HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2007-179Temp. Reso. #11312
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO PURCHASE PUMPS
AND APPURTENANCES FROM ABS PUMPS, INC., A SOLE
SOURCE SUPPLIER, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
REPLACEMENT OF FORTY-NINE (49) OF THE CITY'S
EIGHTY-TWO (82) WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS;
AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE FOR SAID PURPOSE IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department currently operates and maintains eighty-two
(82) wastewater pump stations; and
WHEREAS, forty-nine (49) of these stations utilize pumps and appurtenances
manufactured by ABS Pumps, 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 ABS Pumps,
Inc. (a copy of said justification attached hereto as "Exhibit 1 "); and
WHEREAS, the purchase of pumps 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, ABS Pumps, Inc., is the sole source supplier of compatible equipment
with the original pumps and the City's specifications for submersible 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 ABS Pumps, 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
Program 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 ABS Pumps, Inc., a sole source manufacturer, for the repair and
maintenance of forty-nine (49) of the City's eighty-two (82) wastewater pump stations in an
amount not to exceed $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2008; and
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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 pumps
and appurtenances from ABS Pumps, Inc., as a sole source provider for said supplies, in a
Fiscal Year 2008 amount not to 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 forty-nine (49) wastewater
pump stations from ABS Pumps, Inc., a sole source provider of said supplies.
SECTION 3:
An expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to exceed
$65,000 for Fiscal Year 2008 is hereby approved.
SECTION 4: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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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.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this��"day of " 2007.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
SAMUEL S. G REN
CITY ATTO�NEY
BETH FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD
DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER
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We know how waterworks
October 9, 2007
Scott London
City of Tamarac
Utilities Operations Manager
7525 N.W. 881h Ave.
Tamarac, FL 33321
Subject: ABS Pumps product source
Dear: Mr. London
"EXHIBIT 1"
TR #11312
ABS is the sole source manufacturer and provider of original ABS Pumps and parts. Due to
compatibility and warranty issues ABS 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.
Corporate Office:
Regional Offices and Divisions:
ABS USA
Southeast Region
Dewatering Division
Western Region
ABS Canada
140 Pond View Drive
111 Maritime Drive
3849 N. Palmer Street
11335 Sunrise Park Dr.
1401 Meyerside Drive,Unit#2
Meriden, CT 06450
Sanford, FL 32771
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1 G8
Tel: (203) 238-2700
Tel: (407) 330-3456
Tel: (414) 964-3400
Tel: (916) 949-7075
Tel: (905) 670-4677
Fax:(203) 238-0738
Fax:(407) 330-3404
Fax:(414) 964-0677
Fax:(916) 949-7359
Fax:(905) 670-3709
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