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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrder No. 20-048 - Culvert Failure on Selvitz Road (07-07-20)JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FILE # 4727654 07/09/2020 04:19:10 PM OR BOOK 4443 PAGE 2908 - 2911 Doc Type: ORD RECORDING: $35.50 ORDER NO. 20-048 AN ORDER OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REGARDING A CULVERT FAILURE ON SELVITZ ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FORMAL BID REQUIREMENTS AND ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ANDERSEN ANDRE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Administrator has made the following determinations: 1. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ("St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency"); and 2. The findings in the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency are incorporated herein; and 3. On March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ('CDC") issued the "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidance advising individuals to adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people, and in states with evidence of community spread, recommending restrictions to certain establishments conducive to mass gatherings and congregations; and 4. On March 29, 2020, the President extended such guidance to be in effect until April 30, 2020; and 5. On March 24, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order No. 20-83 directing the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer to issue a public health advisory to all persons over 65 years of age and persons that have serious underlying medical conditions that place them at high risk of severe illness from COVID- 19 urging them to stay home and to take such other measures as necessary to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19; and 6. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-83, the Governor of the State of Florida 1 further directed the State Surgeon General and the State Health Officer to issue a public health advisory providing that individuals should cease all social or recreational gatherings of 10 or more people; and 7. On March 25, 2020, the State Surgeon General issued a Public Health Advisory consistent with Executive Order 20-83; and 8. On March 25, 2020, the President of the United States declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and 9. On April 1, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order 20-91 directing senior citizens, individuals with a significant underlying medical condition, and persons engaging in nonessential services or activities to stay at home. 10. A culvert failure on Selvitz Road, approximately 450 feet south from the intersection of Selvitz Road and Glades Cut -Off Road, has developed. The failed 30" Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Culvert is in the south bound lane of Selvitz Road and has been temporarily patched by Road and Bridge with asphalt. Recent video graphic record of the 30" CMP has shown two (2) holes approximately six (6) feet into the pipe, various deficiencies throughout the storm drain such as cracks, and vegetation growth on pipe joints, all of which jeopardizes the integrity and functionality of the storm drain system. Such a failure in the roadway jeopardizes the integrity of the road and places the traveling public at risk. The Engineering Division proposes to contract with Environmental Land Development (ELD) and Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers, Inc. (AACE) for the exploration and determination of the cause of failure, and the replacement and/or lining of approximately 80 linear feet of the existing 30" culvert and all existing ancillary features that will be affected by the replacement. Repair and construction cost are estimated to be within $50,000.00 to $150,000.00. The proposed work as described above meets the definition of an emergency as described in the St. Lucie County Purchasing Policy Procedures, Paragraph 20.2. There is an immediate need to restore the roadway from its current condition to avoid serious consequences that may affect the life, health, welfare or property of any citizen. Paragraph 20.4 of the Purchasing Policy states the Department F1 Director must obtain the authorization of the County Administrator or designee for emergency purchases that exceed the Director's authorization limit. Additionally, the County Administrator will request "after the fact" approval from the Board of County Commissioners if it is determined that the emergency purchase exceeds his authorization limit. It is our recommendation that the County should proceed with the emergency repair and construction to protect the integrity of the roadway and provide a safe route for the motoring public. 11. The next Board meeting is currently scheduled for July 28, 2020.. 12. Public health, safety and welfare requires that the County proceed with the Selvitz Road Culvert Repair project before the next Board meeting. 13. Paragraph 2 of the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency provides that the County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to protect human life and prosperity, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The determinations, orders, and declarations identified above are incorporated herein. 2. 1 hereby authorize the Purchasing Manager to waive the formal sealed bid requirements for the Selvitz Road Culvert Repair Project. 3. 1 hereby authorize the County Administrator or designee to sign contracts with Environmental Land Development and Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers, Inc. to construct the Selvitz Road Culvert Replacement Project, subject to review and approval of the form of the contract by the County Attorney. 4. This Order, as set out above, shall be placed on the agenda of the next Board of County Commissioners meeting for purposes of review and ratification. Severability. 3 Any provision(s) within this Order that conflict(s) with any State or Federal law or constitutional provision, or conflict(s) with or are superseded by a current or subsequently -issued Executive Order of the Governor or the President of the United States, shall be deemed inapplicable and deemed to be severed from this Order, with the remainder of the Order remaining intact and in full force and effect. This Order is effective as of 8:00 a.m. on.- day of July 2020. This Order will expire upon the expiration of the existing State of Local Emergency, as same may be extended by subsequent order or declaration, unless earlier terminated by subsequent Order. Prior resolutions and emergency orders remain in force and effect unless modified or superseded. This Order shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Signed this /' - day of 7' 2020 at TW (a.m.) p.m 4