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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2009-014Temp. Reso. #11553 January 6, 2009 Page 1 of 4 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2009- 14 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 $65,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009; 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. (a copy of said justification attached hereto and incorporated herein and made a specific part hereof as "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 Temp. Reso. #11553 January 6, 2009 Page 2 of 4 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; and 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 appropriate Utilities Capital Improvement Project and Operating budgets 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 amount not to exceed $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2009; 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 & 1 1 Temp. Reso. #11553 January 6, 2009 Page 3 of 4 Loveless pumps and appurtenances from Sanders Company, Inc., as a sole regional distributor for said supplies, in a Fiscal Year 2009 amount not to exceed $65,000. 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. 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 $65,000. SECTION 3: An expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2009 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 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. Temp. Reso. #11553 January 6, 2009 Page 4 of 4 SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED thisA�day of 4.c 112009. ATTEST: MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. S L, S. EN CITY A 0 NEY 4 9/W � &/�' �' BETH FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO DIST 1: COMM BUSHNELL DIST 2: VM ATKINS-GRAD DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER'' 1 J Q* Smith & Loveless, Inc. 14040 Santa Fe Trail Dr. Lenexa, KS 66215 Ph. 913-888-5201, fax 913-888-6503 January 1, 2009 City of Tamarac Public Utilities Dept 10101 State Street Tamarac, FI. 33321 Attn: Mr Scott London Subject: Replacement Smith & Loveless Equipement Dear Mr. London "EXHIBIT 1" TR #11553 Smith & Loveless, Inc. is a manufacturer of Water, Waste Water treatment equipment and prefabricated Pump Stations. When replacement S&L products are required, it is recommended that they be replaced with OEM parts manufactured by Smith & Loveless and supplied through Sanders Company Inc. This is to certify that Sanders Company Inc is the exclusive OEM municipal representative for Smith & Loveless Package Pump Stations and Water, Wastewater Treatment equipment in the State of Florida. In this capacity, they function as our local sole source supplier for all new and replacement Smith & Loveless products. Sincerely, Tim Paulsen Manager, After Market Division