Okaloosa County BOCC — December 18, 2012 — reading text

uncompleted work, shall be left in place and the contractor shall be relieved of installation any materials within 10 feet of the nest site. 7.4 IRRIGATION/FERTILIZER A. The contractor is not permitted to irrigate or fertilize within 10 feet or upslope of any marked nest. 7.5 LIGHTING A. Lighting of the beach and/or work area is prohibited. 7.6 BEACH DRIVING A. The contractor is specifically advised that vehicle driving or parking on the beach is prohibited, expecting lightweight all-terrain vehicles with ground Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 52 Packet Pg. 402  8.5.a.a pressure of 10 psi or less. The contractor shall obtain beach driving permits from the Owner for each vehicle used on the beach. Permits shall remain with each vehicle and be displayed in the driver’s side windshield. Vehicle access shall only be through access points designated on the Construction Drawings. The Contractor is advised the proposed work Attachment: Request for Bids (1264 : Approval of Bid - Dune Planting Projects (Okaloosa Island & Western Destin)) area is soft sand, and only appropriate vehicles shall be utilized in support of the work. The contractor will be responsible for filling or leveling any alteration of the beach topography (e.g., tire ruts, vehicle tracks, etc.) resulting from vehicular activity. The contractor will not be permitted to store any equipment or materials on the beach. The contractor shall store all equipment and materials not installed/used during the workday in the staging areas show on the drawings. PART 8 – MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT 8.1 A. PAYMENT – Payment shall be in accordance with the unit prices specified for the work and shall be based on the total number of installed and accepted units as described below and within these specifications and the contract documents. The contractor may submit partial payment requests upon completing the approximate 1,500 to 2,000-feet acceptance sections shown in the Construction Drawings. 1. Dune Vegetation – Payment for the number of planting units installed and accepted. 2. Sand Fencing – Payment for the lineal feet of sand fencing installed and accepted. Sand fencing units will also include the rope placed along the seaward boundary of the fence. 3. Signage – Payment for the number of signs and sign post installed and accepted. 4. Post & Rope Access Enhancements – Payment for the lineal feet of post and rope installed and accepted. 5. Additional payment for items in excess of that indicated on the Drawings and requested by the Owner will be calculated at unit prices stated in the contract. 6. Unit prices are to include labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for the installation of all work components as listed herein and on the Drawings. 7. No payment will be made for rejected items, items that do not comply with applicable sections of these specifications, and those items that are defective or damaged during handling or placement. 8. No payment will be made for re-planting or other activities to conform to the warranty and success criteria provisions stipulated within these specifications. Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 53 Packet Pg. 403  8.5.a.a PART 9 – PUBLIC SAFETY & CONFLICTS 9.1 PUBLIC SAFETY A. Public Safety – The contractor shall at all times protect the safety of the Attachment: Request for Bids (1264 : Approval of Bid - Dune Planting Projects (Okaloosa Island & Western Destin)) general public utilizing the beach and access areas, as well as recreating along the shoreline, within the adjacent to the proposed installation areas. The contractor shall notify the Owner and Engineer immediately of any concerns or issues relating to potential conflicts between work activities and residents or the general public. 9.2 CONFLICTS A. Conflicts – The contractor is advised that construction work by other contractors may be occurring at the same time as plant installation. The contractor shall direct all concerns or issues relating to potential work conflicts to the Owner and Engineer. Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 54 Packet Pg. 404  8.5.a.a ATTACHMENT “B” OKALOOSA ISLAND DUNE FLORA RESTORATION & BEACH ACCESS MANAGEMENT PROJECT Attachment: Request for Bids (1264 : Approval of Bid - Dune Planting Projects (Okaloosa Island & Western Destin)) CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE OKALOOSA ISLAND DUNE FLORA RESTORATION AND BEACH ACCESS ENHANCEMENT PROJECT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. These specifications include requirements for the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment and performing all operations in connection with dune vegetation, sand fencing, signage, and post and rope installation as indicated on the Construction Drawings (Drawings) and specified herein. B. The Contractor is informed that Okaloosa County has made a request to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Permit exemption as the project does not cause an adverse impact to the coastal system. The Contractor shall be aware that the FDEP may require additional permitting requirements beyond those stated in these specifications. The Contractor shall familiarize themselves with FDEP permitting requirements for dune restoration and beach access management projects as they relate to the proposed work. 1.2 DEFINITIONS A. Nomenclature: The scientific and common names of plants herein specified conform to the approved names given in Hortus Third (1976) by Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. B. Planting Unit: For the purposes of this project, the term “planting unit” refers to vegetative material of an individual, viable, nursery-grown plant installed within a single hole created on the beach or dune system. Planting unit species and size vary in accordance with these Specifications and Contract Documents. C. Engineer: The Owner’s representative responsible for construction observation and project certification. 1.3 SUBMITTALS The following shall be submitted for Owner and Engineer approval: A. Work Plan: As part of the bid package, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a detailed work plan for the dune vegetation, sand fence, signage, and post and rope installation. The plan shall include the construction schedule (including plant propagation through installation), propagation method, types of hydrating gel and Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 55 Packet Pg. 405  8.5.a.a fertilizer to be used (including the required manufacturers information), proposed materials, staging areas and access requirements, work force and equipment, and the qualifications of supervisor(s). The Contractor shall provide with the work plan documentation as to the source of the planting units to be installed, including collection Attachment: Request for Bids (1264 : Approval of Bid - Dune Planting Projects (Okaloosa Island & Western Destin)) permits and any other required permits or documentation. B. Watering Plan: As part of the bid package, the Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer a plan for watering the plants and an itemized list of equipment that will be used during watering operations. The watering plan shall detail the proposed number of irrigation events, irrigation methodology, equipment, water source, labor, required time, notifications, and the physical condition(s) of the planting units that signal the need for maintenance irrigation. The plan shall also include details regarding the hydrating gel requirements and any additional soil amendments (fertilizer) that may be included during the irrigation. C. Certificates of Compliance: Before delivery of planting materials, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer certificates of compliance and/or documentation certifying that the planting materials meet all of the requirements (plant source, plant size, plant age, plant grade, etc.) for this specification. D. Notice of Commencement: The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 3 days before initiating the work, including mobilization, staging, and/or field work. E. Notice for Inspection: The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 10 days before the scheduled 180-day inspection that the