331_Landscaping_ITB_25-26_JPA_Agreement_with_FDOT.pdf

This is a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) document between Walton County, Florida, and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the SR 83 (US 331) Landscaping Improvements project. The project involves comprehensive landscaping work along the scenic corridor median from SR 30 (US 98) to north of Chat Holley Road, encompassing approximately 256,500 square feet of sod replacement and irrigation installation. The scope of work includes site preparation, removal of existing sod, Zoysia sod installation, and irrigation system expansion with specific technical requirements such as Rain Bird pressure compensating emitters and PVC piping. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid responses due on November 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 extending from Coastal Centre Drive to Chat Holley Road and Phase 2 from SR 30 to Coastal Centre Drive. The contract duration is 60 days to substantial completion, with an additional 30 days allocated for punch list completion.

The contract is structured as a lump sum bid with six line items: mobilization, maintenance of traffic, removal of existing sod and site preparation, Zoysia sod installation, irrigation system components and installation, and a 10% owner's contingency. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $670,000, with payment structured in two progress payments upon substantial completion of each phase. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds, maintain a full-time on-site superintendent, obtain all necessary licenses and permits, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Liquidated damages are set at $1,685 per calendar day for project delays. The project emphasizes ecological sustainability and Florida-friendly landscaping principles and includes a focus on beautifying the Highway 331 gateway corridor. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation.