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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-201 g- O /
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIry COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING HYDRA SERVICE,
INC., AS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR PUMPS AND
APPURTENANCES UTTLTZED AT SrXry-FOUR (64) CITY
WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE
EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUMPS AND
APPURTENANCES FROM HYDRA SERVICE, INC., FORAN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1OO,OOO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City operates and maintains eighty-six (86) wastewater pump
stations; and
WHEREAS, sixty-four (64) of the eighty-six (86) pump stations utilize installed
pumps and appurtenances manufactured by Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, lnc.; and
WHEREAS, Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, lnc., manufactured the pumps originally
lnstalled 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, !nc., sole
regional distributor, Hydra Service, lnc. ("Exhibit 1"); and
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WHEREAS, the purchase of pumps from other manufacturers would require the City t
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, lnc., is the sole regional distributor of compatible
equipment that matches the original pump equipment and meets the City's specifications
for submersible pumps; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing & Contracts
Manager have recognized Hydra Service, lnc., as a 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, lnc., as a sole regionaldistributor
of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, and recommend approval of the expenditure of funds to purchase
pumps and appurtenances from Hydra Service, lnc., in an amount not to exceed $1 00,000;
and
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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 designate Hydra
Service, lnc., as a sole source regional distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, for pumps and
appurtenances utilized at sixty-four (64) wastewater pump stations, and to authorize
expenditures for the purchase of said supplies from Hydra Service, lnc., in an amount
not to exceed $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2019.
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.
The exhibit referenced herein is incorporated within this resolution and made a specific part
hereof.
SECTION 2 Hydra Service, lnc., is designated as the sole source distributor
for pumps and appurtenances utilized at sixty-four (64) pumping stations, and the
appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to purchase pumps and appurtenances
from Hydra Service, lnc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2019.
SECTION 3: Al! Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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SECTION 4 !f 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
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day ofqf.l"
2019
ATTEST
P CIA TEU C
CIry CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED TH!S RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
SA UEL S. GOR
M ELLE GO MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE
MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GELIN
DIST 3: COMM. FISHMAN
DIST 4: V/M PLACKO
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ICIry ATTORN
SULZER
"EXHlBlr 1"
TR #1 3224
Sulzer Pumps Solutions lnc.
,l40 Pond View Drive
Moilden, CT 06450
Phone (203) 230 2700
Fax (203) 514 4364
www.sUlzer.com
October 1,2018
SubJect: Hydra Service lnc. as Contracted Sulzer Dlstributor for Sulzer (ABS) type products
To City of Tamarac, Florida:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm that Hydra Service lnc. 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,
lndustrial, 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, tnc. 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
J-on
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Lance Reed
RegionalSales Manager
Southwest Region