HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2011-134Temp. Reso. #12121
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2011-13V
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO PURCHASE PUMPS
AND APPURTENANCES FROM SANDERS COMPANY, INC.,
A SOLE SOURCE DISTRIBUTOR OF SMITH & LOVELESS,
INC. SUPPLIES, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
REPLACEMENT OF WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS;
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR SAID PURPOSES
FROM SANDERS COMPANY, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department currently operates and maintains eighty-three
(83) wastewater pump stations; and
WHEREAS, nineteen (19) of these stations utilize pumps and appurtenances
manufactured by Smith & Loveless, 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 Smith &
Loveless, Inc.'s sole regional distributor, Sanders Company, Inc. ("Exhibit 1 "); and
WHEREAS, the purchase of pumps and appurtenances 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, Sanders Company, Inc., is the sole regional distributor of compatible
equipment with the original pumps and the City's specifications for above -grade 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;
WHEREAS, the cost of said pumps and appurtenances from Sanders Company,
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 various accounts within the Utilities Renewal
and Replacement fund 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 Sanders Company, Inc., a sole regional distributor of Smith &
Loveless, Inc., supplies, for the repair and maintenance of wastewater pump stations in an
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amount not to exceed $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2012; 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 purchase Smith &
Loveless pumps and appurtenances from Sanders Company, Inc., as a sole regional
distributor for said supplies, in Fiscal Year 2012 in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
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.
The exhibit attached hereto is incorporated herein and made a specific part of this
resolution.
SECTION 2:
The appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to purchase
pumps and appurtenances for the maintenance and repair of wastewater pump stations
from Sanders Company, Inc., a sole regional distributor of Smith & Loveless supplies in an
amount not to exceed $75,000.
SECTION 3:
An expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 for Fiscal Year 2012 is hereby approved.
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
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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 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this /7 day of , 2011.
ATTEST:
PETER M. J. RI HARDSON, CRM, CMC
CITY CLERK.
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SAM EL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
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PAMELA BUSHNELL
MAYOR
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DIST 4:
COMM. DRESSLE
"EXHIBIT 1"
TR #12121
Smith & Loveless, lnc.
14040 Santa Fe Trail Drive
Lenexa, Kansas 6621 -1284
United States of America
Phone, (913� 888-521,)1
Fax: (91 888-21 7 3
101312011
City of Tamarac
Public Utilities Dept
10101 State Street
Tamarac, FL_ 33321
Attm Mr, Chet Jablonka
Subject: Smith, & Loveless Bode Source Letter
Dear Mr, Jablonka
This is to advise that aH Smith & Loveiess manufactured equipment. accessories andl'or parts
are supplied by our sole source exclusive representative the Sanders Company Inc. in The State
of Florida.
Smith and Loveless Inc. as the manufacturer of Sewage Treatment and Package Pump Station
equipment establishes the suggested p,rici,ng for its products, with no price variables for the
same equipment between representatives in different areas, While suggested pricing is
established by Smith and Loveless Inc, the City of Tamarac enjoys a d scount on this pricing
from the Sanders Company. This is due to the close proximity of the Sanders Company_ to. the
City s locat on and their on going ability to provide :both sales and service to the city on a cost
effective basis.
'v'Ve do thank you for allowing Smith, & Loveless to be a sole source .supplier ofWaste- %Water
Process Equipment to your Cliy.
Sincerely,
Robert Durdee
Manager, Pumping Systems
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cc; David Sanders/Sanders (Somp.any
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