Okaloosa County BOCC — December 18, 2012 — reading text

contractor shall attach a single strand of rope to the seaward sand fencing post as shown in the drawings to create a uniform barrier for the dune area. The rope connection shall be threaded through a hole drilled 3 inches from the top of the post and looped around the post. The rope Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 49 Packet Pg. 399  8.5.a.a shall be stapled or nailed on the landward side to inhibit tampering. The contractor shall allow for uniform sag of approximately 12 inches in the rope between sand fence sections. Where the sand fence terminates at an existing dune walkover, the rope shall be tied and secured to the walkover at an area and elevation to keep the rope elevation and length Attachment: Request for Bids (1264 : Approval of Bid - Dune Planting Projects (Okaloosa Island & Western Destin)) uniform. The rope shall be stapled or nailed to inhibit tampering or disconnection. Where the sand fence terminates at an existing pathway or beach access, the contractor shall install a post and rope system from the seaward toe of the dune to the landward toe of the dune. The contractor shall install the posts and rope in accordance with the drawings. The posts for the post and rope pathways shall be minimum 3- inch diameter wood posts, no less than 7 feet in length, comprised of treated southern yellow pine, spruce or other wood of equal life and strength as may be approved by the Engineer. The contractor shall maintain a minimum access width of 6 feet at all major pathways unless otherwise shown in the drawings or directed by the Engineer. The engineer reserves the right to modify or field-determine the number and location of beach accesses over the dune. The Engineer will attempt to address the preferences of property owners with respect to access location and size through field adjustments. 4.3 WARRANTY A. The contractor shall warrant the installed sand fence, posts and rope against deterioration and decay for 12 months following final acceptance. The contractor will not be responsible for warranting materials damaged during extreme storm events. PART 5 – SIGNAGE 5.1 SIGNAGE A. Materials – The signage shall be constructed of 80-gage aluminum or better, shall have minimum dimensions of 12 inches & x 12 inches, and shall have white reflective coating and black lettering capable of withstanding the harsh beach environment. The signs shall read “Please Keep Off – Dune Restoration in Progress” and “Dune Vegetation Protected – Florida Statue Ch. 161” in accordance with the drawings. The contractor may propose alternative signage materials for approval by the Engineer. The contractor must submit proper documentation for proposed materials and outline the advantages of such materials. Signage posts shall be minimum 3-inch diameter wood posts, no less than 8 feet in length, comprised of treated southern yellow pine, spruce, or other wood of equal life and strength as may be approved by the Engineer. The Contractor’s Work Plan shall include the proposed sign and post details (material type, size, text, etc.). B. Installation – The contractor shall install signage designating the newly vegetated dune areas in accordance with the construction drawings. The contractor shall install signage posts with a minimum 3-foot embedment into the existing grade. Embedment shall not exceed 4-feet and shall be uniform across the project area. Signage shall be installed at the seaward dune toe immediately landward of the sand fencing and atop the dune crest immediately adjacent to existing dune walkovers and Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 50 Packet Pg. 400  8.5.a.a foot pathways as depicted in the drawings. Signage installed near the seaward dune toe shall be attached to the seaward face of the timber post and face the offshore direction (south) to be viewed from the beach looking landward. Signage installed near the dune crest adjacent to walkways and foot paths shall be placed on both the seaward and Attachment: Request for Bids (1264 : Approval of Bid - Dune Planting Projects (Okaloosa Island & Western Destin)) landward side of the timber post and face both the offshore (south) and landward (north) directions. Signage shall be attached to the timber posts with stainless steel bolts and nuts or tamper-proof steel screws and plastic washers. The signs shall be placed at the general spacing depicted in the drawings and in close proximity to and in full view of the footpaths and dune walkovers. C. Warranty – The contractor shall warrant the installed signage against deterioration and decay for twelve months following final acceptance. The contractor will not be responsible for warranting materials damaged during extreme storm events. PART 6 – REPORTING 6.1 REPORTING A. The contractor shall prepare a daily progress report for submittal by fax or electronic mail to the Owner & Engineer. At least five (5) days prior to commencement of the work, the contractor shall submit a sample progress report to the Engineer for review and approval. The daily progress shall include, at a minimum: 1. Project Name 2. Contractor’s name & contact information 3. Date of report 4. Weather conditions 5. Work performed (alongshore limits of work referencing baseline stationing 6. Quantity of materials installed, staged, etc. 7. Problems/delays/issues 8. Instructions given/received 9. Deviations from the drawings and/or specifications 10. Certification statement by the contractor with the contractor’s signature verifying the reported information. PART 7 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 7.1 GENERAL Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 51 Packet Pg. 401  8.5.a.a A. The contractor shall conduct all work related activities in a manner so as to minimize or avoid disturbance to the existing beach and dune environment. The contractor shall comply with all marine nesting turtle, beach mice, and shorebird protection requirements as specified in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permit #0286575-001-JC, Attachment: Request for Bids (1264 : Approval of Bid - Dune Planting Projects (Okaloosa Island & Western Destin)) U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit #SAJ-2008-00895, and referenced documents. The contractor and subcontractors are responsible for becoming intimately familiar with the permitting requirements and referenced documents and their potential impact on the proposed work. The regulations, requirements, conditions of these regulatory authorizations are considered a part of the contract and shall be complied with by the contractor and subcontractors. The contractor is responsible for informing its personnel and all subcontractor(s) of the permit requirements and the measures needed to maintain compliance with these requirements. 7.2 FUELDING OPEATIONS A. The contractor will not be permitted to dispense fuel on the dune of sandy beach areas. The contractor shall take all responsibility precautions to prevent fuel spills or contamination of the ground with fuel. Should any fuel spills occur, the contractor shall immediately notify the Owner, Engineer, and any other required parties and immediately recover the contaminated ground and dispose of it offsite at an approved facility. 7.3 DAILY TURTLE NEST SURVEYS A. Beginning May 1, Okaloosa County shall conduct daily marine turtle nest surveys of the beach within work area prior to 9:00 a.m. (local time). The contractor will be required to coordinate with the designated turtle monitoring personnel prior to commencing any vehicular activity on the beach to determine the location of any tests detected. The turtle monitor shall clearly mark, with stakes and flagging indicating a 3-foot (minimum) buffer radius, any nest discovered. The contractor shall document and verify all daily communication with the turtle monitor in the daily report. If the contractor finds an unmarked nest, the contractor shall prohibit any work within 10 feet of the nest and notify the Owner, Engineer, and turtle monitor immediately. Nests that interfere with the contractor’s