Contract_Plans.pdf

This Contract Plans document pertains to the SR 83 (US 331) Landscaping Improvements project jointly administered by Walton County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The project involves comprehensive 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 work includes removal of existing sod, site preparation, Zoysia sod installation, and installation of a new irrigation system with 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 submissions due on November 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 extends from Coastal Centre Drive to Chat Holley Road, and Phase 2 extends from SR 30 to Coastal Centre Drive. The contract term is 60 days for substantial completion with an additional 30 days allocated for punch list completion.

The project 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 as two progress payments upon substantial completion of each phase. Contractors must 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 assessed at $1,685 per calendar day for project delays. The project emphasizes ecological sustainability and Florida-friendly landscaping principles to beautify the Highway 331 gateway corridor.