2026.03.04_RSW_Skyplex_Arthrex_Shovel_Ready_Specifications.pdf

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE

FOR

RSW/SKYPLEX

ARTHREX SHOVEL READY IMPROVEMENTS

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

February 12, 2026

Prepared By:

PART A

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

RSW SKYPLEX ARTHREX SHOVEL READY IMPROVEMENTS

SP-1 Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) shall have ultimate authority on the project. Any reference to “Department” or “FDOT” in these contract documents, whether standard documents included by reference or explicitly included herein, shall be considered as meaning LCPA.

Where LCPA requirements conflict with referenced FDOT requirements, the LCPA requirements shall supersede.

SP-2 FAA Advisories to be followed (or newer version as updated by FAA): FAA AC 150/5370-

2G Operational Safety on Airports During Construction, FAA AC 150/5200-18C Airport Safety Self Inspection, FAA AC 150/5210-5D Painting, Marking & Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport, FAA AC 150/5200-33B Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports.

SP-3 POINT OF CONTACT:

ALL CORRESPODNECE SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

FOR THIS PROJECT:

OWEN AMES KIMBALL COMPANY

11941 FAIRWAY LAKES DRIVE

FORT MYERS FL 33913

(239) 561-4141

PART B

CONSTRUCTION PLANS

Construction plans shall consist of the following signed and sealed component plan sets:

Bid Set Plans for “RSW Skyplex Arthrex Shovel Ready Improvements” prepared by Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Roadway Lighting Plans for “RSW Skyplex Arthrex Shovel Ready Improvements” prepared by TR Transportation Consultants, Inc.

Landscaping and Irrigation Plans for “RSW Skyplex Arthrex Shovel Ready Improvements” prepared by Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Boundary Survey for “RSW Skyplex Arthrex Shovel Ready Improvements” prepared by Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

PART C

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Construction for the following sets:

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Roadway Lighting Plans for “RSW Skyplex Arthrex Shovel Ready Improvements” prepared by TR Transportation Consultants, Inc.

shall be in accordance with the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction FY 2025-26 Edition including Sections 1 - Definitions and Terms, 5 - Control of Work and 6 - Control of Materials from Division I, Division II in its entirety, and Division III in its entirety, as amended found at:

https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/specifications/by-year/fy-2025- 26/ebook/2025-26-ebook-compressed.pdf?sfvrsn=a07d3f95_2

These specifications shall be followed as if included herein.

Sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 from Division I of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction July 2020 shall be replaced with the Lee County Port Authority Bid Documents as included herein.

PART D

STANDARD UTILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

shall be in accordance with the latest editions of the Lee County Utilities (LCU) design manual and technical specifications and shall utilize materials from the LCU master approved materials list.

Design Manual:

https://www.leegov.com/utilities/design-manual

Technical Specifications:

https://www.leegov.com/utilities/Documents/New%20Development/Technical%20Specifications/ 2019%20Tech%20Specs.pdf

Approved Materials:

https://www.leegov.com/utilities/Pages/Approved-Materials.aspx

These documents shall be followed as if included herein.

PART E

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Landscaping Plans for “Arthrex Shovel Ready Improvements” prepared by Bowman

Consulting Group, Ltd.. shall be in accordance with the following technical specifications:

LANDSCAPE WORK

1.00 GENERAL

1.01 Scope of Work

Provide all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals, and perform all work required to prepare planting beds and install landscape plants and materials in accordance with the plans and as specified. The work consists of furnishing, planting, watering, fertilizing and mulching all plants and lawn areas of species, size and quality in the locations indicated on the drawings or as directed by the Landscape Architect (Please see attached plans).

The contractor shall guarantee all work for at least one year.

1.02 Related Work Specified Elsewhere

A. Landscape Site Maintenance

B. Drawings and complete Contract

1.03 Agency Standards

A. Nomenclature/Definitions

1. All references to Owner, Landscape Architect and Project Inspector shall mean respectively, the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) Project Manager, or appointed designee.

2. Standardized Plant Names, American Joint Committee Horticultural

Nomenclature, 1942 edition.

3. American Standard for Nursery Stock, American Association of Nurserymen, Inc., latest edition.

4. Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture, latest edition.

5. Hortus, Staff of the L.H. Bailey Hortorium, Cornell University, The Macmillan Company, latest edition.

6. Florida Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, January 2021.

7. Florida Department of Transportation, Roadway and Traffic Design Standards, latest edition.

8. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part VI U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, latest edition.

9. Organic matter shall be decomposing plant and animal material containing such materials as dead leaves, small twigs, finely ground bark, dried brown grass clippings, peat moss, compost, humus, dried composted manure and beneficial organisms that are not harmful to plants.

1.04 Contract Conditions

A. The Contractor shall provide all plants, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, labor, and services necessary to install and complete all landscape and related work as shown or indicated on the Plans and specified herein.

B. It is the intent of the Plans and Specifications to provide for an installation with plants in vigorous growth, ready for the Owner’s use. Any items not specifically shown on the Plans, but normally required to accomplish said objective, are to be considered as part of the work.

C. The list of quantities on the Plans and Bid Schedule are provided for the Contractor’s convenience. The Contractor will be responsible for submitting a bid that includes compensation for all work included on the Plans and Specifications for each bid item listed on the Bid Schedule. Each bid item’s unit price on the Bid Schedule shall include the costs of all labor, equipment, materials, tools and incidentals required for the completion of each bid item. Items on the bid schedule shall not be modified in any manner, nor shall additional items be added.

D. Payment for Work included in this Section shall come from the items listed on the

Bid Schedule under “Landscape Installation”.

E. Pay items shall include the complete installation and maintenance of all plants shown on the “Plant Material List” and on the “Bid Schedule”.

F. The Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the actual installed quantities of each unit priced item without affecting the cost of each unit.

G. Contractor shall obtain all local, state, and federal licenses required for work in this Contract. State and Local Governments require that a Commercial Pesticide License and Restricted Pesticide Applicator License with the Right-of-Way category be submitted. The Contractor shall submit copies of appropriate licenses to the Landscape Supervisor for approval before making any applications.

H. The length of this Contract shall be the number of days shown in the executed construction contract or as otherwise directed by the County.

I. The Contractor will have the number of days shown in the executed construction contract from the Notice-to-Proceed date or as otherwise directed by the County to locate all plants and construction materials. The Contractor shall verify with the Landscape Supervisor that all materials have been procured, and are acceptable.

Upon this acceptance, the Contractor may mobilize to the site.

J. The Contractor will have the number of days shown in the executed construction contract from the Notice-to-Proceed date or as otherwise directed by the LCPA to complete the installation of all components of the landscaping system of this contract. The date at the end of this period shall be the Completion date of the landscape installation, upon acceptance by the Project Manager.

K. On the date of Completion of the landscape installation, the work specified in the Site Maintenance section shall begin. The Contractor shall provide and perform the maintenance work specified in the Site Maintenance section continuously for the number of days shown in the executed construction contract from the date of Completion.

L. Upon successful completion of the Site Maintenance time period, and approval by the Project Manager, the project shall be at Final Acceptance and Final Completion.

1.05 General Requirements

A. Comply with applicable Federal, State, County, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations governing landscape materials and work.

B. The work shall be coordinated with other trades to prevent conflicts.

C. During all working hours, provide qualified, competent, English speaking Landscape Foreman on the work site, who is authorized to supervise and to represent and act for the Contractor.

D. The Contractor shall be acquainted with all existing and proposed site work, site features above and below ground, and all utilities to preclude any misunderstanding and ensure a trouble-free installation.

E. Before the preparation of planting areas and plant pits, determine the location of all underdrains, electrical cable, conduits, utility lines, supply lines and other subsurface structures, so that proper advance owner notification may be made and precautions may be taken not to disturb or damage any of these elements or improvements.

Properly maintain and protect existing utilities. Repair all items damaged by this work at no additional expense to the Owner.

1.06 Preconstruction Conference

A. A Preconstruction meeting will be scheduled by the LCPA. The contractor must attend this meeting and all subcontractors must attend.

1. The Contractor shall provide to the LCPA a work schedule that includes the sequence of construction. The Contractor shall include in the schedule, the allotted timeframes mentioned above.

2. Provide the proposed Maintenance of Traffic Plan.

3. Provide list of emergency telephone numbers.

4. Provide submittals.

1.07 Submittals

A. Plant Inspection & Certification

1. Provide a complete list of nurseries from which plants are to be purchased.

Include their nursery license number, location, and telephone number. All plants must come from a state registered nursery.

2. Submit certificates of state inspection of plant material to Project Inspector for approval.

3. Submit verification to the Project Inspector before purchasing plant material, that all plants are root enhanced stock from their inception.

4. Each plant photograph approved by the Owner’s Representative shall be the minimum standard accepted for each plant species. The plant photograph shall show the entire plant and have a legible vertical scale to show the overall height of the plant.

B. Materials

1. Provide samples of all materials: including but not limited to; mulch, amendments, staking materials, sump backfill material and soil.

2. Provide copies of product labels and MSDS sheets for chemicals and fertilizers, for LCPA approval.

3. Submit with invoices as back up, transportation documents for soil and mulch, such as the bill of laden.

C. Testing

1. The Contractor shall perform percolation and compaction tests within each planting area to ensure that all plant material has adequate drainage to survive and produce normal, viable growth through its natural life span. Test for drainage by completely filling with water to finish grade a 12” x 12” round test hole. The test hole shall be dug at the bottom of the planting hole or excavated bed, whichever is deeper. Water must percolate at a rate of not less than 2” per hour after the sub-soil becomes saturated. Provide LCPA with test results and written recommendations to improve percolation/compaction. After correcting any disclosed percolation/compaction problems, the testing shall be repeated to verify success.

2. Test existing soils for pH, organic matter, salts, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and potash. Samples shall be taken from various locations in each median and the adjacent roadsides. Each median or area sampled shall be collected as follows; clean debris from top layer, extract sample to six (6) inches deep, collect three such samples randomly per median area, place all three (3) samples in one container, mix thoroughly, take one third (1/3) of the soil and package for sample, discard the rest, this is the sample to be sent for analysis.

Submit all samples to an independent testing laboratory for analysis. Laboratory selection is to be approved by the LCPA. Provide the laboratory with a plant list for the project and inform laboratory that this is a new construction project.

Request recommendations based on all information provided. Reports from the Laboratory will identify deficiencies and be the basis for the Contractor’s recommendations to correct the deficiencies and to adjust pH to comply with the specifications. Tests shall be repeated to ensure compliance with the recommendations and specifications. Submittal of the Contractor’s fertilizer program shall be based upon the laboratory recommendations and is required before acceptance of the project work for payment. Submit copies of all test results to Project Manager for review.

D. Documents

1. Provide the LCPA with working schedule including a sequence of construction.

2. Provide required permit(s).

3. Provide required license(s).

4. Furnish LCPA wit copy of all test results and recommendations.

E. Video

1. The contractor shall video in color the entire site before construction. Care must be taken to ensure that the site is adequately documented; i.e. light poles, utility boxes, curb, signs, and the condition of existing sod and plants. This tape will be used to resolve any disputes regarding preconstruction conditions. In the event that the site is not properly documented and an issue arises, it will be the Contractors responsibility to make all repairs at no cost to the LCPA or Owner.

Two copies shall be made, one for the contractors file and the other shall be submitted to the Project Manager. Tapes shall be in the format that may be reviewed on any CD or USB digital device without adaptation.

1.08 Quality Control

A. All plant material shall be graded Florida #1 or better as defined in the Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants 2015, as published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

B. All plants not listed in Grades & Standards, shall conform to a Florida #1 Grade with regard to root system, shoot to root ratio, density, uniformity, health, and overall condition.

C. Plants shall have a habit of growth that is normal for the species and shall be healthy, vigorous, and free from insects, fungal and bacterial diseases, and injuries.

D. The LCPA shall have the right at any stage of the project to reject any and all work and materials, which in their opinion, do not meet the requirements of these specifications or aesthetically do not comply with the design intent. Trees and plants that are scarred or damaged during delivery, off loading, or installation, will be rejected.

E. Plant materials are required to be inspected and approved by a LCPA

Representative before delivery to the job site. Trees and Palms shall be inspected at the nursery and tagged by a LCPA Representative with designated flagging tape.

The LCPA Representative will make two visits within the state of Florida to the Contractor’s designated nursery to approve each species of trees, palms, and shrubs. The Contractor shall pay for any additional visits or travel out of the State of Florida.

F. All plant material shall be from root enhanced stock from their inception. Verification of root enhancement shall be submitted prior to planting.

1.09 Measurements

A. A minimum acceptable size of all plants measured after pruning, with branches in normal positions, shall conform to the measurement as shown on the landscape plans and the Grades and Standards.

B. The caliper of tree shall be taken at 6 inches from ground on trees up to and including

4 inches in caliper, and 12 inches above ground for larger trees.

1.10 Changes and Substitutions

A. The Landscape Architect or Landscape Supervisor will consider substitution requests by the Contractor, only upon submission of proof that the item is not obtainable in the type, size, quantity, quality, or method of growth specified. The Project Manager and Contractor shall agree upon an equivalent replacement plant meeting the original specifications.

B. Under no circumstances may unauthorized substitutions be made.

1.11 Shipment and Delivery

A. The Contractor shall notify the LCPA a minimum of 48 hours in advance of all plant and material deliveries.

B. Plant materials shall be protected from weather, and adequately protected to prevent breakage, drying, burning, or any other damage during transit.

C. All plant material shall be irrigated just before delivery so that the root balls are saturated.

D. Legible tags will be attached to at least one plant of each species. Plants that do not meet specifications or quality, or plants that exhibit symptoms of improper handling, or arrive on site in an unsatisfactory condition will be rejected. Rejected plants shall immediately be removed, disposed of, and replaced with approved nursery stock meeting the specification herein. These plants shall be replaced at no additional cost to the LCPA.

E. Deliver packaged material in containers showing weight, analysis, and name of manufacturer. Protect materials from damage and deterioration during delivery and while stored on site.

G. All plant material shall be loaded from the nursery and unloaded and handled on the job site in a manner that will protect the root ball, trunk and canopy from damage.

Trees shall not be handled by a strap without a protective device to prevent the strap from slipping on the tree trunk and from causing compressive damage to the trunk from tightening of the strap. The LCPA reserves the right to reject any plant material that is not handled in an acceptable manner.

2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 Planting Soil Backfill Material

A. Planting soil considered acceptable for use in backfilling planting pits shall be a fertile, friable, coarse, clean, well-draining, native sand suitable for southwest Florida vegetation. Both top and subsoil (36” depth) should be a sandy loam soil with 80- 85% medium and coarse sand (<25 % fine sand), less than 10% clay, 5- 10% silt, and shall contain no more than 6% organic matter. Shall have a ph between 5.5 and

6.5. Stones ranging from 0.5 to 1 inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) shall not exceed 5% of the soil volume, and gravel ¼ to ½ inches (0.6 to 1.25 cm) shall not exceed 5% of the soil volume. Particles greater than 1.5 inch in the longest dimension are not permitted. This includes fragments of brick, concrete, wood, glass, metal, stone and plastic. The planting soil backfill material shall have no herbicides, heavy metals, biological toxins, or hydrocarbons that will impact plant growth or are at levels exceeding the EPA’s standards for soil contaminants. Tree pits shall be backfilled with a 2:1 ratio of soil to “organiclee compost”. Planting soil backfill may be provided by amending the existing soils in designated planting areas or providing an equivalent commercial mixture. A laboratory analysis must be submitted with the request for approval. The organic material must be approved by the LCPA before use as a soil amendment. The planting soil backfill material shall be included in plant material costs, a separate pay item will not be issued.

B. Planting sites that are not equipped with an automatic irrigation system shall incorporate “Terra-sorb” or an approval equivalent product, to all backfill and tree pits at the manufactures recommended rate.

2.02 Irrigation Water

A. All water necessary for planting and maintenance shall be of satisfactory quality to sustain adequate growth of plants and shall not contain harmful natural or manmade elements detrimental to plants.

B. The Contractor shall obtain water meeting the above standard at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Arrange for watering by use of irrigation system, water trucks, water tanks, water trailers, hydrants, hoses, sprinklers, etc. If such water is not available at the site, provide such satisfactory water from off-site sources at no additional cost to the Owner.

2.03 Sod

A. Sod shall be live fresh, uninjured, matted with roots, and sufficiently thick to at time of planting to provide and promote continuous growth of a thick dense stand of grass.

Is shall have a soil mat of sufficient thickness adhering to the roots to withstand all necessary handling. Is shall be reasonably free of weeds and other grasses and planted as soon as possible after harvesting. All sod shall be certified as being free of the weed Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum) and remain free until Final Acceptance.

It shall be kept shaded and moist until the time of planting, but in no case will sod that has been harvested for more than 72 hours be approved for planting on the project. Sod shall be laid in a “checker board” pattern. Sod shall be commercially cut in rectangles 12” X 24” or larger.

B. All sod areas shall be rolled and watered to ensure good root to soil contact.

2.04 Plant Material

A. The words “Plant Materials” or “Plants” refer to and include trees, shrubs, ground cover, ornamental grass, or herbaceous materials.

B. Plant species shall conform to those indicated on the plans and in the specifications.

All plants shall be graded Florida # 1 or Better as defined in the Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, 2015.

C. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from plant diseases, insects or pests and their eggs, and shall have healthy, normal growth, and non-circling root systems.

Tree trunks shall have the specified caliper, be straight with no cuts, scrapes, or scars. Unless specified otherwise by the Project Manager, all plants shall have the specified clear trunk height.

D. The root flare and origination of the first major root from the trunk must be 2” above finish grade and visible for inspection. If not, the tree will be rejected.

E. Plants with the exception of “cigar cut” palm trees, shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as approved by the LCPA.

F. All shrubs and ground covers are required to be container grown. Trees are required to be one of the following:

1. Container Grown:

a. Trees grown in plastic containers shall be well established in the container;

roots must be full to the bottom of the container without being root-bound.

Minimum container size guidelines will follow those established by the Grades and Standards. Plants that are root bound or that have circling roots will be rejected.

2. Field Grown:

a. Trees shall have the appropriate root ball based on the tree diameter and height as established in the Grades and Standards. Field grown plants shall be root pruned and hardened off (pre-dug) a minimum of 6 weeks before delivery and shall have new root growth evident. Root balls of field-grown trees must be intact and protected from desiccation with black plastic wrap. Trees with synthetic burlap will not be accepted.

3. Collected plants shall not be used unless specifically called for in the specifications or approved in writing by the LCPA. The type, size, and availability of specific species will be the basis of selection of all collected plants.

2.05 Fertilizer

A. All plants shall be fertilized six weeks after planting with a complete granular fertilizer, containing 30% - 50% slow-release nitrogen, at a rate of one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of mulched bed area. Specific formula will be based upon laboratory testing results and recommendations.

B. Turfgrass fertilizer shall be granular 16-4-8 analysis, 50% slow-release. Applied at the manufactures recommended rate.

C. Application of minor elements may be required to adjust pH. Laboratory reports shall identify deficiencies and recommend treatment. All applications shall be applied according to recommended rates and frequency, independent of fertilization.

2.06 Herbicide Post and Pre-Emergent

A. Herbicides and their use shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including licensing requirements.

1. Post-emergence or contact herbicides shall be approved by the LCPA before application. Upon approval, all applications shall be applied in accordance with the manufactures rate and specifications.

2. Pre-emergence herbicides shall be approved by the LCPA before application.

Upon approval, all applications shall be applied in accordance with the manufactures rate and specifications. All bed areas shall be treated before mulch application.

2.07 Mulch

A. All planting bed areas and tree rings shall receive a uniform 3” layer of settled LCPA approved mulch.

1. Pine Straw: Pine straw mulch shall not contain greater than 10% debris, such as sticks and weeds. Pine straw shall be certified free of noxious weeds, seeds, and spores.

2. Medium Rustic Pine Bark Nuggets: Nuggets shall be between 1 ½” to 3” in size with less than 10% fines. Bark shall be free from debris, noxious weeds, seeds, and spores.

3. Designer Mulch: Mulch shall be composed of shredded recycled pallets and pure wood. Mulch shall have a medium texture with a particle size of 1” to 3” with less than 10% fines. It shall be uniform in content and texture. Color to be uniform throughout, and be guaranteed for a minimum period of nine (9) months. Mulch shall be free from debris, noxious weeds, and seeds.

4. Florida Landscape Mulch: Mulch shall be composed entirely of shredded plant material, such as hardwoods and palms. It shall not contain any non-plant material such as paper, lumber, or plastic. Cypress mulch shall not be included in the Florida Landscape Mulch.

5. Melaleuca Mulch: Mulch shall be made entirely from wood and bark of the

Melaleuca quinquenervia tree. Mulch shall not contain more than 10% bark by volume. Particles shall be between ¾” and 1 ½”. Mulch shall be free from debris, noxious weeds, and seeds. Mulch shall be certified free from Burrowing Nematodes.

6. OrganicLee Compost: Consists of processed yard waste and biosolids by Lee County Solid Waste.

2.08 Staking

A. Stake plant materials in a vertical position as specified and detailed to assure root stability, not to support weight of canopy.

1. Staking methods may vary, see plan details.

2. LCPA may consider alternative methods based upon Contractor’s request, tree sizes, and site conditions.

3.00 EXECUTION

3.01 General

A. The Contractor’s work shall conform to the highest standard of professional horticultural practices as used in the trade, unless specifically directed to the contrary by the contract documents or by the LCPA.

B. Prior to beginning work the entire project shall be video taped by the Contractor and a copy ready for viewing on a CD or USB digital device shall be submitted to the Project Manager. Care shall be taken to carefully document the entire site. In case of controversy, the video will be used as the basis for determining all pre- existing conditions. Lack of video evidence may be in the favor of the LCPA.

C. Site storage shall be approved by the LCPA. The use of LCPA right-of way will be evaluated and approval given on a case by case basis. The site shall be video recorded by the Contractor and a copy submitted to the Project Manager. Care should be taken to carefully document the entire site. In case of controversy, the video will be used as the basis for determining any pre-existing conditions; lack of evidence may be in the favor of the LCPA. The storage of plants at the site shall be in a manner that does not constitute a hazard to pedestrians or the traveling public.

D. Plants shall be protected upon arrival at the site by being thoroughly watered. Deliver plants after soil preparations for planting are completed and after finish grading is approved by the LCPA Representative. Plant all plants immediately. If planting is delayed for any reason, place plants in an approved area and protect from wind, drying and damage. Keep root balls irrigated and moist at all times. The Contractor will assume responsibility for all plants, materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and all other items at the job site until final acceptance by the Owner.

E. No excavated areas shall be left open without prior approval, proper identification, and adequate protective safety equipment in place. Safety equipment for sites less than 3” shall be 36” cones with reflective bands, sites greater than 3” shall be protected with lighted barricades; both shall conform to the MUTCD.

F. The Contractor shall keep the job site free from accumulation of waste material, soil, and any other debris associated with the work. The Contractor shall remove all excess soil and associated debris from the site on a daily basis. Soil or piles of debris left on site overnight shall be delineated with lighted barricades. All items must be disposed of in a lawful disposal site at no additional cost to the LCPA. Should the Contractor fail to keep the site in a satisfactorily clean condition, the Owner reserves the right to hire appropriate personnel to perform clean-up work and charge the Contractor for all costs incurred.

G. During construction, the Contractor shall be responsible for lawn maintenance within the limits of the project as identified on the plans. Project Manager to verify limits.

Sod shall be maintained at a height of no more than six inches (6”). Contractor shall be responsible for keeping all other weed and grass vegetation to a height of no more than six inches (6”) by trimming, edging, mechanical, or chemical control approved by the Project Inspector.

3.02 Planting Area Preparation

A. Should overhead or underground wires or obstructions be encountered which may interfere with the specified plantings, alternate locations or plan modifications shall be selected and approved by the Project Manager at no additional cost to the LCPA.

B. Before digging pits or beds, the location and arrangement of the plant material and beds shall be staked, marked, and approved by the Project Manager. Beds may be marked with a fluorescent paint. Trees and palms shall be staked with a surveyor’s stake or equivalent. Contractor is responsible for moving any plants installed without prior approval, at no cost to the LCPA. Staking shall conform to the plant list, specifications, plans, and details. Shrubs shall be placed in true straight lines and evenly spaced as specified. Ground covers shall be triangular spaced.

C. The LCPA reserves the right to relocate/reposition plants as site conditions my dictate during construction.

D. All planting areas shall be stripped of all grass, weeds, trash, and contaminants.

E. Planting beds shall be prepared according to planting details and with adjustments required as a result of the compaction/percolation and soil testing. Planting beds containing inferior or compacted soil not meeting requirements for planting soil backfill set forth herein must be loosened with a subsoiler as stated below. The finished grade of the soil shall be 4” below the top of curbs to accommodate the layer of mulch and leveled to at or slightly below top of curb.

F. If findings of the compaction/percolation and soil testing do not warrant the removal of all soil as prescribed herein, the Contractor shall present to the LCPA for approval an alternate plan to bring the soil and planting areas into compliance with the plan details, and contract specifications at no additional cost.

G. In all tree planting areas with compacted soils, a sump shall be included for drainage.

The sump hole shall be off center of the tree pit 12” in diameter, and to the depth of the poorly drained soil or 48” below the bottom of the planting hole, whichever is greater. Backfill the sump hole with coarse sand or gravel as approved by the Project Manager.

H. All beds shall be treated with an approved pre-emergent herbicide

I. Soil piles, plants, mulch, equipment, materials, supplies, etc. shall not be placed within the right-of-way in a manner that will block motorist visibility.

J. Contractor shall utilize a subsoiler to loosen the existing soil to a minimum depth of

18” and a maximum depth of 24” in order to break up any compaction that has occurred as a result of the construction process. Once the soil is subsoiled, a 3”-4” layer of organic matter should be added and thoroughly mixed and aerated with a tiller, rotovator or disk to reduce compaction and mix the soil so that it will percolate better and allow for good, stable, root growth and water penetration. If new soil is to be added to the site, first subsoil the existing soil before adding sandy loam soil of not more than 10% organic content and less than 10% clay particles. Install a drainage sump under each tree as shown on the details to a depth of the poorly drained soil and into the native uncompacted soil or sand for drainage.

3.03 Plant Installation

A. Prepare planting hole to ANSI 300 standards.

B. Install tree sump per planting detail.

C. Remove excess soil from top of rootball, exposing root flare and upper most roots.

D. Place rootball in the hole and straighten plant, insuring the root flare and top root of the rootball is at least 2” above finished grade.

E. Balled and burlapped material:

1. Remove burlap and twine/rope from trunk and top of rootball.

2. Gently remove all non-biodegradable material from the rootball and plant.

3. Wire baskets: gently bend down or remove wire from top of rootball and where it is below finish grade.

F. Container material:

1. Make 3 to 6 vertical slices to the inside of the rootball adjacent to the trunk.

2. Make complete slices parallel to the sides of the rootball, 1” - 2” from the edge of the rootball and completely around the perimeter of the rootball.

3. Backfill 25% of the hole depth. Water and tamp in while maintaining the plant in a vertical position.

4. Backfill an additional 25% of the hole depth. Water and tamp in while maintaining the plant in a vertical position.

5. Backfill the rest of the hole to the top of the rootball and thoroughly water in, maintaining the plant in a vertical position.

6. Add 3” of the specified mulch from the perimeter of the rootball to the dripline, curb, bed demarcation line or as noted on the plans.

7. Any deviation from the above process or improper handling will not be considered as industry standards and will be cause for rejection of work.

8. Only plants with properly pruned root systems will be accepted.

9. Balled and burlapped trees must have their canopy properly hardened-off for acceptance.

10. Trees with center stakes will not be accepted.

3.04 Palms

A. Planting methods shall be prepared the same as for trees above.

B. All plastic or any non-biodegradable wrapping material shall be removed before planting.

C. Fronds shall be tied with biodegradable twine to the bud. Sabal palmettos shall have all fronds removed to the bud at the time of harvest (cigar cut).

D. No trees or palms shall be planted before completion of finish grading.

E. Tree and Palms shall be set plumb in a vertical position and held in this position until watered thoroughly to ensure removal of all air pockets.

F. Construct a soil berm or tree ring six-inches (6”) above finish grade, around and just outside the perimeter of the root-ball, forming a watering basin with a level bottom for each tree and palm planted.

3.05 Plant Installation

A. Plants shall be planted in beds prepared according to design specifications and at the same depth plants grew in the nursery. Upright growing plants shall be kept in a vertical position.

B. All planting holes shall be circular with vertical sides, except for bare-root round covers. Diameter of receiving holes for plants shall be three (3) times greater than the diameter of the root-ball.

C. Plants in containers shall be carefully removed from pots, cans, boxes, or other containers in a manner not to damage the plant.

D. After placing the plant in the center of the hole/pit, the planting soil specified herein shall be watered and firmly tamped to ensure the planting soil backfill mixture is surrounding the root ball. All tamping shall be such that no plants will settle below their original growing height and the finished grade specified.

E. All plants shall be thoroughly watered at the time of planting and kept adequately watered until time of Final Acceptance. No additional allowances will be made for plant losses due to lack of water.

F. The only pruning done at planting is to remove any damage and shall be done in accordance with ISA standards and with special attention to the natural form of the species. Trees with pruned terminal leaders will not be accepted.

G. During the course of planting, excess and waste materials shall be removed daily.

All precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to structures and plantings. Once work begins in a planting area, the area shall be fully policed for trash and debris and maintained in this state until Final Acceptance.

H. The first major emerge in root of the root ball shall be at finish grade and visible at inspection.

3.06 Mulching

A. Areas to be mulched shall be free of weeds.

B. An application of pre-emergence herbicide shall be made before adding mulch.

C. Apply a three inch (3”) layer of specified mulch evenly over all planting areas, within all bed demarcation lines, all tree ring areas, and all other areas indicated to receive mulch on the plans. The three (3”) layer of mulch shall be measured after settlement.

Mulch shall be applied within twenty-four (24) hours of planting.

D. Mulch shall be kept three to four inches (3”-4”) away from the trunk of trees and palms and in a circle as indicated on the plans and details. Do not allow the mulch to come in contact with the trunk.

3.07 Staking

A. Stake plant material in a vertical position, and as specified and detailed, to assure root stability.

B. Prevent plants from falling, leaning or being blown over. Re-straighten and replant all plants to maintain a vertical position. Replace all plants that are damaged due to improper staking at no additional cost to the LCPA.

C. All staking materials are to be removed when the plant material becomes established. The LCPA will notify the contractor when establishment occurs. The contractor will remove staking materials within 14 days after notification from the Project Manager.

3.08 Maintenance

A. Maintenance shall commence on the Notice-to-Proceed date and shall continue until

Completion of the landscape and irrigation installation. After Completion, the maintenance period shall commence.

B. All maintenance operations and schedules shall be consistent with Landscape Site Maintenance section. Plant and turf maintenance shall include watering, mowing, pruning, weeding, spraying, fertilizing, cultivating, mulching, repair of staking materials, replacement of dead or unhealthy plants, resetting plants to proper grade and vertical upright position, restoration of tree rings, litter removal and all other care required for to maintain Florida #1 quality and vigorous growth. Proper protection of lawn areas shall be provided and any damages resulting from planting or maintenance operations shall be repaired promptly by the Contractor at no additional cost to the LCPA.

C. During construction the Contractor shall be responsible for turfgrass maintenance within the limits of the project. Verify the limits on the plans. Sod shall be maintained at a height of three to four inches (3” - 4”). Contractor shall be responsible for keeping all weeds and grass at a height of three to four inches (3” - 4”) by trimming, edging, mechanical or chemical control.

D. The Contractor shall water all plant materials to ensure optimum growth. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring climate and plant moisture conditions, and adjusting watering rates. Plant health shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Plant moisture shall be maintained at optimum levels for plant growth.

E. The following water use guidelines have been established for Contractor bidding and shall be considered only as an estimate of water need. Depending on climate, soil, and plant conditions, the Contractor shall adjust his watering schedule and amount per application, to meet optimum plant growth conditions. The Contractor may install a temporary irrigation system, the Contractor is responsible for any necessary permitting, ascertaining the location of all utilities so that proper precautions may be taken not to disturb or damage any of these elements or improvements. The Contractor shall properly maintain and protect existing utilities and repair all items damaged by this work at no additional expense to the owner. When using a watering truck to apply water from travel lane, the Contractor shall provide an approved arrow board and traffic control plan in order to minimize the hazard of a slow-moving vehicle in the travel lane. The Contractor shall submit a watering schedule to the Project Manager for approval when watering by truck.

Watering must be done in a manner that will affect traffic the least.

Size of

Nursery Stock Irrigation Event

Schedule

< 2 inch caliper daily for 2 weeks; every other day for 2 months; weekly until established

2 - 4 inch caliper daily for 1 month; every other day for 3 months; weekly until established

> 4 inch caliper daily for 6 weeks; every other day for 5 months; weekly until established

Notes on Irrigation:

1. Omit daily irrigation when planting in winter.

2. Irrigation frequency can be reduced slightly (e.g. 2-3 times each week instead of every other day) when planting hardened-off, field-grown trees that were root-pruned during production.

3. Establishment takes 3-4 months per inch of of trunk caliper. Irrigate in drought.

4. During each irrigation event, apply 1-1.5 gallons of water per inch of caliper to the rootball.

5. Make two watering applications during each irrigation event, 8-12 hours apart, typically near dawn and dusk.

6. Apply water in a manner so that all water soaks into the rootball. Do not water if rootball is wet or saturated on the irrigation day.

7. Frequency and the number of applications will vary due to climate, soil, and plant conditions. Less water may be used during wet, cool periods, whereas more water may be used during hot, dry periods. Contractor shall adjust as needed for optimum plant health.

F. Damage resulting from erosion, gullies, washouts or other causes shall be repaired by the Contractor by filling with topsoil, tamping, grading, and re-stabilizing areas, at no additional cost to the LCPA.

G. When inspected landscape work does not comply with these requirements, replace rejected work within 7 calendar days or perform rejected maintenance activities as directed by the Project Manager, and continue specified maintenance until Final Completion.

3.09 Guarantee and Replacement

A. All work shall be guaranteed for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of

Completion for the landscape and irrigation installation. All plants shall be alive and exhibit satisfactory growth rates and Florida #1 or better quality throughout the guarantee period. If at any time during the maintenance period, substandard or dead trees and plants are identified by the LCPA, said materials shall be replaced by the Contractor within fourteen (14) calendar days of notification, at no cost to the LCPA.

B. Guarantee includes replacement of materials lost, damaged, or destroyed by any cause including Acts of God, until Completion. Upon Completion of the landscape and irrigation installation, the guarantee will exclude loss, damage, or destruction of materials caused by vandalism, vehicles, or acts of God. All vandalism and accidents must be reported immediately upon knowledge of such to the Owner.

C. Contractor shall notify the LCPA in writing thirty (30) calendar days prior to expiration of the one year guarantee period, and said period shall be continued until such time as written notification is received.

D. At the end of the guarantee period, the Contractor and the LCPA will make an inspection. All plants that are dead or fail to meet the grade requirements initially specified or are otherwise considered in unsatisfactory condition, as determined by the LCPA, shall be removed from the site and replaced within fourteen (14) calendar days, with approved plants meeting the original quality specifications.

E. All plant replacements shall be plants of the same species and quality specified in the Plant List. Replacement plants shall be the same size as remaining plants that were installed during the installation phase of the project. Establishment and normal growth rate will be taken into account. Approved replacements shall be furnished and planted as specified at no additional cost to the LCPA.

F. All replacement plants shall be guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of their acceptance. A written agreement is required to be submitted by the Contractor documenting the additional guarantee.

LANDSCAPE SITE MAINTENANCE

1.00 General

1.01 Scope

A. Landscape maintenance work consisting of providing all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and incidentals necessary to perform the following until Final Completion:

1. Landscape maintenance.

2. Irrigation maintenance (optional).

3. Landscape repair and replacement (to be billed upon LCPA approval, at unit price).

B. Work shall begin on the date of Completion of the Landscape Work section of this contract.

C. Work in this section shall include at a minimum quarterly inspection, or more frequently if deemed necessary by the landscaper to guarantee the quality and health of the installed landscaping. Inspections should include review of the installed landscaping, irrigation, fertilizing and weeding schedules.

Following the inspection Contractor shall furnish a written report to LCPA within one week with any required deviations to the care of the installed landscaping.

1.02 Protection

A. The Contractor shall submit a valid Commercial Restricted Pesticide License with the right-of-way category, and a Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. These licenses shall remain valid throughout the entire contract period. Chemicals should be used only when all other alternatives have been exhausted. Protect all plants, wildlife, paved surfaces, and buildings during maintenance procedures and chemical application. Use chemicals and equipment in accordance with the manufacture label and recommendations. Submit MSDS sheets and sample labels for all chemicals including fertilizers, for approval, before application. Report immediately to the LCPA’s representative any damage caused by the use of equipment or application of chemicals, then repair or replace all damage. Apply chemicals only after 24-hours’ notice to the LCPA representative. Apply chemicals at a time and in such a manner that vehicles, pedestrians, or the motoring public will not be in contact with or have any real or imagined harm done to them by application.

1.03 Quality of Operation

A. Provide the maintenance services in a professional manner. During all maintenance work hours, provide a qualified and competent English-speaking person onsite who is authorized to supervise the maintenance operations and to represent and act for the Contractor.

B. All vehicles and trailers shall have the contractor’s name and business telephone number clearly displayed during work hours.

C. Contractor shall have at least one (1) person on site at all times who have completed a National Safety Council Course on Work Zone Safety and is certified. The individual must be able to show proof of certification upon request. Certification shall be submitted to the LCPA Representative. Certification shall remain valid throughout the contract period.

D. Contractor’s personnel shall wear appropriate apparel including high visibility safety vests at all times.

E. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to maintain safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow through the designated work zone area. The Contractor shall adhere to the applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations. The Contractor shall maintain proper work zones in accordance with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation Manual on Traffic Control and

Safe Practices for Streets and Highway Construction and Utility Operations and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

1.04 Schedule

A. Provide to the LCPA’s representative a complete schedule that includes all work to be done such as pruning, watering, litter removal, herbicide and fertilizer applications, mulching, and soil samples. Contact the LCPA’s representative and confirm the monthly work schedule. Notify the LCPA Representative within 24 hours of schedule changes.

1.05 Reporting, Inspection and Checklist

A. The Contractor shall complete the Checklist provided by the LCPA Representative, upon each site visit. Checklists shall be completed accurately, thoroughly, signed and dated, and emailed to the LCPA Representative within twenty-four (24) hours of each site visit.

B. Inspections will be conducted at the request of the LCPA Representative and scheduled within two (2) working days of request.

2.01 Landscape Maintenance Materials, Water and Replacement Plants

A. General: Maintenance materials shall meet or exceed the original quality specified in the original contract documents for the project unless otherwise noted. Submittals of samples and labels are required before use.

B. Water: Use water free from elements toxic to plant or animal life. Obtain water from approved sources. Do not use LCPA retention ponds as water source unless approved by Project Manager.

C. Replacement Plants: Conform to the type, species, and grade standard of the original contract. Replacement plants shall be sized to match existing plants.

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