SR83_US331-PLANS-EXISTING_LANDSCAPE-AS_BUILTS.pdf

This file contains existing landscape and as-built plans for the SR 83 (US 331) Landscaping Improvements project in Walton County, Florida, a joint initiative between Walton County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The project encompasses sod replacement and irrigation installation along the SR 83 (US 331) scenic corridor median, extending from SR 30 (US 98) to north of Chat Holley Road, covering approximately 256,500 square feet. The scope of work includes site preparation with removal of existing sod, installation of Zoysia sod, and comprehensive irrigation system components 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 submissions due on November 17, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract 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 project timeline requires substantial completion within 60 days, with an additional 30 days allowed for punch list completion.

The total project cost is estimated at approximately $670,000, with payment structured as two progress payments upon substantial completion of Phase 1 (Coastal Centre Drive to Chat Holley Road) and Phase 2 (SR 30 to Coastal Centre Drive). Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain a full-time on-site superintendent, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. The project includes liquidated damages of $1,685 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract schedule. All contractors are responsible for obtaining necessary licenses, permits, and insurance. The procurement documentation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project emphasizes Florida-friendly landscaping principles and ecological sustainability as part of the Highway 331 gateway corridor beautification initiative.