SR5/US1 Landscaping Improvements

The City of St. Augustine is soliciting bids for landscaping improvements within the medians of SR 5/US 1 from Marion Street to Fort Mose Trail. The scope of work includes selective clearing, soil preparation, and the installation of trees, palms, shrubs, groundcover, sod, mulch, and a complete irrigation system. The project also requires maintenance of traffic, erosion control, and the protection of existing utilities and vegetation. All work must be completed in accordance with approved plans and FDOT requirements, with final acceptance by the Florida Department of Transportation expected no later than December 31, 2028. The maximum participation amount for the project is 613,419.00 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who is a licensed General Contractor in Florida and possesses FDOT Landscaping pre-qualification. Minimum qualifications include the successful completion of at least three similar projects within the last five years, three letters of reference, and an active SAM.gov registration. Bidders must provide a bid guaranty of 5 percent of the total cost. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding specific thresholds, and the selected contractor must record these bonds in St. Johns County. The contractor is also required to provide Green Industry BMP certification and adhere to strict documentation standards for herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.