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How To's and Frequently Asked Questions for
Landscape Contractors:
How do I become a Prequalified Vendor
(landscape contractor) for FDOT and bid on landscape
construction projects?For additional
information related to this question review the
Vendor Guide published by the
Procurement Office.
How can I find out
about bid advertisements? Bid advertisements
may be found through the official
Vendor Bid System. Where can I find a list
of FDOT prequalified landscape contractors? To
view a list of all Prequalified Contractors, go to
the
Prequalified Contractors Listings. There you
will find a full listing of Prequalified Contractors
or you may perform a search. What plants and
products does FDOT use? The Department uses
plants and landscape products only as specified in
FDOT approved landscape plans. How do I sell
plants and other landscape products to FDOT?
Rarely does FDOT purchase plants and landscape
products directly from nurseries. Typically, plants
and other products are purchased by the landscape
contractor while installing an approved landscape
project. What are the requirements when outdoor
advertising signs are near a landscape project?
Detailed requirements for
Vegetation Management at Outdoor Advertising Signs
examine key considerations for Highway Landscape
Projects near Billboards. Please e-mail the
State Transportation Landscape Architectwith
your questions concerning the Statewide Program for
Vegetation Management at Outdoor Advertising Signs.
How do I get a permit for vegetation management
at outdoor advertising sign? The Application
to Permit Vegetation Management At Outdoor
Advertising Signs can be accessed online (Form
Number 650-050-06). Applications and questions
should be submitted to the
District Landscape
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Who do I contact about trees
or other vegetation interfering with my outdoor
advertising sign, business sign, driveway, etc.?
Questions may also be submitted to the
District Landscape Architect. The
Florida Department of Transportation Map of all
Districts will help determine the appropriate
contact.
What landscape training is available and when?
To improve the effectiveness of our engineering
practices and procedures, the Training Section
provides or coordinates specialized training
programs/courses that are provided through the
Office of Design and the
Roadway Design Office, and when appropriate,
professional development hours (PDH's). Training may
include: regional training, special requested
events, annual Design Update Training, and the
bi-annual Design Conference. The training offered is
available to both FDOT employees and the Consultant
Industry. For details or questions, please e-mail
Lisa Williams or call (850) 414-4345.
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