Okaloosa County BOCC — December 18, 2012 — Request for Bids — reading text

to keep the rope elevation and length 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. Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 65 4.3 WARRANTY A. The Contractor shall warrant the installed sand fence, posts and rope 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 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 Statute 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 Drawings. The Contractor shall install signage posts with a minimum 3-foot embedment into the existing grade. Embedment shall not exceed four 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 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 place on both the seaward and 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 stainless 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. Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 66  PART 6 - REPORTING The Contractor shall prepare a daily progress report for submittal by fax or electronic mail to the Owner and 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 report shall include, at a minimum: 1. Project name 2. Contractor’s name and 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 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 Federal, State, and local environmental and endangered species protection requirements and regulations related to the protection of nesting marine turtles, beach mice, and shorebirds. The Contractor and subcontractors are responsible for becoming intimately familiar with applicable requirements and regulations and their potential impact on the proposed work. Federal, State, and local environmental and endangered species protection requirements and regulations 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 all applicable requirements and the measures needed to maintain compliance with these requirements. 7.2 FUELING OPERATIONS The Contractor will not be permitted to dispense fuel on the dune or sandy beach areas. The Contractor shall take all responsible 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 Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 67  immediately recover the contaminated ground and dispose of it offsite at an approved facility. 7.3 DAILY TURTLE NEST SURVEYS Beginning May 1, Okaloosa County shall conduct daily marine turtle nest surveys of the beach within the work area prior to 9:00 am (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 nests 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 uncompleted work shall be left in place and the Contractor shall be relieved of installing any materials within 10 feet of the nest site. 7.4 IRRIGATION / FERTILIZER The Contractor is not permitted to irrigate or fertilize within 10 feet or upslope of any marked nest. 7.5 LIGHTING Lighting of the beach and/or work area is prohibited. 7.6 BEACH DRIVING The Contractor is specifically advised that vehicle driving or parking on the beach is prohibited, excepting lightweight all-terrain vehicles with ground 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 Drawings. The Contractor is advised the proposed work 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 shown on the Drawings. Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 68  PART 8 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 8.1 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 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 and 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 required to conform to the warranty and success criteria provisions stipulated within these Specifications. PART 9 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONFLICTS 9.1 PUBLIC SAFETY The