HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2005-222Temp. Reso. #10855
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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passage and adoption.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this-Olay of De(�,fry)�xf,2005.
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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
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"EXHIBIT 1"
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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.