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and

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incidentals to the project site, and for the establishment safety equipment and first aid supplies, sanitary and other facilities, as required by Section 101 of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2014, and State and local laws and regulations. The costs of bonds and any required insurance and any other pre-construction expense necessary for the start of the work, excluding the cost of construction materials, shall also be included.

The CONTRACTOR shall be familiar with the weight of all equipment and weight restrictions of all roadways and bridges that are necessary to mobilize to the site or transport spoil off the site.

The CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER in writing one (1) day in advance of the mobilization/demobilization of each piece of floating equipment.

19.2 Demobilization. Demobilization shall be according to the same requirements as mobilization specified in section 23.1.

20 LAYOUT OF WORK

20.1 Layout. From the control data and elevations shown on the Construction Plans, the CONTRACTOR shall complete the layout of the work and shall be responsible for all measurements that may be required for the execution of the layout of the work, subject to such modifications as the ENGINEER may require to meet changed conditions or as a result of necessary modifications to the Contract work. The layout of the work shall be based on the cross-sections and the plan views in the Construction Plans. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for verification of all horizontal and vertical control provided in the Contract Drawings. The plan depicted in the construction drawings may be slightly modified in the field as necessary to avoid potential impacts to mangrove habitat or desirable native species.

All trees will be preserved. Equipment will be placed on mats to minimize soil disturbance at the time of crossing.

20.2 Responsibility. The CONTRACTOR shall provide templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor at the CONTRACTOR’s expense as may be required in laying out any part of the work from the control data and elevations established by the ENGINEER. From the information provided by the ENGINEER, unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall develop and make all detail surveys needed for construction such as slope stakes, and other working points, lines, and elevations. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for maintaining and preserving all control, stakes and other markers established by the ENGINEER unless and until authorized to remove them. If such markers are destroyed by the CONTRACTOR or through the CONTRACTOR negligence, prior to their authorized removal, they may be replaced at the discretion of the ENGINEER, and the expense of replacement shall be deducted from any amounts due or to become due the CONTRACTOR.

21 CONSTRUCTION

21.1 Debris. Debris found within the action area will be removed from the action area in a manner

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that will prevent contamination to the environment. Prior to initiation of work, the CONTRACTOR shall remove from the project footprint area all garbage, refuse, and other debris lying within the foundation limits of the work area. All materials removed shall be disposed of in an appropriate and legal manner and at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.

Grading and other construction equipment shall not be permitted outside the construction limits except for ingress to or egress from the site via the designated mobilization areas.

Temporary vehicular access within wetlands during construction shall be limited to using vehicles generating minimum ground pressure to minimize rutting and other environmental impacts. The maximum width of the construction access area shall be limited to the west road limit of North Lake Way, approximately 25 feet. Areas disturbed for access shall be restored to natural grades immediately after the project is completed.

21.2 Clearing and Grubbing. The plan depicted in the construction drawings will be modified in the field as necessary to preserve existing mangroves or desirable native species. All trees will be preserved. Clearing and grubbing under this Contract shall be performed within the area bounded by the limits of work as shown on the Construction Plans, with the exception of flagged areas. The CONTRACTOR shall completely clear, remove and satisfactorily dispose of all materials resting on or protruding above the surface of existing ground.

Clearing includes trees, stumps, bushes, grass, rubbish, refuse, scrap iron, rubble and all other deleterious materials. Excavate for stumps if necessary. The CONTRACTOR is to completely grub the entire designation area free of all roots, stumps, logs, rubble, rubbish and other deleterious materials to a depth of at least two feet below existing ground or as noted on the plans.

21.3 Turbidity Curtains. Turbidity curtains with weighted skirts that extend to within one foot of the bottom shall be placed around the project site and shall be maintained and remain in place for the duration of the project construction to ensure that turbid discharges do not occur outside the boundaries of the floating turbidity screens. Additionally, staked erosion control devices shall be placed around the upland project area and any upland staging areas. All submerged resources and surface waters outside the specific limits of construction authorized by this permit shall be protected from erosion, siltation, sedimentation, and/or scouring. Staked erosion control devices shall also be maintained and shall remain in place for the duration of the project construction to ensure that turbid discharges into surface waters do not occur. The permittee shall be responsible for ensuring that turbidity control devices are inspected daily and maintained in good working order during all phases of construction authorized by this permit until all areas that were disturbed during construction are sufficiently stabilized to prevent turbid discharges.

21.4 Mangrove Restoration and Native Planting. Mangrove restoration and native planting will be conducted in the areas depicted on the Construction Plans. The plan depicted in the construction drawings will be modified in the field as necessary to preserve existing mangroves or desirable native species. Exotic vegetation will be removed and properly disposed of, and the land will be regraded as necessary to provide elevations that are consistent with the establishment of mangrove or native upland communities. The plant species, size, spacing and total estimated number of plants for the planting area is provided in the bid sheet. The actual number of plantings will likely be reduced based on existing

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conditions.

21.5 Mangrove Trimming. Mangrove trimming if required will be conducted by a certified mangrove trimmer.

21.6 Access, Staging, and Temporary Stockpile Areas. Access to the construction site and staging area are accessible via North Lake Way. There shall be no storage of stockpiling of tools and materials (i.e., lumber, stone, debris), along the shoreline adjacent to the waters of the State.

All excess rock, scrap wood, trash, garbage, and any other type of debris shall be removed from waters of the State within 14 days of completion of the work authorized under this permit. All construction equipment/tools and materials shall be transported to and from the site via upland roadways and all equipment/tools and materials shall be stored on the uplands within the designated construction boundaries.

21.7 Temporary Facilities. The CONTRACTOR shall provide his own electrical power, water and other utilities as he may require for his construction purposes and shall pay all costs incurred unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for obtaining local permits for such facilities. At completion of the Contract, all temporary facilities shall be removed from the site at CONTRACTOR’s own expense.

21.8 Work Areas. The delineated work area available to the CONTRACTOR for accomplishing the work is shown on the Construction Plans. The CONTRACTOR shall minimize disruption to traffic on North Lake Way and adjacent roads. Temporary areas for storage and maintenance of construction equipment shall be restricted to specified areas as shown on the Plans or proposed by the CONTRACTOR and approved by the ENGINEER. Storage areas shall be kept neat and orderly in the interest of public safety.

21.9 Damages. In the event that damage is caused by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall restore all sidewalks, roads, bridges or any other structure or natural feature to pre-construction conditions or better at the CONTRACTOR’s own expense. The CONTRACTOR shall not receive final payment until all damage is restored to the satisfaction of the TOWN and/ or ENGINEER. All existing vegetation, seawalls, docks, bridges, and similar structures shall be protected from impact by construction equipment.

21.10 Final Clean-Up. The CONTRACTOR shall remove all temporary construction facilities such as water materials, temporary equipment, staking and markers and equipment or other debris removed or created as a result of the execution of this Contract. Disturbed areas shall be restored to pre-project conditions at the CONTRACTOR’s expense. The CONTRACTOR shall repair damage to all existing structures, improvements, and infrastructure, including all public and private infrastructure.

21.11 Misplaced Material. The CONTRACTOR shall minimize loss and/or misplacement of excavated material. If, during the progress of the work, the CONTRACTOR should lose, dump, throw, sink, or misplace any material, plant, machinery, or appliance which in the opinion of the ENGINEER should be removed, the CONTRACTOR shall recover and remove the material(s) immediately. The CONTRACTOR shall provide immediate notice to the ENGINEER including a description of and GPS coordinates for such obstructions.

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Should the ENGINEER observe such obstruction, the ENGINEER shall record the position or mark the obstruction and notify the CONTRACTOR. Removal of the obstruction and all associated costs shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. The ENGINEER shall monitor any removal operations. Should the CONTRACTOR refuse, neglect, or delay compliance with the above requirements, such obstructions may be removed by the TOWN, and the cost of such removal may be deducted from any money due or to become due to the CONTRACTOR or may be recovered under the CONTRACTOR’s bond.

2.1 STONE MATERIAL

A. All stone utilized for breakwater construction shall meet or exceed the requirements described herein. Rock sources shall meet the minimum material requirements and must include all permissions and customs approvals for the rock use on site.

B. The source of materials shall be subject to the approval of the ENGINEER. For such approval, the Contractor shall submit adequate representative samples and the results of laboratory tests for the respective samples, not less than thirty (30) days before any such material is required for use in the project. Testing results shall be dated within ninety (90) days of the submittal date to the ENGINEER.

1. At a minimum, the tests described in Paragraph 2.1.C below shall be performed prior to construction and thereafter for every 5,000 Tons of stone (for each stone size category) delivered to the project site. Each testing event shall be on a minimum of 3 random samples for each type of stone from the quarry.

2. Supplementary samples and their test results shall be submitted to the ENGINEER at agreed times during construction, to confirm that the materials continue to conform to the specifications.

The ENGINEER may withdraw his approval for the source of material at any time when the material no longer meets the specified quality.

C. All stone shall meet the minimum requirements listed below. Contractor shall be responsible for performing quality tests on all stone, and submit quarry certificates to verify quality for all Contractor provided stone.

1. All rock shall be clean, sound, and durable, and free from fractures, inclusions, voids, or other defects. Stone shall be subjected to petrographic analysis per ASTM C295.

2. Minimum unit weight (saturated surface dry, ASTM C127) of 150 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). Should the desired unit weight not be achievable, the Contractor shall submit supporting information from available sources which provide an alternate unit weight, along with an adjusted stone size required to achieve the stone requirements outlined in the Drawings and Specifications. This information will be reviewed by the ENGINEER and must be accepted prior to purchase of stone.

3. Sulphate soundness 15% max loss at 5 cycles (sodium, ASTM C88) and max 2% absorption (ASTM C127).

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4. Such character that it will not disintegrate from the action of air, water, or the conditions of handling and placing. Maximum L.A. abrasion loss 25% for 500 revolutions (ASTM C535)

5. Clean and free of earth, clay, refuse, or adherent coatings, cracks and seams.

6. Rough, angular quarried material with a shape that assures interlocking with adjacent stone.

7. Rock samples indicative of the color range that will be delivered to the site shall be provided to the Owner, prior to construction, for acceptance.

D. Other tests may be considered necessary to demonstrate to the ENGINEER that the material is acceptable for use in the Work. Any such tests shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

Once the source(s) for imported stone are approved, the Contractor shall not use material from another source without repeating the acceptance and test procedures to qualify the other source(s).

2.2 STONE SIZES

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install various sized stone as part of the breakwater construction work. The following size stone shall be required, based on a design dry unit weight of 150 pcf. At least 50 percent of the stone in each category shall have a diameter equal to or larger than the median size (Dn50 – 1 foot), and a maximum range as specified by nominal dimension.

B. The least dimension of any stone shall not be less than one-third (1/3) of the greatest dimension of that stone. Square or flat stone shall not be accepted. The stone shall be clean, hard, durable, close grained, free of cracks, and free of seams or other imperfections which might affect the durability of the stone. The inclusion of dirt, sand, clay, and rock fines shall not be permitted and if any is found in a shipment of stone, it shall be excluded when determining the weight of stone for payment. In addition, the ENGINEER may require the Contractor to wash contaminated stone before placement, at the Contractor’s expense.

C. The required stone size and estimated quantities for the breakwater are provided in the project documents. Nominal dimension/stone size as defined herein is taken to be the average of the stone’s maximum girth measured in…