Attachment_D-2024-04-24_Contamination_Certification_-_Signed.pdf

This is a Contamination Impact Certification document prepared by Citrus County, Florida's Engineering Operations Supervisor for the Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) Road Resurfacing Project on S. Apopka Avenue (Financial Project No. 449062-1-54-01). The certification confirms that no potential for contamination was identified during the contamination impact evaluation performed in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation's Project Development and Environment Manual, Part II Chapter 20. The project involves resurfacing approximately 3.6 miles of S. Apopka Avenue from US 41 to E. Anna Jo Drive, divided into two segments with distinct specifications requiring milling and placement of FC-12.5 asphalt with PG 76-22 polymer-modified binder. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, written questions are due by March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and sealed bids are due March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM with public opening at 2:15 PM via Microsoft Teams. Board approval is anticipated for June 22, 2026, with Substantial Completion required within 90 calendar days and Final Completion within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

The project is funded entirely through a Florida Department of Transportation SCOP grant with the County budgeting approximately $1,630,270. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,685 per day for delays beyond the Final Completion date. Bidders must be prequalified by FDOT in Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses, and either the prime contractor or a direct subcontractor must hold FDOT prequalification in Pavement Marking. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$5,000,000 general aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers Compensation with Employer's Liability limits of $100,000 per accident/$500,000 disease policy limit/$100,000 disease per employee. A five percent bid security and Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid amount are required for bids exceeding $100,000. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit price basis with all asphalt paid at the contract unit price per ton regardless of actual depth or quantities. A one-year warranty on all materials, equipment, and workmanship is required, effective from the date of final completion.