Contract_Plans.pdf

This is a Contract Plans document for the SR 83 (US 331) Landscaping Improvements project, a joint collaboration between Walton County, Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). 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, removal of existing sod and site preparation, irrigation system components and installation, mobilization, and maintenance of traffic. 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 (Coastal Centre Drive to Chat Holley Road) and Phase 2 (SR 30 to Coastal Centre Drive). The contract duration is 60 days for substantial completion, with an additional 30 days for punch list completion.

The total project cost is estimated at approximately $670,000, with payment structured in two progress payments upon substantial completion of each phase. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain a full-time on-site superintendent, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Technical requirements include the use of Rain Bird pressure compensating emitters and PVC piping with 100% coverage of planted and sod areas. The project emphasizes Florida-friendly landscaping principles and ecological sustainability. Liquidated damages are set at $1,685 per calendar day for project delays. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and insurance. The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises.