SR83_US331-PLANS-EXISTING_LANDSCAPE-AS_BUILTS.pdf

This is a landscape plans and existing conditions document related to the SR 83 (US 331) Landscaping Improvements project in Walton County, Florida, a joint collaboration between Walton County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The project consists of sod replacement and irrigation installation along the SR 83 (US 331) scenic corridor median spanning from SR 30 (US 98) to north of Chat Holley Road, encompassing approximately 256,500 square feet. The scope includes removal of existing sod, site preparation, Zoysia sod installation, and irrigation system expansion utilizing 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 responses due on November 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract duration is 60 days to substantial completion with an additional 30 days for punch list completion. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 (Coastal Centre Drive to Chat Holley Road) and Phase 2 (SR 30 to Coastal Centre Drive), with payment structured as two progress payments upon substantial completion of each phase.

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. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain a full-time on-site superintendent, 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 and requires all contractors to obtain necessary licenses, permits, and insurance prior to commencing work.