The proposed project includes dune renourishment within the County's Sector 3 Project Area via the placement of approximately 274,368 cubic yards of beach-compatible sand fill and the installation of about 728,633 native dune plants over approximately 6.6 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach in central 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, 2023 to April 30, 2024. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to PURCHASING (purchasing@ircgov.com) in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by ENGINEER in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties through the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than ten days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered The project is located on the east coast of Florida bordering the Atlantic Ocean within Indian River County. Indian River County is located approximately 150 miles north of Miami and 100 miles southeast of Orlando. The total project area encompasses approximately 6.6 miles of coastline in North Beach, the Town of Orchid, Wabasso Beach, Indian River Shores, and unincorporated Indian River County. The total fill volume to be placed within the beach and dune construction templates above Mean High Water (MHW) is approximately 274,368 cubic yards of beach quality sand from R-20 to R-55. Salt-tolerant dune vegetation (approximately 728,633 plantings) will be planted on the restored dunes. The staging and access areas are located at Treasure Shores Beach Park, Golden Sands Beach Park, Wabasso Beach Park, Sea Grape Beach Access, and Turtle Trail Beach. Only the approved access points within the construction footprint are to be utilized during project construction. The project will be constructed using beach sand from an approved upland sand source. It is assumed that the sand will have a relationship of 1.5 tons/cy for sand delivery from an upland source and volume computations. The equivalent fill volume is estimated to be 411,552 tons. The CONTRACTOR shall be expressly aware of the beach location and dynamic nature of this project site. This beach is a major tourist attraction and is highly utilized by tourists and residents throughout the year. Throughout the project, the CONTRACTOR shall put forth the utmost care and attention to public safety by maintaining a clean and organized site free from the accumulation of debris, and by restricting public access to the Work and staging areas.