Site work for a water / sewer project in Vero Beach, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The proposed project includes dune renourishment within the Countys Sector 4 Project Area via the placement of approximately 135,000 cubic yards of beach-compatible sand fill and the installation of about 147,788 native dune plants over approximately 2.86 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach in Indian River County. Sand fill is proposed to be obtained from either (a) an upland sand source pre-qualified by the County, and/or (b) an upland sand source separately approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. To avoid adverse impacts to nesting sea turtles, construction is expected to be completed during the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. All bidders shall submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the Bid Proposal forms provided within the specifications. Please note that the questionnaire must be filled out completely including the financial statement. BID SECURITY must accompany each Bid, and must be in the form of an AIA Document A310 Bid Bond, properly executed by the Bidder and by a qualified surety, or a certified check or a cashiers check, drawn on any bank authorized to do business in the State of Florida. Bid Security must be in the sum of not less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, made payable to Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. In the event the Contract is awarded to the Bidder, Bidder will enter in a Contract with the County and furnish the required 100% Public Construction Bond and certificates of insurance within the timeframe set by the County. If Bidder fails to do so, the Bid Security shall be retained by the County as liquidated damages and not as penalty. The County reserves the right to delay awarding of the Contract for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening, to waive informalities in any bid, or reject any or all bids in whole or in part with or without cause/or to accept the bid that, in its judgement, will serve the best interest of Indian River County, Florida. The County will not reimburse any Bidder for bid preparation costs. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project is located on the east coast of Florida bordering the Atlantic Ocean within Indian River County - about 150 miles north of Miami and 100 miles southeast of Orlando. The total Project Fill Area: o encompasses approximately 2.86 miles of coastline within the Town of Indian River Shores, and o extends from FDEP survey reference monuments R-55 to R-70. Sand fill is to be beach compatible sand obtained from an upland sand source and hauled by truck to the Project Fill Area. Sand fill is to be placed within the dune Design Template above Mean High Water (MHW). The total fill volume is approximately 135,000 cubic yards of sand. Salttolerant dune vegetation (147,788 plants) is to be planted on the crest of the renourished dunes. As shown on the Drawings, potential staging and construction access areas are located at (a) the COUNTY's Turtle Trail Beach Park, (b) a vacant parcel at Sea Court, and (c) within the right of way of Beachcomber Lane east of SR A1A. Staging and access areas shall be proposed by the CONTRACTOR and subject to acceptance by the COUNTY and the Town of Indian River Shores. The CONTRACTOR shall be expressly aware of the Project location and dynamic nature of the beach. This beach is a major tourist attraction and is highly utilized by tourists and residents throughout the year. Throughout the Work, the CONTRACTOR shall take the utmost care and attention to public safety by maintaining the Work area and restricting public access as described in these Specifications. Project Location: The project would affect waters of the United States associated with the Atlantic Ocean. The project site is located along the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean and is identified as "Sector 4" of Indian River County's shoreline beginning at Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Range Monument (R) R-55 and extending south to R-70. The project is located in Sections 1, 6, 7, and 18, Township 32 South, Ranges 39 and 40 East, Indian River County, Florida. Directions to site: From 1-95 Southbound, take exit 156 toward Sebastian for approximately 0.4 miles then turn onto Co Rd 512, travel for 2.5 miles, tu right onto 90th Ave travel for 1.2 miles to continue onto 85th. Travel for 4. 7 miles to continue onto FL-5I0 E. 2.6 mile down tu right onto Florida A I AS then 3.8 miles down tum left onto Johns Island Dr before turning left onto Ocean Rd in Indian River Shores. Travel approximately 0.8 miles to the northern limit of the Project area on the beach near FDEP monument R-55. To reach the southern limit of the project area head south, travel 0.8 miles turn right onto Johns Island Dr, travel 125 feet then tu left at the 1 st cross street onto Florida A1A S. 2.0 miles down tu left onto Mariner Beach Ln. The southern limit of the project area is on the beach at the end of Mariner Beach Ln (at FDEP monument R-70). Question Deadline 08/23/2024