Emergency Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 Related to Flood Event of 2014 and Explosion
From:
Amy Lovoy, Department Head
Organization:
OMB
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Emergency Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 Related to the Flood Event of 2014 and Explosion at the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention Center - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director
That the Board accept for information and ratify the issuance of the following Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, issued under the Declaration of Local State of Emergency, effective April 29, 2014, through May 27, 2014, for procurement of goods and services for protective measures and repairs to County Buildings and Equipment damaged or destroyed by the Flood Event of 2014 and the natural gas explosion at the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention Center (CBDC):
P.O. Number
Contractor
Amount
Description
141189
StopLoss Specialists, LLC
$1,873,000
Emergency Building Repairs
141190
AMEC Environment & Infrastructure
$67,500
Industrial Hygiene Services
141205
R D Ward Construction Co., Inc.
$515,850
Building Repairs JJC
141206
A.E. New Jr., Inc.
$120,492
Building Repairs Extension Ctr.
141222
Engineered Cooling Services, Inc.
$886,235.33
Emergency Rental Chiller
141223
Birkshire Johnstone, LLC
$475,277.63
Building Repairs - 4 Locations
141230
H.M. Yonge & Associates, Inc.
$121,700
Chiller Plant, JJC Engineering
141261
Belfor USA Group
$2,007,276.50
Emergency Repairs Health
141262
Advanced Compressed Air Tech, Inc.
$50,670.65
Lift Repairs ECAT
141275
SWS First Response
$185,000
Mitigation at ECAT
141277
CBS Enterprises, Inc.
$1,376,500
Emergency Mitigation
141332
Carter Goble Associates, Inc.
$110,000
Interim Housing Options
[Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund for Insurance Claims, Cost Center 140836, Building Damages]
BACKGROUND:
Escambia County and surrounding areas received in excess of 25 inches of rain in less than 24 hours causing significant flash flooding to occur in the City of Pensacola and the unincorporated areas of the County causing significant damage to homes, roads, and bridges and several County buildings. On April 29, 2014, a State of Emergency was declared by the Escambia County Board of Commissioners. Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on April 29, 2014, an explosion occurred at the Central Booking and Detention Center, located on Leonard Street, a site with significant flooding that housed over 600 inmates and was staffed by Corrections Officers. The County Emergency Medical Services and Fire Departments responded immediately and unfortunately there were 2 fatalities and serious injuries. Overall, there were many County Buildings damaged and the Central Energy Plant was destroyed.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding: Fund 501 Internal Service Fund for Insurance Claims, Cost Center 140836 Building Damages and claims are being processed through Risk Management against policies for Flood, and Property and Casualty.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The declaration of emergency was filed by the County Attorney's Office on April 29, 2014 and extended through May 27, 2014.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
The recommendation is in compliance with Escambia County Code of Ordinance Chapter 46, Article II Purchases and Contracts, Section 93 Emergency Purchases.