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November 3, 2009
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009 16)--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO DESIGNATE ABS
PUMPS, INC., AS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR
PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES UTILIZED AT FIFTY-ONE
(51) CITY WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS, AND TO
AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES FROM ABS PUMPS, INC.,
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 FOR THE
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 4, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 2010; 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-one (51) of the eighty-three (83) pump stations utilize installed
pumps and appurtenances manufactured by ABS Pumps, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, 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 ABS Pumps, 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, ABS Pumps, Inc., is the sole source supplier 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 chosen to designate ABS Pumps, Inc., as a sole source supplier, 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 ABS Pumps, Inc., as a sole source supplier, and
recommend approval of the expenditure of funds to purchase pumps and appurtenances
from ABS Pumps, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,000; 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 ABS
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Pumps, Inc., as a sole source supplier for pumps and appurtenances utilized at fifty-one
(51) wastewater pump stations, and to authorize expenditures for the purchase of pumps
and appurtenances from ABS Pumps, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for the
period of November 4, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
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: ABS Pumps, Inc., is designated as the sole source supplier for
pumps and appurtenances utilized at fifty-one (51) pumping stations, and the appropriate
City Officials are hereby authorized to purchase pumps and appurtenances from ABS
Pumps, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for the period of November 4, 2009
through September 30, 2010.
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 thisg�d-ay of ,
2009.
ATTEST:
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MARION SWAN N, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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S U K S G EN
CITY ATTORNEY
BETH FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
DIST 1: COMM BUSHNELL
DIST 2: COMM ATKINS-GRAD
DIST 3: COMM GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM DRESSLER
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"EXHIBIT 1"
TR #11728
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October 1, 2009
City of Tamarac
Subject: ABS Pumps product source
Dear: Mr Jablonka
ABS Pump, Inc, is the sole source manufacturer and provider of original ABS Pumps and parts. Due to
compatibility and warranty issues ABS Pumps, Inc. recommends the purchase of "Original' components
and parts.
The ABS Factory Branch is located in Sanford, Florida where a complete inventory of pumps and
replacement parts is maintained. Our Sanford facility provides full in-house warranty service.
I trust this letter will meet favorably with you and should you have any additional questions or further
requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Paul Robinson
General Manager
Florida Operations
Corporate office:
Regional Office& and Divisions:
ABS USA
Southeast Region
Dewatering Division
140 Pond View Drive
I I I Maritime Drive
3849 N. Palmer Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Sanford, FL 32771
Milwaukee, W1$3212
Tel: (203) 238-2700
Tel: (407) 330-3456
Tel: (414) 964-3400
Fax:(203) 238-0738
Fax!(407) 330-3404
Fax:(414) 964-0677
ABS is a company in the Cardo Group
Western Region
11335 Sunrise Park Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Tel: (916) 949-7075
Fax:(916) 949-7359
ABS Canada
1401 Meyeraide Drive,Unit#2
Mississauga, Ontario UT 108
Tel: (905) 670-4677
Fax:(905) 670-3709
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