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River Beach Drive Vehicular Beach Access Ramp Repairs Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

1 General: These Technical Specifications provide details of the proposed construction

(Work or Project) as shown on the Drawings titled “River Beach Drive Vehicular Beach Access Ramp – Post Hurricane Repairs for Volusia County, Florida” by Coastal Technology Corporation (ENGINEER) dated 6/9/2026. The Owner is Volusia County

(COUNTY).

The Work consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials as required for:

a) demolition and removal of:

i. the existing storm damaged vehicular beach access ramp and sidewalk,

ii. the existing PVC pipe in the footprint of the proposed ramp, and

iii. associated buried and exposed debris; and

b) construction of a replacement infrastructure – including:

i. a new concrete vehicular beach access ramp with a concrete walkway,

ii. a composite sheet pile bulkhead at the ramp toe,

iii. a composite sheet pile retaining wall along the north and south property boundaries,

iv. other ancillary site improvements as shown on the Drawings.

The Project Site is primarily located within the River Beach Drive Right-of-Way (“ROW” or “Property”) east of State Road A1A to the Atlantic Ocean beach in the City of Ormond Beach, Florida (City).

2 Permit Compliance: The COUNTY has obtained permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – included as attachments to these Specifications. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain all other permits as may be required for completion of the Work.

The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all notes and conditions indicated on:

a) the Drawings,

b) all permits associated with the work including:

(i) the Building Permit – to be obtained by the CONTRACTOR from the

COUNTY,

(ii) the FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permit obtained by the COUNTY,

(iii) the USACE permit obtained by the COUNTY,

(iv) the existing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permit (Number: TE811813-12;

see: Volusia County signed Take Permit), and the

c) Habitat Conservation Plan for the Protection of Sea Turtles (see: Volusia HCP

August 2022, ADA accessible).

If the CONTRACTOR violates any of these conditions and Work is stopped by the State of Florida or other public entity, then any additional costs incurred by the CONTRACTOR in association with stoppage of the work shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR and not charged to the COUNTY.

3 Pre-Construction Meeting: Prior to commencement of construction, the

CONTRACTOR shall meet on site with the ENGINEER to establish the construction https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/6127/urlt/TE811813-12SignedPermit2020-508.pdf https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/6127/urlt/Volusia_HCP_August_2022_complete-Accessible.pdf https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/6127/urlt/Volusia_HCP_August_2022_complete-Accessible.pdf

June9, 2026 access, staging areas, and pre-construction conditions of the site. Pre-construction conditions of adjacent structures shall be observed and photo documented by the ENGINEER, COUNTY, and CONTRACTOR. The ENGINEER shall check construction staking (by CONTRACTOR) at this meeting.

4 Staking: Prior to initiation of construction, staking of the proposed construction is to be performed by the CONTRACTOR by methods subject to acceptance by the ENGINEER. Upland survey control is reflected in the site survey drawing by Sliger & Associates, Inc. dated 12/19/2024. The CONTRACTOR shall stake the configuration of the proposed improvements including the bulkhead and retaining walls.

5 Inspection Notification: At least two (2) weeks prior to the start of construction, the

CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER and COUNTY of the expected dates for the start and completion of construction. The CONTRACTOR will notify the ENGINEER as to the time and date of the following events at least three (3) days prior to the event:

• Mobilization onto the site, including preparation of the CONTRACTOR’s access and staging areas.

• Demolition and removal of debris and damaged infrastructure.

• Bulkhead and sheet-pile wall construction:

o Delivery of sheet piles to site, o Installation of sheet piles, o Completion of forms for concrete plug, o Pour of concrete plug, o Chemical grouting, o Completion of forms and reinforcement placement for concrete cap, o Pour of concrete cap, o Removal of forms for cap, o Placement, compaction, and grading of wall backfill.

• Ramp, Curb, Gravity Wall, Concrete Walkway and Transition Area Construction:

o Excavation and compaction of subgrade, o Completion of forms and reinforcement placement, o Concrete pour, o Removal of forms.

• Installation of plantings.

• Ancillary Improvements o Installation of guardrail, o Installation of water line, o Relocation/placement of rip rap, o Pavement markings & signage, o Installation of proposed cleanout caps and piping connection to existing storm drain at ROW limits.

• Site restoration.

• Demobilization.

Failure to comply may be taken as cause for rejection of work completed.

6 Construction Access: The CONTRACTOR may obtain access to the site via River Beach Drive or otherwise via the beach as may be allowed by the permits and may be

June9, 2026 accepted by the ENGINEER at the pre-construction meeting. The CONTRACTOR may store materials and equipment within the Available Staging Area (on site within the River Beach Drive ROW east of South Atlantic Avenue) shown on Sheet C4.0 of the Drawings. The CONTRACTOR’s actual Staging Area is:

• to be identified by the CONTRACTOR at or prior to the pre-construction meeting, and

• subject to acceptance by the COUNTY and ENGINEER at the pre-construction meeting.

7 Public Safety: The CONTRACTOR shall provide a maintenance of traffic (MOT plan) plan for acceptance by the COUNTY and ENGINEER for the Work proposed within vehicular traffic areas. During performance of the Work, the CONTRACTOR shall close the construction area (east of South Atlantic Avenue) to public access via (a) a temporary chain link fence on the beach and near the western limits of the Staging Area, and (b) other measures as may be proposed by the CONTRACTOR and accepted by the COUNTY and ENGINEER at the Pre-Construction Meeting. Any additional closure of public access shall require written authorization by the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR will minimize the areas closed to the public.

The CONTRACTOR shall be solely and completely responsible for the safety of all persons and property during performance of the Work within the limits of construction and surrounding the CONTRACTOR’s operations. This requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to the CONTRACTOR’s working hours. The CONTRACTOR shall make all necessary provisions to ensure public safety. This may include the use of barricades, construction fencing, signs, warning signals, personnel, and other measures as warranted to prevent property damage and provide for public safety. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for meeting all OSHA requirements that might apply to this Work.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain barricades, warning signals, and other measures as warranted for public safety. If the CONTRACTOR is not able to keep and maintain the public at a safe distance from construction activity, or if the site activities are beyond the CONTRACTOR’s control or preclude safe construction practices, the CONTRACTOR is to (a) promptly notify the ENGINEER and COUNTY, and (b) request assistance in controlling public access to the active construction site.

8 Prevention, Control, and Abatement of Erosion and Water Pollution: The

CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services to provide erosion control measures on the Project site and in areas outside the Project site where Work is accomplished in conjunction with the Project so as to prevent pollution of water, detrimental effects to public or private property adjacent to the Project site and damage to work on the Project. Such measures shall comply with the State of Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Designer and Reviewer Manual revised July 2013. During rain events, stormwater (from adjacent properties) may enter the Project site. During construction, the CONTRACTOR shall install and maintain erosion control measures as necessary to (a) allow for such stormwater to drain from the adjacent properties, and (b) prevent this stormwater from eroding sand fill or violating state water quality standards.

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9 Avoidance of Protected Species and Benthic Resources: The CONTRACTOR shall avoid impacts to any state or federally designated threatened or endangered species including sea turtles, manatees, sawfish, and shorebirds during construction activities. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work so as to avoid adverse impacts to ocean waters and associated resources including beach and dune system, or other benthic resources. If any adverse water resource-related impact occurs as a result of construction activities, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the ENGINEER and COUNTY.

10 Impacts to Cultural and Historic Resources: If prehistoric or historic artifacts are encountered at any time within the Project site, all activities involving subsurface disturbance in the vicinity of the artifacts shall cease. The CONTRACTOR shall contact the COUNTY, the ENGINEER, and the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Compliance Review Section (DHR), at (850) 245-6333, as well as the appropriate permitting agency office. Project activities shall not resume without verbal or written authorization from the Division of Historical Resources. If unmarked human remains are encountered, all Work shall stop immediately and the proper authorities notified in accordance with Section 872.05, F.S.

11 Additional Specifications: Construction shall be consistent with Florida Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction FY 2026- 27” (FDOT Specifications) unless specified otherwise in these Technical Specifications or on the Drawings.

12 Concrete: All concrete shall be FDOT Class II (Bridge Deck) with Type II cement for Extremely Aggressive Environments, with a minimum 28-day compressive strength (fC’) of 4,500 psi. Concrete shall have a maximum water/cement ratio of 0.44 lbs/lbs, a minimum total cement content of 600 lbs/cubic yard of concrete, a maximum chloride content of 0.40 lbs/cubic yard of concrete, and a maximum target slump of 3 inches or 7 inches for increased slump concrete in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 346-3.1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide and place visqueen against the grade prior to a concrete pour against grade. The CONTRACTOR shall employ a vibrator as necessary to ensure filling of the forms with concrete – subject to acceptance by the ENGINEER.

The CONTRACTOR shall submit a concrete mix design for acceptance by ENGINEER.

Concrete materials, placement, finishing, and curing must confirm to requirements of Sections 346 of FDOT Specifications. The CONTRACTOR shall employ a vibrator as necessary to ensure filling of the forms with concrete – as accepted by the ENGINEER.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide concrete cylinder tests for each concrete pour - as required by Section 346 of FDOT Specs and as accepted by the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall provide one set of four cylinders for each 50 cubic yards, or fraction thereof, for each day’s placement of each mix design. Samples shall be in accordance with ASTM C172, processing and curing in accordance with ASTM C31, and testing in accordance with ASTM C39. One cylinder shall be tested at three days or seven days, as required by job conditions, and two cylinders shall be tested for one https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/specifications/by-year/fy-2026-27/ebook/fy-2026-27-ebook-compressed.pdf?sfvrsn=be872b87_2

June9, 2026 valid test at 28 days. The fourth cylinder is to be cured and held for testing at 42-days, if 28-day test indicates deficient results, or as a spare in case of cylinder damage.

13 Reinforcement: GFRP reinforcement shall be MST-BAR Grade III Rebar or near equivalent as accepted by the ENGINEER and COUNTY, and have a minimum cover of 3" as shown on the Drawings. All reinforcing of the proposed gravity wall shall be steel consistent with FDOT Specifications and Index 400. All reinforcing shall be placed according to ACI and Florida Building Codes. No laps in reinforcing shall be allowed in pre-cast or pre-stressed members.

14 Vibratory Monitoring: The CONTRACTOR shall provide vibratory monitoring throughout the duration of construction using GeoSonics, Inc. or a new equivalent company as accepted by the ENGINEER. Vibratory monitoring shall measure peak particle velocity, frequency, and air overpressure produced by vibration sources produced by construction activities. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the COUNTY and ENGINEER a weekly summary report prepared by GeoSonics, Inc. The ENGINEER, COUNTY, and CONTRACTOR will receive a text message or email alert notification if vibration levels of 0.5 inches per second are exceeded (identified in FDOT Specification Section 108).

15 Payment: The COUNTY shall make payment to the CONTRACTOR for all materials, labor, and equipment according to the unit prices and lump sum prices indicated on the Bid Schedule. The CONTRACTOR shall submit copies of yard tickets and weight tickets for all materials with Payment Request for unit price-based bid items. The COUNTY shall make final payment for the Work upon completion of the Work by the CONTRACTOR and acceptance of the Work by the ENGINEER and the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials, labor and equipment needed to perform the Work required by these Specifications and the Drawings for each Bid Item (as described below), with no additional cost to be incurred by the COUNTY.

16 Bid Items: The following describes Bid Items for the work:

16.1 Mobilization/Demobilization: Mobilization/demobilization consists of the preparatory Work, operations, labor and equipment required to begin the Work and subsequently complete the Work, including, but not limited to, those operations necessary for (a) the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, and incidentals to and from the Project site, and (b) the establishment of safety equipment and first aid supplies, sanitary and other facilities as required by these specifications, and state and local laws and regulations. CONTRACTOR shall preserve existing improvements within the River Beach Drive ROW. Any damaged asphalt or other existing improvements shall be replaced under Bid Item 17. All costs connected with the one (1) time mobilization and demobilization of all the CONTRACTOR’S employees and equipment for the work are to be included in the lump sum indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 1.

The CONTRACTOR is to (a) determine if underground or overhead utilities exist at all Work locations, and (b) propose adjustments to Work locations as needed to

June9, 2026 avoid any damage to existing utilities. The CONTRACTOR must contact Sunshine Utilities (1-800-432-4770) prior to the commencement of construction.

All other costs associated with performance of the work (including vibratory monitoring, erosion and sediment control, maintenance of traffic, additional signage) and not addressed in other bid items – shall be included in the CONTRACTOR’s proposal for Bid Item 1. The CONTRACTOR shall be eligible for payment for up to 60% of mobilization/demobilization after the installation of one sheet pile as accepted by the ENGINEER and COUNTY. The balance of payment for Bid Item 1 shall be eligible for payment after acceptance of the Work by the ENGINEER and the COUNTY.

16.2 Demolition: In general, as shown on the Drawings, Bid Item 2 entails removal and disposal of the existing storm damaged vehicular beach access ramp, sidewalk, portion of concrete wall remains, and associated buried and exposed debris (except beach-compatible sand). There is an existing 6” PVC pipe beneath the existing ramp as shown on Sheet C3.0 of the Drawings. The CONTRACTOR shall remove and cap the pipe just outside of the north and south ROW boundaries. At the northern property boundary, the pipe shall be capped at the property line on the south side of the existing storm manhole. At the southern property boundary, contractor shall install: a 6” PVC cleanout at proposed grade on the south side of the proposed bulkhead, with vertical 6-inch PVC piping, PVC 90 degree bend and connection to the existing 6” PVC pipe cut. All PVC pipe materials and installation shall be in accordance with Volusia County Utility Engineering Standard Specifications, current edition.

The CONTRACTOR shall separate the debris from the beach-compatible sand through: (a) achieve grades shown on the Drawings, or (b) to restore natural grades on the beach - per Section 16.3 of these Specifications). All non-beach compatible removed materials and debris shall be disposed of by the CONTRACTOR in accordance with FDOT Specifications Section 110. All costs connected with removal and disposal of existing damaged infrastructure are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 2.

16.3 Excavation, Grading, and Compaction: The lump sum bid price for this item shall include, but not be limited to the required manpower, equipment, materials, and other items necessary, including any possible dewatering techniques, permitting for dewatering, and all applicable safety measures, for excavation, grading and compaction as indicated on the Drawings, technical reports, and specifications.

Items to be included in the cost of this bid item include, but are not limited to:

(i) excavation of overburden material required to construct the ramp;

(ii) grading and other earthwork activities required to achieve design pavement grades, running slopes and cross slopes;

(iii) design elevations, cross slopes and running slopes for all sidewalk, and other fine and finish grading around structures that is required to finish the Project as shown on the Drawings.

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The CONTRACTOR shall place and grade sand fill to meet the lines and grades shown on the Drawings unless as may otherwise be accepted by the ENGINEER.

Unless otherwise accepted by the ENGINEER, finished grades must be within a vertical tolerance of 0.1 foot above or below the proposed finished grade elevation shown on the Drawings.

Upon completion of all filling operations, the site shall be graded and dressed so as to eliminate any pockets, ridges, and depressions in the finished grades. The CONTRACTOR shall place the fill in one foot lifts compacted to 95% density (per Section 120 of FDOT Specifications) subject to acceptance by the ENGINEER. This item shall also include all professional geotechnical proctor testing and compaction testing as required by Section 120 of FDOT Specifications and recommended in the geotechnical report including one location every 250 ft2 of pavement area. Compaction tests will be required per each lift of placed fill or backfill, under all structures as indicated on the Drawings.

All costs connected with excavation, grading, and compaction are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 3.

16.4 Sheet-Pile Bulkhead: The CONTRACTOR shall construct the composite sheet-pile bulkhead at the toe of the ramp as shown on the Drawings. Attached is a “Report of Geotechnical Data” by Bechtol Engineering and Testing, Inc. dated March 18, 2025, which indicates sub-surface conditions. All costs for providing and installing the bulkhead – including sheet-piles, concrete cap, cap reinforcement, and testing, as shown on the Drawings are to be included in the per linear foot price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 4.

16.5 Sheet-Pile Retaining Wall: The CONTRACTOR shall construct the composite sheet-pile retaining walls as shown on the Drawings. All costs for providing and installing the retaining wall – including sheet-piles, concrete cap, cap reinforcement, and testing, as shown on the Drawings are to be included in the per linear foot price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 5.

16.6 Concrete Plug & Chemical Grout: The horizontal gap between the proposed sheet-pile bulkhead and the existing adjacent wall to the north shall be sealed by a concrete plug and chemical grout as shown on the Drawings and specified on Sheet C1.1. The plug proposed at the toe of the ramp shall be extended to elevation -9.1’ NAVD, as feasible and accepted by the ENGINEER, by use of a single-component urethane saturation grout (chemical grout). Chemical Grout shall be a single component, moisture activated, hydrophobic, extra-low viscosity, polyeurethane soil grout – such as AP SOIL 600 manufactured by Alchatek or near equivalent subject to acceptance by the ENGINEER. The chemical grout shall be installed at a rate of 1 gallon per vertical foot rate in an 18” grid pattern to ensure no void formation. The area between the proposed return wall and existing adjacent wall to the north landward of the proposed plug shall be filled with flowable fill or concrete as proposed by the CONTRACTOR and accepted by the COUNTY and

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ENGINEER. All costs connected with the concrete plug are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 6.

16.7 Rock Rip Rap Revetment: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to remove, store, and relocated the existing coquina rock to construct a rock rip rap revetment as shown on the drawings. The revetment shall be placed on filter fabric. Filter Fabric: The filter fabric shall be Mirafi FW404 (distributed by TenCate Geosynthetics) or near equivalent with comparable or better Mechanical Properties and classified as FDOT Specification 514 Type D-1 Geotextile Fabric – as approved by the ENGINEER.

The seams of the filter fabric shall be sewn with thread of a material meeting the chemical requirements of the filter fabric or shall be bonded by cementing or by heat. The sheet of filter fabric shall be attached at the factory or another approved location to form continuous sheets. The edges of the filter fabric shall be finished to prevent the deterioration of the outer filter fabric. Storage and handling of filter fabric is required to be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;

filter fabric shall be protected from direct sunlight, ultraviolet rays excessive temperatures, mud, dirt, dust, and debris.

Filter fabric shall be placed against grade as shown on the Drawings. At the time of installation, filter fabric shall be rejected if it has defects, rips, holes, flaws, deterioration or damage incurred during manufacture, transportation or storage.

The grade to receive filter fabric shall be prepared by the CONTRACTOR to remove any existing obstructions or debris protruding greater than 1 inch above grade, excluding any existing native vegetation. The fabric shall be placed smooth and free of tension, stress, folds, wrinkles or creases. The fabric shall be protected at all times during construction from contamination and replaced with uncontaminated fabric. Any damage to the fabric during its installation or during placement of armor stone shall be replaced by the CONTRACTOR at no cost to the COUNTY. The filter fabric shall be protected from damage due to the placement of rock by limiting the height of drop of armor stone or by use of other placement techniques. Before placement of rock, the CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate that the placement technique will not damage the filter fabric. Filter fabric shall be placed such that the placement of the overlaying rocks do not excessively stretch the filter fabric, tear the filter fabric, or pull the overlap or seam apart. Filter fabric shall be overlapped a minimum of four feet (4’) at the ends. All costs connected with providing and installing the filter fabric shall be included in the lump sum price indicated on the COTNRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 7.

Armor stone. Armor stone shall be placed such that each armor stone is bearing against adjacent armor stone at a minimum of three (3) points. Each armor stone shall be individually placed by clamshell bucket, stone grab, or by some other method approved by the ENGINEER. The stones shall be placed in such a manner that they will be properly interlocked with the underlying or adjacent stones to resist displacement by wave action and form a uniform and compact section. Each stone shall be firmly set and well supported by underlying and adjacent stone.

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16.8 Reinforced Concrete Ramp: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to construct the new Reinforced Concrete Ramp per FDOT Specifications Section 346 except as may be otherwise (a) shown on the Drawings, and/or (b) identified in these Specifications. The subgrade shall consist of a minimum of 12 inches of compacted native soil mixed with a quantity of suitable stabilization material sufficient to achieve a minimum Limerock Bearing Ratio of 30% (LBR 30). Stabilized subgrade shall be compacted to a minimum of 95% maximum density as determined by ASTM D-1557 (Modified Proctor Test). The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the required density and compaction of the subgrade until the pavement is placed. The CONTRACTOR shall install concrete pavement joints consistent with Section 350 of FDOT Specifications as shown on the Drawings. The reinforced ramp shall also include the filter fabric and gravel stone (#57 stone) as shown on the Drawings. All costs connected with the reinforced concrete ramp are to be included in the per square yard price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 8.

16.9 Unreinforced Concrete Ramp: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all testing, materials, labor and equipment to install the Unreinforced Concrete Ramp as shown on the Drawings. Provisions cited above for the Reinforced Concrete Ramp are applicable to the section of Unreinforced Concrete Ramp excluding the filter fabric, reinforcement, and gravel stone. All costs connected with the Unreinforced Concrete Ramp are to be included in the per square yard price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 9.

16.10 FDOT Type “D” Curb: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to install FDOT Type “D” Curb as shown on the Drawings and as consistent with FDOT Specification Section 520. The FDOT Type “D” Curb shall be a monolithic pour with the ramp and sidewalk or a separate pour with the sidewalk to include a 1.5”x3.5”x5’ shear key every 5 ft on center. All costs connected with the concrete curb are to be included in the per linear foot prices indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 10.

16.11 Concrete Walkway and Transition Area: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials, labor and equipment to install 6” thick sidewalk as shown on the drawings and as consistent with FDOT Specification Section 522. The sidewalk shall be a monolithic pour with the ramp and curb or a separate pour with a 1.5”x3.5”x5’ shear key every 5 ft on center. All costs connected with the concrete sidewalk are to be included in the per square yard price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 11.

16.12 Gravity Wall: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to construct the Gravity Wall per FDOT Standard Plans Index 400-011 and associated FDOT Specifications as identified on the Drawings. All costs connected with the gravity wall are to be included in the per linear foot price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 12.

16.13 Guardrail: Under Bid Item 12, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish and construct an

Aluminum Guardrail consistent with FDOT Standard Plans Index 515-070 and

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Specification Section 515, Type 1 infill, maintaining the 4” sphere requirement from grade to a minimum of 42” above grade. The CONTRACTOR shall fasten the guardrail to the top of the gravity wall in accordance with Standard Plans Index 400- 011 and 515-070. The pay quantity for Guardrail under Bid Item 12 will be per linear foot of guardrail, measured along the centerline of the guardrail and concrete cap, actually constructed and accepted by the COUNTY and ENGINEER. Prior to fabrication, the CONTRACTOR shall provide shop drawings for acceptance by the ENGINEER. Payment shall be full compensation for all work and materials specified in construction of metal guardrail, including posts, fasteners, and any required bending of the guardrail panels, and any other materials or work incidental to the construction of the guardrail. Guardrail shall be 6061T grade aluminum and be consistent with FDOT Standard Plans Index 515. All costs connected with the guardrail are to be included in the linear foot price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 13.

16.14 Shower & Water Line: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to construct the shower 10 feet seaward of the proposed south return wall and install a new water line from the existing water meter as identified on the Drawings. The new 1” PVC or HDPE water line shall include (a) a 2” PVC or HDPE conduit installed by the CONTRACTOR on the concrete cap using stainless steel hangers as shown on the C6.0 and a (b) shutoff valve located near the seaward limits of the ramp in a location proposed by the CONTRACTOR and accepted by the ENGINEER and COUNTY. The 1” water service line, 2” conduit, and shower shall be constructed in accordance with materials and installation requirements included in Volusia County Utility Department standard Utility Specifications and Utility Standards, current edition. All costs connected with the water line and shower are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 14.

16.15 Pavement Markings and Signage: Following the construction of the concrete ramp, the CONTRACTOR shall apply new FDOT Durable Paint pavement markings in accordance with the FDOT Specification 710 Painted Pavement Markings, and 971 Marking Materials, and as shown on the Drawings. The CONTRACTOR shall provide and install a single column ground signs per FDOT INDEX 700-010.

The CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER prior to placement of the materials and submit shop drawings to the ENGINEER and COUNTY for acceptance.

The CONTRACTOR shall not allow traffic onto or permit vehicles to cross newly applied pavement markings until they are sufficiently dry. The CONTRACTOR shall remove and replace any portion of the pavement markings damaged by passing traffic or from any other cause at no additional cost to the COUNTY. Pavement markings are subject to a 180 day observation period under normal traffic. The observation period shall begin with the satisfactory completion and acceptance of the work. Pavement markings shall show no signs of failure due to blistering, excessive cracking, chipping, discoloration, poor adhesion to the pavement, loss of retroreflectivity, or vehicular damage. The COUNTY reserves the right to check the retroreflectivity any time prior to the end of the observation period. The

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CONTRACTOR shall replace any pavement markings that do not perform satisfactorily under traffic during the 180 day observation period at no additional cost to the COUNTY. All costs connected with the pavement markings and signage are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 15.

16.16 Planting: The CONTRACTOR shall provide and install native plantings in the Native Planting Area depicted on the Drawings and as described below. The Native Planting Area shall be comprised of sea oats (Uniola paniculata) spaced 18 inches on center. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for confirming the number of plantings needed prior to ordering and delivery to the Project site.

The liners shall be no less than 12” tall from the top of the root ball to the tip of the longest leave. Plants not meeting the minimum size requirement will be rejected.

The root ball for both grasses species shall be no less than 1” x 1” x 2.5” depth. The plants shall have a fully developed root ball, with white or light beige roots. Brown, black or rotting root balls shall be rejected. Liners shall be multi-stemmed plants (at least 2 stems). The plant material in each liner constitutes one dune grass plant, regardless of the number of viable stems in the liner.

All plants delivered and stored at the Project site shall be protected against desiccation, thermal stress, disease and physical damage. Plants deemed to have been improperly handled, packed, transported, and/or stored may be rejected by the ENGINEER and will be replaced by the CONTRACTOR at no additional costs to the COUNTY.

The plants shall be installed at the spacings specified in the Drawings. The holes dug shall be no less than 6” deep. In each hole, for each planting unit, a minimum of 8 oz. of pre-hydrated gel shall be added prior to plant installation so that the root ball, not the stems, is in contact with the gel. A pre-hydrating water gel, such as stockosorb, or equivalent, shall be used for all planting units per gel manufacturer specifications. Once the gel and plant are installed, the distance from the top of the root ball to the sand surface shall be no less than 1” and no more than 4”.

For each liner, slow-release fertilizer shall be added to the gel prior to installation.

A minimum of 2 grams of slow-release fertilizer shall be included with each plant.

The slow-release (90-day) pelletized Osmocote, or approved equivalent fertilizer, shall have an N.P.K. ratio of 18.6.12 with trace elements. At the end of each workday, all debris, trays, buckets, etc. must be removed from and around the planting areas.

The CONTRACTOR will be allowed to water-in (initially irrigate) all newly installed plantings according to a CONTRACTOR prepared and COUNTY approved irrigation schedule. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all aspects of the initial irrigation including compliance with all environmental permitting regulations, requirements and conditions as related to plant installation, irrigation and maintenance activities. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for the provision of all irrigation water required under this bid. Freshwater (potable only) shall be

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Planting units that do not survive for a minimum of 30 days after installation will be rejected and shall be replaced by the CONTRACTOR within 5 days of notification by the ENGINEER. The replacement plantings will be considered eligible for payment only after they have survived a minimum of 30 days from installation. This survival criterion may be waived, at the discretion of the ENGINEER, in areas where it can be documented that plant survival has been adversely affected by wind erosion or overwash. Approximately 180 days following completion of the installation, a minimum survival rate of 80% of all plantings installed shall be met. The CONTRACTOR shall replant non-conforming plantings with viable (and within specifications) plantings of the same type in all areas considered to be deficient according to the planting success criteria. The replanting of planting units will be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and will be completed at no additional cost to the COUNTY. All original warranty and survival provisions and requirements shall apply to replanted units.

All costs connected with the installation of native sea oat plantings are to be included in the unit price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 16. Quantities for final payment will be (a) based upon the nursery yard tickets to be provided by the CONTRACTOR, and (b) subject to acceptance by the

ENGINEER.

16.17 As-Built Survey: CONTRACTOR shall provide a final “as-built” Drawings certified by a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Florida in AutoCAD and PDF format. The “as-built” Drawings shall include the tip elevation of each pile, field measurements after construction, of actual as-constructed features and their surroundings, locations, and dimensions, and elevations with information noted on copies of the contract Drawings. All costs connected with the as-built survey are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 17.

16.18 Site Restoration: The CONTRACTOR shall restore the site to a pre-construction condition or better, including asphalt within the River Beach Drive ROW – subject to acceptance by the COUNTY and Engineer. The CONTRACTOR shall also restore all pavement, sidewalks, landscaping, and other structures and areas disturbed by the CONTRACTOR as a result of construction activities. All costs connected with the site restoration are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 18.

16.19 Bond: The CONTRACTOR shall provide bond(s) as required by the COUNTY. All costs connected to obtainment of a performance bond for the work are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 19.

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16.20 Flood Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall provide Flood Insurance as required by the COUNTY. All costs connected to obtainment of Flood insurance for the work are to be included in the lump sum price indicated on the CONTRACTOR’s bid proposal for Bid Item 20.