HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2008-172Temp. Reso. #11521
November 5, 2008
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2008 - d
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 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 $100,000 FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
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. (a copy of which is attached
hereto as "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 $100,000; 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 $100,000 for the
period of November 4, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
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: 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 $100,000 for the period of November 4, 2008
through September 30, 2009.
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) 6 day of &&42
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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BETH FLANS AUM- ALABISCO
MAYOR
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"EXHIBIT 1"
TR #11521
We know how water works
November 4, 2008
Scott London
City of Tamarac
Utilities Operations Manager
7525 N.W. 88" Ave.
Tamarac, FL 33321
Subject: ABS Pumps product source
Dear: Mr. London
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
ABS Pumps, Inc.
ABS PurnpB, Inr,.
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