HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2010-150Temp. Reso. #11952
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2010�i5o
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 $105,000.00 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City operates and maintains eighty-three (83) wastewater pump
stations; and
WHEREAS, fifty-two (52) of the eighty-three (83) pump stations utilize installed
pumps and appurtenances manufactured by Hydra Service, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Hydra Service, 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 ABS Pumps, Inc.'s 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 Utilities and the Purchasing and Contracts Manager
have recognized Hydra Service, Inc., as a sole source distributor of ABS Pumps, Inc.,
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 6-151; and
WHEREAS, available funds exist in the appropriate Utilities Capital and Operating
budgets for said purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and the Purchasing and Contracts Manager
recommend the designation of Hydra Service, Inc., as a sole regional distributor of ABS
Pumps, Inc., and recommend approval of the expenditure of funds to purchase pumps and
appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00; 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
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Service, Inc., as a sole source regional distributor of ABS Pumps, Inc., for pumps and
appurtenances utilized at fifty-two (52) wastewater pump stations, and to authorize
expenditures for the purchase said supplies from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $105,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2011.
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: 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 $105,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2011.
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.
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SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of bY
2010.
ATTEST:
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PETER M.-J. RICH DSON, CRM, CMC
G% CITY CLERK:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM.
J� SAMUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
0 RE FAIN
BETH •
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RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR TALABISCO (Izj` -f�-fJ "
DIST 1: V/M BUSHNELL -'
DIST 2: COMM. GOMEZ
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER�
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"EXHIBIT 1"
TR #11952
To: Our Valued Customers
From: Jason N. Goldberg
Date: October 1, 2010
Subject: New Ownership and Service Expansion of our ABS Florida Operation
Dear Valued Customer:
It is with great pleasure and excitement we announce that the ABS USA, and long time sales and service partner
Hydra Service Inc., will expand our alliance in our existing direct market coverage of Florida in a way which will bring
sales, start up, and aftermarket support to an entirely new level. On September 1, 2010 Hydra Service Inc. will
assume control in its entirety the ABS Florida direct operation. Hydra Service Inc. will provide product sales and
support for all ABS products, as well as expanded coverage of the other equipment and services which have earned
them the reputation as a superior service provider in the South-eastern United States, an area they have been serving
since 1982.
Hydra Service, with over 28 years of experience servicing the municipal, industrial and mining markets in Alabama,
Mississippi, and Northern Florida, and ABS, have long been a part of each other's family and business. We thank you
for your direct patronage over the years, and know that it will continue and grow through Hydra Service in ways which
will offer even more value and flexibility.
The entire ABS Florida staff that you currently work with will remain as part of Hydra Service to serve you with 100%
continuity, even as the scope of what they will be able to offer you increases. Jimmy Doyle, President and CEO of
Hydra Service Inc. is passionately involved in his business- you will be meeting him and the new management team
members in short order.
Hydra Service Inc. (www.hydraservice.net) is a customer focused organization committed to unsurpassed customer
satisfaction and 2417 service, as well as ensuring the supply of products with the highest quality and reliability. The
Hydra Service operational facilities contain full machine shop capabilities, motor rewind and control manufacturing — as
well as an expansive ABS inventory.
Again, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you and supply you with ABS equipment through Hydra Service.
Sincerely,
&n
Jason N. Goldberg, P. Eng.
Vice President of Sales
North America
Corporate office:
ABS USA ABS Pumps Corp.
140 Pond View Drive 1401 Meyerside Drive,UniW2
Meriden, CT 06450 Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1G8
Tel: (203) 238-2700 Tel: (905) 6704677
Fax:(203) 238-0738 Fax:(905) 670-3709
ABS is a company in the Cardo Group www.absqroui)usa.com
www.absgroup.ca