HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2013-122Temp. Reso. #12423
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2013 /;4�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO DESIGNATE HYDRA
SERVICE, INC., AS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR
PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES UTILIZED AT FIFTY-TWO
(52) 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 $95,000 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City operates and maintains eighty-two (82) wastewater pump
stations; and
WHEREAS, fifty-two (52) of the eighty-two (82) pump stations utilize installed
pumps and appurtenances manufactured by Sulzer (ABS) Pumps, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Sulzer (ABS) Pumps, 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, Inc. sole regional
distributor, Hydra Service, Inc. ("Exhibit 1 "); and
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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 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, Inc., 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, Inc., as a sole regional 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
$95,000; 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, Inc., as a sole source regional distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, for pumps and
appurtenances utilized at fifty-two (52) wastewater pump stations, and to authorize
expenditures for the purchase of said supplies from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $95,000 for Fiscal Year 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION L
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 attached hereto is incorporated herein and made a specific part of this
resolution.
SECTION I
Hydra Service, Inc., is designated as the sole source distributor
for pumps and appurtenances utilized at fifty-two (52) 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 $95,000 for Fiscal Year 2014.
SECTION I
All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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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 11--tk day of ,
2013.
BETH TALABISC
ATTEST:
PATRICIA TEUFEL, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR TALABISCO
DIST 1: COMM. BUSHN L�_
DIST 2: VICE MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSE
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSL
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
SAMUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
SULZER
"EXHIBIT 1 " Sulzer Pumps
Wastewater Solutions
TR #12423 ABS USA
140 Pond View Drive
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone +1 203 238 2700
Fax +1 203 238 0738
www.sulzer.com
Our ref. Hydra Service, Inc. Florida - Sole
Source Letter
To: City of Tamarac Fl
Cell direct +1 770-298-9065
E-mail direct Chuck.adcock@sulzer.com
Document Sole Source Letter
Date October 21, 2013
Subject: Authorized Sulzer ABS Municipal Wastewater Representation and Service Provider
Nationally, we utilize a network of independent distributors to serve Municipal, Industrial and
Dewatering market segments in specific territories. The authorized distributor and Service Provider for
ABS products in these territories has the expertise, knowledge, training and access to the latest
product developments and upgrades, along with genuine OEM parts for the ABS brand. Hydra
Service, Inc. is trained in the latest methods in care and start up of ABS equipment and has the ability
to execute warranty claims. As the authorized local ABS product outlet, Hydra Service is fully equipped
for local technical, commercial and service support and has full backing of the national/global
Wastewater Solutions business segment of Sulzer Pumps — as well as to our central sales, service,
application engineering department and state-of-the-art test facilities located in our Meriden, CT North
American headquarters.
Florida: Entire State including the keys of Monroe and excluding the counties of Sarasota, DeSoto,
Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, Collier, and Monroe
Hydra Service, Inc. is responsible for supplying all Sulzer ABS Products and Genuine Sulzer ABS
Parts used in Municipal Wastewater applications throughout the above territories.
Hydra Service, Inc.
250 Springview Commerce Drive
DeBarry, FL 32713
Phone: 407-330-3456
We thank you for interest in Sulzer ABS products and look forward to working with you on any
upcoming projects
Yours sincerely,
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Chuck Adcock
Southeast Business Development Manager