HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2023-133Temp. Reso. #14023
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023 - /53
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-eight (88) wastewater pump
stations; and
WHEREAS, sixty-five (65) of the eighty-eight (88) 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
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specialized equipment only available through Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, Inc., sole
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
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source distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, and recommend approval of the expenditure
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: Funding is available for wastewater pump purchases from the
appropriate accounts within the Utility Fund in the Wastewater Division operating budget.
SECTION 4: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: 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.
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SECTION 6
passage and adoption.
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This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this Y'f" day of I"OA 'Pz 2023.
MI HELLE J. GOMEZ
ATTEST: MAYOR
KI B RLY DILLON, CMC
CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 1: V/M BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. WRIGHT, JR.
DIST 3: COMM. VILLALOBOS
DIST 4: COMM. DANIEL
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND RELIANCE
OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC ONLY.
CITY ATTORNEY
TR 14023 EXHIBIT 1
SULZER
Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.
108 Leigus Road, Suite 1180
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone (203) 238 2700
Fax (203) 514 4364
www.sulzer.com
29 September 2023
Subject: Hydra Service Inc as Contracted Sulzer Distributor for Sulzer (ABS) type
products
To: City of Tamarac, Florida:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm that Hydra Service Inc., located in DeBary, Florida, is the
sole Distributor contracted 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 the
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 staff 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,
Tim Laskowski
Regional Sales Manager
Sulzer Pump Solutions
(972) 654 - 0553
Timothy.laskowski@sulzer.com
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