Landscape_note_re-_watering_sysem_yes_or_no.pdf

This is a landscape and watering system decision memorandum from Malcolm Jones related to the Virgil Darnell Hawkins Community Center project, a Phase-2 construction initiative of the Okahumpka Historic Rosenwald School Restoration Project in Lake County, Florida, managed by the Okahumpka Community Club, Inc. The document addresses a critical design decision regarding whether to include a watering system as part of the final landscaping scope of work for the single-story Concrete Masonry Unit community center facility. The project encompasses 17 detailed bid line items covering construction elements from doors and windows to electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, and site work, with final landscaping completion required. The proposal deadline for competitive sealed bids is August 12, 2025, with questions directed to okahumpkacommunityclubinc@gmail.com.

The memorandum serves as a determination document for whether contractors should factor watering system installation and materials into their bid submissions for the landscaping scope. This decision impacts cost estimation for qualified, licensed, and insured contractors responsible for securing Lake County building permits and executing site preparation through final landscaping. Project funding derives from grants provided by the Florida Department of State's Historic Resources division and a Lake County Community Development Block Grant, with contractors required to comply with these agencies' policies, reporting procedures, payment schedules, and documentation requirements. James Hardie Building Products is providing a materials donation for exterior and interior construction, requiring contractors to budget only labor costs for those specified items. The clarification regarding the watering system is essential for accurate bid preparation and ensures alignment with project funding constraints and preservation objectives.