HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2021-122Temp. Reso. #13699
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021- eT'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING HYDRA
SERVICE, INC., AS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR
PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES UTILIZED AT SIXTY-FIVE
(65) CITY WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS, AND TO
AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES FROM HYDRA SERVICE,
INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR SAID PURPOSE FOR A PERIOD OF
TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS; AUTHORIZING AN
ANNUAL EXPENDITURE FROM THE APPROPRIATE
ACCOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR SAID PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, -
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City operates and maintains eighty-seven (87) wastewater pump
stations; and
WHEREAS, sixty-five (65) of the eighty-seven (87) pump stations utilize installed
pumps and appurtenances manufactured by Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, Inc., manufactured the pumps
originally installed at these stations; and
WHEREAS, the compatibility of pumps and appurtenances is necessary due to
unique physical constraints within the wastewater pump stations, requiring the use of
specialized equipment only available through Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, Inc., sole
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regional distributor, Hydra Service, Inc., a copy of the Sole Source Letter is hereto
attached 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
WHEREAS, standardization of pump equipment is desirable in order to maintain
continuity of replacement parts; and
WHEREAS, Hydra Service, Inc., is the contracted Sulzer sole distributor for Sulzer
(formerly ABS) wastewater products, including pumps, mixers, blowers, and aerators for
the Municipal Wastewater Collection and Treatment Market, Hydra Service's territory
includes the entire state of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Services, Director of Financial Services, and the
Purchasing & Contracts Manager have recognized Hydra Service, Inc., as the contracted
sole source distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, based on the fact that no other
manufacturer will be able to meet the physical compatibility requirements of the City as
provided under City Code 6-148 (b); and
WHEREAS, available funds exist in the various accounts within the Utilities
Operating and Renewal & Replacement funds for said purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing & Contracts
Manager recommend the designation of Hydra Service, Inc., as the contracted sole
source distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, and recommend approval of the expenditure
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of funds to purchase pumps and appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed the annual approved budget for said purpose; and
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 designate Hydra
Service, Inc. as the contracted sole source distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, for pumps
and appurtenances utilized at sixty-five (65) wastewater pump stations, and to authorize
expenditures for the purchase of said supplies from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed the annual approved budget for said purpose, for a twenty-four (24) month
period.
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
upon adoption hereof. All Exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a
specific part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: Hydra Service, Inc., is the contracted sole source distributor
for pumps and appurtenances utilized at sixty-five (65) pumping stations, and the
appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to purchase pumps and appurtenances
from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed the annual approved budget for said
purpose, for a twenty-four (24) month period.
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SECTION 3: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid,
in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications
of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this / M
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September 30, 2021
Subject: Hydra Service Inc. as Contracted Sulzer Distributor for Sulzer (ABS) type products
To the City of Tamarac, Florida:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm that Hydra Service Inc. located in DeBary, Florida is the
contracted Sulzer sole distributor for Sulzer wastewater (formerly ABS) products, including
pumps, mixers, blowers and aerators, for the Municipal Wastewater Collection and Treatment
market. Hydra Service's territory includes the entire state of Florida.
Nationally we utilize a network of independent distributors/service centers to serve Municipal,
Industrial, Building Trades and Dewatering market segments in specific territories. The
authorized distributor for Sulzer products in these segments/territories has the expertise,
knowledge, training and access to the latest product developments and upgrades, along with
genuine OEM parts. Hydra Service, Inc. is trained in the latest methods in care and start-up of
our equipment and has the ability to execute warranty claims.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
Anne Chalmers
Regional Sales Manager
Southeast Region