West Matheson Hammock Park - Wood Rail and Picket Fence

1.1) CONTRACTOR shall review all documents, specifications, plans and scope of work provided by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department Construction & Maintenance Division Project Manager for work to be completed. 1.2) CONTRACTOR shall furnish all necessary supervision, labor, tools, materials, and safety equipment required to provide a complete installation of the West Matheson Hammock Park Wood Rail and Picket Fencing Project (Approx. 5200 LF of wood two-rail fence, 1740’ of wood three-rail fence, 6 pole gates, and 400’ Aluminum picket fence with gates), in accordance with the following: 1.3) All materials shall be new and sourced from nationally recognized manufacturers. Concrete footings shall achieve a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 PSI in 28 days. 1.4) The two and three wood fencing system shall consist entirely of new components, including pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine lumber, galvanized lag bolts, washers, and all other materials required for complete construction. The Contractor shall comply with all Owner requirements and installation guidelines. Fencing materials shall include #2 Southern Yellow Pine S4S pressure-treated posts measuring 6” x 6" x 7”, spaced a maximum of 8' on center, and #2 Southern Yellow Pine S4S pressure-treated boards measuring 2" x 8"x 16". 1.4.1) Pipe gates shall also be fabricated from new components, including steel gates, posts, pin hinges, and any additional items specified in the General Notes to ensure compliance with design requirements. Pipe gate framework shall be constructed of galvanized Schedule 40 steel with a minimum specified thickness. All remaining scope shall conform to the attached General Notes and Site Plans. 1.4.2) The aluminum picket fence shall be constructed in accordance with the standard open fence detail, with a maximum post spacing of 8 feet for the 6-foot fence height. All components, rail locations, and installation requirements shall conform to the dimensions and layout indicated in Attachment A: West Matheson Hammock Park Lake Two Rail and Picket Fence Shop drawing/conceptual plan fence detail. 1.5) The Contractor shall relocate all excavated material immediately after each fence post hole excavation to the designated storage and staging area. Excavated material shall not be left around any post hole. Backfill material shall be returned to each hole, and the ground shall be regarded upon completion of the foundation work. 1.5.1) The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all areas disturbed by the fence installation to their original condition, including soil and sod. Restoration shall match the existing sod and the soil mix. 1.6) Work will be as per plans and specifications provided by Owner: • Attachment A: West Matheson Hammock Park Lake Wood Rail and Picket Fence Conceptual Plan 1.7) Contractor understands and accepts that this scope of work entails the installation of a completely new wood two rail system as well the installation of two pipe gate for access control to lake. The Contractor should adhere to the manufacturers’ requirements and installation guidelines; Contractor’s performance will be substantiated to include and provide the following: • Any and all drawings (shop drawings, engineering, calculations, as-builds’, sketches, etc.). • Documents, reports, etc. required by the building department for permitting. • Product specifications, approvals, etc. • Any and all permitting, and inspection fees required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). • Written warranties and guarantees (1 year minimum on labor). • Closeout documents. • Any additional documentation that can be reasonably anticipated to be included when permitting and performing complete scope of work. 1.8) Prior to submitting bid, the contractor is to visit site and become familiar with areas and requirements as per scope of work needed in RPQ provided by owner to complete project for convenience of bidding, prior to submitting bid contractor is required to visit site to complete take-off / verification of all measurements required to complete scope of work needed/required in RPQ. 1.9) Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits from all governing entities needed to begin and complete all phases of work. 1.10) Contractor shall Obtain all required permits and forward to Miami Dade Parks within five (5) days of receipt of dry run plans. 1.11) Contractor to provide any exploratory digging as required: inclusive of hand digging. 1.12) Contractor is responsible for all dewatering required. All necessary permits required for dewatering are the responsibility of the contractor. 1.13) Contractor is responsible for all Surveying & Layout required. Red Line (As-built) drawings to be always maintained on site. Accurate survey (Inverts, Dimensions, Locations, etc.) to be reflected on red line (as-built) plans. These are to be reviewed on a weekly basis by Project Manager. Three signed and sealed as-builts to be submitted prior to final payment approval. PRE-BID AND SITE MEETING: Mandatory pre-bid and site meetings. Time / Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026. At 10:00 AM. Location: 9800 Old Cutler Rd. Coral Gables, FL 33156 Contractor must refer to the Request for Price Quotation (RPQ) and associated project documents for the detailed Scope of Work.