TRENCH_SAFETY_COMPLIANCE.docx

This is a Trench Safety Compliance sworn statement form required by the Board of County Commissioners of Walton County, Florida for the Mack Bayou Road Pedestrian Improvements Phase I project. The document mandates that bidders submit a notarized sworn statement certifying compliance with applicable trench safety standards, whether established under Florida Statute or OSHA standards, prior to bid submission. The statement requires the bidder's authorized officer to identify the specific trench safety standard that will govern the project, detail the appropriated budget per linear foot of trench excavation exceeding 5 feet in depth, and specify the budget allocated per square foot for shoring safety requirements. Bidders must describe the specific procedures and systems they will implement to achieve compliance. The statement must be executed before a notary public and accompanied by evidence that the bidder has reviewed all available geotechnical information and conducted necessary investigations and tests to adequately design the required trench safety systems.

The sworn statement requires bidders to acknowledge their indemnification obligation to hold harmless Walton County and the project engineer from any claims arising from failure to comply with applicable trench safety standards. This compliance document is a mandatory submission requirement for the Mack Bayou Road project, which involves approximately 10,845 linear feet of multi-use path construction and roadway improvements in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, with a contract timeline of 180 days to substantial completion plus 30 additional days for punch list items. The project is partially funded through a State Funded Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, and bid responses were due February 25, 2025, at 3:00 pm.