HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-98-008Temp. Reso. #8097 December 29, 1997 1
CITY OF TAMARAC
RESOLUTION NO. R-98- T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO PURCHASE TWO
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS FROM ABS PUMPS, INC., A
SINGLE SOURCE SUPPLIER, AT A COST NOT TO
EXCEED $13,400; APPROVING FUNDING FROM THE
APPROPRIATE UTILITY OPERATING ACCOUNT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac has a number of wastewater pump stations,
including Pump Stations 2A and 35; and
WHEREAS, each of these pump stations is a duplex station, which means that
there are two submersible pumps in each station; and
WHEREAS, the existing submersible pumps in each station were manufactured
by ABS Pumps, Inc.; and
and
WHEREAS, one of the submersible pumps in each station needs to be replaced;
WHEREAS, in order to ensure proper operation with the remaining pumps, to
minimize spare parts inventory, and to eliminate any need for pump station retrofitting to
accept a different pump manufacturer, it is recommended that the new submersible
pumps be manufactured by ABS Pumps, Inc.; and
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WHEREAS, ABS Pumps, Inc., complies with the Utilities Department Standard
Bid Specifications as approved products for wastewater pump stations; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-151(3) of the Tamarac City Code allows for the exception
to bid requirements for equipment in excess of $10,000.00 when available from only
one (1) source; and
WHEREAS, There is only one (1) source for ABS pumps in Florida, as
documented by "Exhibit A"; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities recommends the purchase of two
submersible pumps from ABS Pumps, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $13,400 be
approved; 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 Tamarac, Florida, to purchase two
submersible pumps from ABS Pumps, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $13,400.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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: That the appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to
purchase two pumps at a cost not to exceed $13,400 from ABS Pumps, Inc.
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SECTION 3: That funding is approved from the appropriate Utility Operating
Account.
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.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of
1998.
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JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
ATTEST:
PATRICIA MARCURIO, CMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
appygyed this RESOLUTION as
to or
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CITY ATTORNEY
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RECORD OF COMMIS,
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DIST 3:
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Exhibit A
Scott London
City of Tamarac
Subject: ABS Pumps product source
Dear: Mr Robinson
October 9, 1997
Pursuant to your request regarding source availability of ABS service in Florida, please
be advised that we are the factory direct branch office for the state of Florida. We are
located approximately 35 miles northeast of Orlando in Orange City.
We are also the sole source in Florida for ABS equipment, parts, and service. A complete
inventory of pumps and replacement parts is maintained at our Orange City facility where
we provide full in-house factory service and field service with our fleet of three service
trucks. We also provide weekly pickup and delivery of pumps requiring factory service.
All service, including motor rewinds, is done in-house by factory trained personnel.
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 me or our field
representative, John Scott.
Best Regards,
Paul Robinson
General Manager
Florida Operations
949 Shadick Drive a Orange City, Florida 32763 • (904) 775-6353 • (407) 830-4866 9 FAX (904) 775-3272