SCOPE OF WORK A qualified licensed contractor” (hereinafter “Contractor”) shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, component/devices, transportation, fuel, supervision, surveying, permits, inspections, and all other incidentals necessary to complete all necessary work listed, all in accordance with all parts of this solicitation and bid documents provided for the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead, located at 20700 County Road 455, Minneola, FL 34715. Contractor is to provide complete, turn-key construction of Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead - Second Observation Tower as described in the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead - Second Observation Tower Construction Plans, prepared by Powell Studio Architecture, LLC, for Lake County. BASE BID: Construction of a new tower addition to the existing overlook tower including but not limited to installation of Corten Steel columns and beams tower structure, concrete footings, metal roof, accessible elevator including power supply/connection, construction of electrical/machine room, installation of sump pump, air conditioner split unit, prefabricated steel stairs, extruded aluminum deck, extruded steel railings, screen, lighting system and installation of fire extinguishers with cabinet. Electrical Service Work: Connection of the proposed facilities to the existing electrical system including but not limited to connection to the existing electrical service panels, installation of electrical conduits, conductors, electrical distribution panels and all necessary electrical components to provide power service to the proposed facilities. Contractor to provide the services of a license threshold building inspector in the State of Florida. Refer to Construction Plans, Sheet S-002, Section 014000 Special Inspections (Threshold), and Sheet S-004 Threshold Inspection Plan for additional requirements. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Contractor is responsible for locating/identifying all utilities before starting construction; refer to Utilities section below for additional requirements. Contractor must take every precaution to avoid damage to any underground utilities. Contractor will be responsible for any damage caused to the existing utilities. In the event that Contractor or any of its subcontractors damage an existing utility, the Contractor will be responsible for the repair and must repair the same at its own cost. The Contractor will be responsible for planning and providing perimeter site fencing and signage to ensure the safety and security of the site from the public, including park neighbors and visitors, children and staff, during construction as well as after park hours. Park must remain open for public use during work. Contractor is responsible for the installation of silt fencing for entire perimeter of working area prior to start any construction activity. No burning of trees allowed. Contractor will be responsible for removing and disposing of existing trees in a legal and proper manner as necessary for the construction of the proposed improvements. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary clean fill material, grading and compaction to level site area before construction of proposed improvements. Contractor to remove and relocate existing fencing and park signs/kiosks as necessary for the construction of proposed park improvements. Contractor is responsible for debris/trash management and must provide a dumpster or remove all construction debris/discarded materials/trash daily. No discarded construction material shall be dumped or remain on site unless contained within a dumpster provided by the Contractor. Dumpsters shall be maintained to prevent overflow of debris. Contractor responsible for re-grading and re-sodding all areas impacted by construction of the proposed improvements. Contractor shall provide all sod required. No grass seeding allowed. Lake County Parks and Water Resources will be providing the Building Permit (Plan Review Only) for the proposed improvements, however, the Office of Building Services has indicated Contractor will be required to complete a Building Permit Application prior to issuance of this Permit. In addition, the Contractor and any subcontractors must be added to the building permit and pay all related permit and inspection cost/fees for the required work included under this solicitation. Refer to Permit Requirements section below for additional requirements. Contractor will be required to provide a timeline/work schedule and a detailed cost breakdown (schedule of values) at the preconstruction meeting for review which shall be the base for all payment applications.
