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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2005-222Temp. Reso. #10855 November 14, 2005 Page 1 of 4 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2005- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO PURCHASE PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES FROM ABS PUMPS, INC., A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIER, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR SAID PURPOSES FROM ABS PUMPS, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Utilities Department currently operates and maintains seventy-six (76) wastewater pump stations; and WHEREAS, forty-three (43) of these stations utilize pumps and appurtenances manufactured by ABS Pumps, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the compatibility of pumps and appurtenances with originally installed equipment is necessary due to unique physical constraints within the wastewater pump stations, requiring the use of specialized equipment only available through ABS Pumps, Inc. (a copy of said justification attached hereto as "Exhibit 1 "); and WHEREAS, the purchase of pumps from other manufacturers would require the City to perform expensive renovations of the pump stations; and Temp. Reso. #10855 November 14, 2005 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, standardization of pump equipment is desirable in order to maintain continuity of replacement parts; and WHEREAS, ABS Pumps, Inc., is the sole source supplier of compatible equipment with the original pumps and the City's specifications for submersible pumps; and WHEREAS, City of Tamarac Code § 6-151 grants the authority to waive competitive bid requirements for the purchase of supplies and services available from a sole source; and WHEREAS, the cost of said pumps and appurtenances from ABS Pumps, Inc., is both fair and reasonable and is equal to or better than what would be extended to another customer with similar needs; and WHEREAS, available funds exist in the appropriate Utilities Capital Improvement Project and Operating budgets for said purpose; and WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and the Purchasing and Contracts Manager recommend that the appropriate City Officials authorize the purchase of pumps and appurtenances from ABS Pumps, Inc., a sole source manufacturer, for the repair and maintenance of wastewater pump stations in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for Fiscal Year2006;and I Temp. Reso. #10855 November 14, 2005 Page 3 of 4 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to purchase pumps and appurtenances from ABS Pumps, Inc., as a sole source providerfor said supplies, in a Fiscal Year 2006 amount not to exceed $120,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, THAT: SECTION 1: - The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution. I SECTION 2: - The appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to purchase pumps and appurtenances for the maintenance and repair of wastewater pump stations from ABS Pumps, Inc., a sole source provider of said supplies. SECTION 3: An expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for Fiscal Year 2006 is hereby approved. SECTION 4: - All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. I Temp. Reso. #10855 November 14, 2005 Page 4 of 4 SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held byanycourtof competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional orinvalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. (ZPrT1r)K1 A passage and adoption. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this-Olay of De(�,fry)�xf,2005. ATTEST: -JM�A�RION S�WEN N, CM�C �O CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. SAMUELS.GOREN CITY ATTORNEY JOE SCHREIBER MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION' MAYOR SCHREIBER DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER DIST 2: V/M TALABISCO DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF DIST 4: COMM. ROBERTS I I AD/mg I "EXHIBIT 1" TR #10855 We know how waterworks September 20, 2005 Scott London C I t Y of Tarn arac Utilities Operations Manager SLIN,cct: A13S Pump,, product SOUrCC Dear: Mr. London A13S Pump, Inc. is the sole source manufacturer and provider of original ABS Pumps and parts. Due to compatibility and warranty issue,-, ABS Pumps, Inc. recommends the purchase of "Original" components and parts. The ABS Factory Branch is located in Sanford, Florida where a complete inventory of pumps and replacement parts, is maintained. Our Sanford facility provides full in-house warranty service. 1. trust this letter will meet favorably with you and should you have any additional questions or further requirement.,,, please do not hesitate to contact us, Best. Regards, Paul Robinson General Manager A13S Pumps, Inc.