Ive come to see this park as a true Florida gem—your “baby,” in every sense. The care you’ve poured into shaping an authentic habitat for native wildlife inspires me, and I’d be honored to contribute my three decades of concrete expertise to protect and enhance your signature lake pit.
We should build a continuous 4”–6” cast-in-place “Gator Banks” beach along the North, West, and South shoreline—blending functional engineering with a natural, sculpted look:
1. Fill and compact existing wallows to improve subgrade
2. Anchor new slopes with U.S.-made arrowhead soil anchors at 10’ o.c.
3. Place a 12” o.c. rebar mat (horizontal and vertical) tied with chairs and anchors
4. Install formwork and pour in place with equipment-accessible slopes
5. Sculpt wet concrete by hand after formwork removal where needed
This cast-in-place method provides better durability and long-term erosion control—while maintaining the organic look we’re after. It also allows for mechanical grading, saving labor and time on-site.
This habitat-first approach not only protects the shoreline from erosion but creates basking beaches for your alligators. I’m confident we can work within the project boundaries and guest views to deliver a result as strong and enduring as your vision.
Thank you for considering this proposal. I look forward to bringing this shoreline to life and giving your alligators—and your visitors—a reason to smile for generations to come.
Recieveables, Storage of Materials, Lodgings for work crew so that they can work extended hours to minimize impact to Wild Florida operations.
4.2 RESTORATION ZONES
Our goal is to provide a Limit of Disturbance as the project moves in coordination with Wild Florida’s operations. The project is segmented into 8 restoration zones (A-H) to facilitate planning and coordination.
PRICING - MATERIALS
8.1 Basic Build - materials cost
8.2 Premium Build - additional materials cost
PRICING - EQUIPMENT
9.1
Equipment
rental rates, durations, and costs for budgeting
Shotcrete Pump (4 yd³ hopper) 1 $1,500/day 14 Days
Concrete Mixer Truck 1-2 $150/hr 80
Deliver/Mix/Pump wet-mix concrete (~ 20 yd³/day)
4 yd³ hopper; 50 ft vertical reach
Supply 4 yd³ batches to pump hopper; 2 trucks alternating during pour week
On-call rental; 10 hr/day × 8 days Plywood forms (reusable) 30
Helical-Anchor Drill Adapter 1 $200/flat n/a $200 Drive ¾” soil anchors into sand/clay with drill purchase
Mini-Excavator (5 ton) 1
Skid-Steer Loader
Pallet-Fork Attachment
14 days
14
14
3
Prep banks needs proper tracks
Move fill, rubble, stage bundles; assist compaction use bucket or compaction plate
Stage pallets of material
14 days $420 Transport material, rubble, debris, tools, etc Heavy-duty pneumatic tire, 6 cu ft capacity Air Compressor (portable) 1 $100/day 14 days $1,400 Power pneumatic toolsl air blow for cleaning anchors and rebar 15 cfm, 90 psi; mounted on trailer.
(5 kW)
21
Tower 1 $150/day 14
Power lights, small tool batteries Diesel; low noise (<68dB)
$2,100 Provide floodlighting for late-day/overnight prep/work LED Fixtures 4x500w; 360° rotational head
Water Tank & Hose Reel 1 $20/day 14 days $280 Supply water for washout, curing mist, cleaning equioment 500 gal tank, 100 ft hose
Rental (16 panels, 2 gates, mesh)
Safety Limit of Disturbance
NOTES FOR COST MANAGEMENT
Quantities are based on the 8 zone (840 lf) program; adjust as needed in the field. Unit costs are estimates—Contractor to verify current pricing and update before procurement. Equipment rental durations assume 14 days for major earthwork and shotcrete operations; adjust for weather or schedule changes. Consumables (tie-wire, broom attachments, drill bits) to be replenished locally
Contractor may choose to purchase small value items (e.g., chairs, gloves) in bulk for a modest discount. Subcontractor labor (anchor driller, concrete operator) is included in the concrete and anchor line items; if specialized crews are needed, use unit price or add as extra work.
All costs exclude sales tax, permits (if any), and mobilization/travel expenses beyond the local area.
*Fence Panels assumed (16) 10’ x 6’ chainlink panels on weighted base, panel clamps, privacy mesh, (2) 4’ x 6’ gates, delivery/pick-up, initial install, final removal
Embedment: Torque to 54” minimum (48” helix + 6” stud).
Connection: Anchor stud passes behind #3 rebar grid; clamp with stainless U-bracket to the nearest bar. Spacing: 10’ o.c. on all vertical zones; 8’ o.c. in critical slide/high load areas.
Notation: Vertical wall only; see Section 7 for profile.
LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE
11 | LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE; restoration zone managemnet
11.1 Restoration Zones
Eight (8) contiguous, zones (A – H) are laid out around the North, West and South banks. 1-2 active zones at a time; all other bank areas remain open to visitors. Rebar crews begin Zone N+1 on Day 3 of Zone N’s cycle to tie reinforcing continuously across boundaries.
11.2 Staging Areas (“Yellow Zone”)
Colored yellow on the Zone Plan (p. 4). Used for rebar racks, chairs, anchors, tools, concrete pump setup—and crew lodging if working overnight. Ground protection mats limit soil compaction and mud tracking; staging shifts sequentially as work advances. Storing some equipment.
11.3 Guest Experience & Safety
Barrier fencing to isolate the active Restoration Zone and Staging Area - Yellow Zone. Park staff will guide visitors around closures; contractor to coordinate timing with special events. Overnight pours and early-morning prep reduce daytime disruption during peak hours.
11.4 Pre-Mobilization Walk-Through
Contractor and Owner/Owner Rep will jointly:
Review guest circulation, event calendar, vehicle access
Locate & flag critical palms, tree rootflares, utilities, and typical gator haul-out points Mark zone boundaries, and 3 ft-Ø “breathing circles” around trees
Document on the Site Plan (p. 6) allowing for tactical design, planning, and budgeting decisions.
11.5 Wildlife & Vegetation Protection
Work with Wild Florida staff to temporarily relocate any alligators from the active zone; return them to cured banks. Tree root zones (3 ft diameter) remain clear of concrete and heavy equipment. Geotextile barriers behind anchor lines protect marsh grasses and prevent sediment washout.
11.6 Zone Advancement Sequence
Day Zone N Activities Zone N+1 Activities
1 Subgrade prep, anchors & fabric –
2 Rebar #3 @12″ o.c. on chairs –
3 AM Concrete pour (20 yd³)
3 PM QA, cure inspection
Subgrade prep, anchors & fabric
Extend rebar grid & chairs
4-5 Cure, cleanup Concrete Pour (20 yd³)
5 PM Open Zone N to gators; payment adjust barrier fencing *Continuous rebar tie-in prevents cold joints.
11.7 Prime-Contractor Coordination
To maintain quality and schedule, Contractor (Travis Batton) may engage specialty subcontractors (e.g. anchor installers, sculptors) under his direct supervision—avoiding separate competitive bidding for each zone and ensuring a single point of accountability.
SPECIFICATIONS
12.1 General
All work shall conform to ACI 301 for cast-in-place concrete, ASTM A615/A706 for reinforcing steel, and the manufacturer’s instructions for all proprietary anchors, rebar chairs, admixtures, and geotextiles.
12.2 Bank Condition Assessment
Undercutting by water: Inspect for scour depressions and notch erosion from wave action and fluctuating lake levels.
Gator erosion: Locate “wallow” scour areas, slide paths, and claw-cut notches in the bank face.
Vegetation & rootballs: Identify and remove all trees and shrubs within 3’ of the lake edge; trim root flare extents to avoid overlay conflict.
12.3 Subgrade Preparation & Vegetation Protection
Demolition: Strip loose soil, organics, and root matter from the Limit of Disturbance; stockpile topsoil for reuse.
Geotextile: Install nonwoven geotextile (Mirafi® 140N or equal) vertically behind all anchor locations and under palms; extend 12” above finished grade.
Rootball “breathing zone”: Omit concrete within a 3 ft-diameter circle around each palm; backfill with clean native soil to 2 ft. depth.
Thickness: Minimum 4” concrete cover over rebar; local sculpting relief up to +10”.
Placement: Pour in formwork using mechanical assist. Maintain 6” ± ½” thickness tolerance.
Curing: Apply ASTM C171–type curing compound after final set; cure 72 hours.
12.7 Execution & Quality Control
Day 1 – Anchor install + geotextile Day 2 – Rebar + chairs + chicken-wire Day 3 – Concrete pour Days 4–5 – Cure and sculpt
Inspections:
• Torque-test anchors (≥ 75 ft-lb)
• Use hand probe to confirm concrete cover
• Spot-check concrete thickness with depth gauges
Mock-up: Build one 10 ft panel with slope and sculpt relief for approval before production.
SCHEDULE
13 | PROJECT SCHEDULE & PAYMENT TERMS
To keep Wild Florida’s operations running smoothly, we’ve laid out a flexible, milestone based schedule that allows us to work around events, tackle the hardest spots first, and validate our methods with a test area before full rollout.
13.1 Schedule Narrative
Mobilization & Test Area (Weeks 1–2)
Set up site, lay out staging, lay pumps/hoses. Excavate and prepare a 60 ft “test slab” zone. Install anchors, chairs, rebar, chicken-wire, pour 4″ concrete. Validation: 7-day and 28-day cure/strength checks; adjust mix or methods if needed. Payment: 10% deposit at award; 15% upon test-zone acceptance.
Bulk Installation (Weeks 3–10)
Per-zone timing:
Day 1: Subgrade prep, anchors & geotextile.
Day 2: Rebar grid, chairs & welded mesh (various gauges)
Night 2: 20 yd³ concrete pour, backhoe used to spread and facilitate Days 3–4: Cure, QA inspections, anchor torque.
Flexibility:
Shift work to daytime or overnight to avoid timed events. Prioritize zones with steep walls/tree protections first. Resequence zones on the fly if a park building or event requires access. Payment: 7.5% progress payment upon completion of each zone
Final Acceptance & Close-Out (Weeks 11–12)
Walk-through with Wild Florida team; punch-list any minor touch-ups. 28-day strength certification and full cure report.
Turn over as-built drawings, warranties, and maintenance guidance. Remaining 15% retainage released 30 days after close-out.
13.2 Summary Schedule Table
Phase Phases Activities & Milestones
Mobilize & Test 1–2 Site setup, 60 ft test, 7/28-day QA checks
Zone A 3 Prep; anchors; rebar A; pour A; rebar B start; QA A; pay A
Zone B 4 Prep; anchors; rebar B & C; pour B; rebar C start; QA B; pay B
Zone C 5
Zone D 6
Zone E 7
Zone F 8 …
Zone G 9
Zone H 10
% on completion of B
% on completion of C
% on completion of D
% on completion of E
% on completion of F
% on completion of G
% on completion of H Close-Out 11–12 Punch-list, 28-day cert
13.3 QA (Quality Assurance) & Cure Checkpoints
24 hr: Confirm no bleeding, check initial set, remove formwork if any.
7 day: Pull-off strength test (ASTM C1583), visual crack check. 28 day: Compression test (ASTM C39), final certification.
Key Benefits for Wild Florida:
Reliable testing up front ensures no surprises. Milestone payments align cash flow with visible progress. Flexible phasing keeps two zones offline only at a time—and we can pause for special events. Rapid cure and overnight pours maximize visitor hours.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
14.1 Scope & Owner Coordination
Contractor will perform all work safely and with minimal disruption, coordinating with park staff to keep guests clear of active areas and to temporarily relocate any gators from immediate work zones. Contractor will restore any disturbed soils or finishes to match adjacent conditions.
14.2 Warranty
Contractor warrants all concrete, anchors, reinforcement, and related work against defects in workmanship or materials for two (2) years from Final Acceptance. During this period, Contractor will repair or replace, at no cost to Owner, any portion of the Gator Beach system that fails under normal use.
14.3
Liability & Risk
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that:
No Insurance Carried: Contractor has elected not to procure liability or other insurance for this project. Sole Responsibility: Contractor assumes all risk for personal injury, property damage, or other claims arising from the performance of the Work, including injuries to Contractor’s employees, agents, or equipment.
Owner Not Liable: Owner shall not be liable to Contractor or its subcontractors, employees, or invitees for any injuries, losses, or damages, whether direct or consequential, arising from Contractor’s operations or the Work.
14.4 Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Owner, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or resulting from Contractor’s performance of the Work or any negligent act or omission of Contractor or its subcontractors.
14.5 Changes & Extra Work
Changes to the Scope of Work must be authorized by a written Change Order per Section 12.4 of the Proposal. Contractor will not proceed with any extra work absent such authorization. Unit price rates and allowances apply as specified.
14.6 Delays & Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control (acts of God, wildlife activity, labor disputes, etc.). The Project Schedule will be extended by the period of any such delay.
14.7 Termination
For Convenience: Owner may terminate upon ten (10) days’ written notice; Contractor will be paid for work properly performed to date plus demobilization costs.
For Cause: Either party may terminate for material breach if not cured within seven (7) days of written notice; the nonbreaching party may recover damages.
14.8 Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
Disputes will first be addressed by good faith negotiation. If unresolved within fourteen (14) days, either party may submit to non-binding mediation in Polk County, Florida. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
AGREEMENT
This Gator Banks Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made this ____ day of __________, 2025, by and between:
Wild Florida Airboats, LLC (“Owner”)
Address: __________________________ and Travis Batton (“Contractor”)
Address: __________________________
15.1 Scope of Work
Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, testing, and supervision to complete the Gator Beach carpet system as described in the Proposal dated 06/24/2025 and its referenced Sections, Specifications, Details, Schedule & Payment Terms, and Terms & Conditions.
15.2 Contract Price & Payment
The “Contract Price” for all Work described in Section 15.1 is **Two Hundred forty-four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty and Zero Cents ( US $244,460.00)**, which includes:
-$40,000 Site Re Grading Work Estimate -$53,784 approximately 5,400 ft² of Base Build gator bank @ $9.96/ ft² - $60,876 approximately 3,600 ft² of Premium Build gator bank @ $16.91/ ft² - $71,841; equipment and tools - $17,959; contingency, project management, and overhead buffer - Invoices are due within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
15.3 Time to Start
Work shall commence within ten (10) days of Notice to Proceed.
15.4 Notices
All notices must be in writing and delivered to the parties’ addresses above via hand delivery, certified mail, or email with confirmation.
15.5 Changes to the Work
No changes shall be effective unless authorized by a written Change Order executed by both parties, per Section 14.4.
15.6 Liability & Indemnity
Contractor assumes full risk and liability for the Work and indemnifies Owner as set forth in Section 14.4. Owner shall not be liable for any claims arising from Contractor’s operations.
15.7 Termination
Termination rights and procedures follow Section 14.7 of the Terms & Conditions.
15.8 Dispute Resolution
Dispute resolution follows Section 14.8 of the Terms & Conditions.
15.9 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the Proposal and all referenced documents, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
