Okaloosa County BOCC — November 4, 2012 — SCOPE OF WORK — reading text

SCOPE OF WORK BID #: To Be Determined PROJECT: WESTERN DESTIN DUNE VEGETATION PROJECT & OKALOOSA ISLAND DUNE FLORA RESTORATION and BEACH ACCESS MANAGEMENT PROJECT The purpose of this request for bids is to secure sealed bids 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 described in the Construction Drawings and Specifications. Attachments A and B include the construction drawings and specifications for both the Western Destin and Okaloosa Island projects. Bidders desiring consideration should provide an original and two (2) copies of their proposal, which should include a description of the bidders organization, key personnel, experience and approach to the project. Bidders must also provide all the required submittals as outlined in this solicitation and the Specifications to be considered responsive. The County reserves the right to disqualify any Bidder who does not provide the required documentation or does not provide clear and descriptive information. The Western Destin Dune Vegetation Project includes installation of native dune vegetation, sand fencing, post and rope access enhancements, and educational signage. The materials will be installed along the constructed dune feature of the Western Destin Beach Restoration Project, scheduled for completion by March 15, 2013. The constructed dune feature will have a crest elevation of +14 ft-NAVD and a width of 30 feet. The constructed dune will have a 4:1 (H:V) seaward dune face slope and a varying landward slope. The project area extends from FDEP Reference Monument R-17 to R-20.6 and R-23.5 to R-25.5 in Okaloosa County. Dune planting is anticipated to occur shortly following completion of the Western Destin beach nourishment project, in the spring of 2013. The West Destin beach restoration and dune vegetation work is permitted under FDEP Joint Coastal Permit 0286575-001-JC and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit SAJ-2008-00895. The Contactor shall familiarize himself with these regulatory documents and the conditions within pertaining to the proposed work. The Okaloosa Island Dune Flora Restoration and Beach Access Management Project includes installation of native dune vegetation, sand fencing, post and rope access enhancements, and educational signage. The materials will be installed along the existing, largely unvegetated Okaloosa Island dune system. The project area extends from FDEP reference monument R-1 to R- 16 in Okaloosa County. The project will occur on Okaloosa County property with the exception of 6 private properties within this area. The County is currently pursuing temporary construction easements for these 6 properties. Prospective Bidders are 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. Bidders shall be aware that the FDEP may require additional permitting requirements beyond those stated in the attached construction documents. Bidders shall familiarize themselves with FDEP permitting requirements for dune restoration and beach access management as they relate to the proposed work. Both projects aim to restore a diverse dune flora community and enhancement of public beach access to minimize human impacts to this dune community. The projects intend over time to create a self-sustaining dune ecosystem that the public can understand and appreciate via non- damaging access routes. Of note, neither project includes any structural improvements, placement of fill materials, or removal/relocation of existing vegetation. Project construction for both projects is scheduled for April 2013. The selected contractor will be allowed to construct during sea turtle nesting season, however, this shall be avoided if possible. Prospective Bidders are required to provide bid prices for all components of the project. In addition, Prospective Bidders are required to provide bid prices for both two-inch AND four-inch planting units in accordance with the construction drawings and specifications. It shall be the County’s discretion to select the preferred alternative. Prospective Bidders are required to attend a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting on January 8-9, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. local time (C.S.T) at the Emerald Coast Visitors Bureau Office, 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton beach, FL 32548.