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 encompasses sod replacement and irrigation installation along the scenic corridor median from SR 30 (US 98) to north of Chat Holley Road, covering approximately 256,500 square feet. The scope includes Zoysia sod installation, irrigation system components and installation, site preparation, removal of existing sod, maintenance of traffic, and mobilization. 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 contract is structured as a lump sum bid with six line items and is divided into two phases: Phase 1 from Coastal Centre Drive to Chat Holley Road and Phase 2 from SR 30 to Coastal Centre Drive. The contract duration is 60 days for substantial completion with an additional 30 days for punch list completion, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,685 per calendar day for project delays.

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, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Technical specifications include Rain Bird pressure compensating emitters, PVC piping, and 100% coverage of planted and sod areas. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and insurance. The file does not indicate explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project emphasizes ecological sustainability and Florida-friendly landscaping principles as part of the Highway 331 gateway corridor beautification initiative.