HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2019-124 Temp. Reso. #13362
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019- /i
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING HYDRA SERVICE,
INC., AS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR PUMPS AND
APPURTENANCES UTILIZED AT SIXTY-FOUR (64) CITY
WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE
EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUMPS AND
APPURTENANCES FROM HYDRA SERVICE, INC., FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
• WHEREAS, the City operates and maintains eighty-six (86) wastewater pump
stations; and
WHEREAS, sixty-four (64) of the eighty-six (86) pump stations utilize installed
pumps and appurtenances manufactured by Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Sulzer(ABS) Pumps Solutions, 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 Sulzer (ABS) Pumps Solutions, Inc., sole
regional distributor, Hydra Service, 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, Hydra Service, Inc., is the sole regional distributor of compatible
equipment that matches the original pump equipment and meets the City's specifications
for submersible pumps; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Services, Financial Services Director, and the
Purchasing & Contracts Manager have recognized Hydra Service, Inc., as a sole source
distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, 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 6-148 (b); and
WHEREAS, available funds exist in the various accounts within the Utilities
Operating and Renewal & Replacement funds for said purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing & Contracts
Manager recommend the designation of Hydra Service, Inc., as a sole regional distributor
of Sulzer(ABS) pumps, and recommend approval of the expenditure of funds to purchase
pumps and appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $95,000;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, deems it to be in
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the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to designate Hydra
Service, Inc., as a sole source regional distributor of Sulzer (ABS) pumps, for pumps and
appurtenances utilized at sixty-four (64) wastewater pump stations, and to authorize
expenditures for the purchase of said supplies from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $95,000 for Fiscal Year 2020.
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 referenced herein is incorporated within this resolution and made a specific part
• hereof.
SECTION 2: Hydra Service, Inc., is designated as the sole source distributor
for pumps and appurtenances utilized at sixty-four (64) pumping stations, and the
appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to purchase pumps and appurtenances
from Hydra Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $95,000 for Fiscal Year 2020.
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
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Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this / 3 day of 77,/141''/4 2019.
MI HELLE J. O Z
MAYOR
ATTEST:
LILLIAN PABON, CMC
ACTING CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GELIN
DIST 3: COMM. FISHMAN
DIST 4: V/M PLACKO
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
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SA UEL1 Sr. GO
CITY ATTORNE
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TR 13362-EXHIBIT 1
SULZER
Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.
140 Pond View Drive
Meriden,CT 06450
Phone (203)238 2700
Fax (203)514 4364
www.sulzer.com
October 24,2019
Hydra Service's as Contracted Sulzer Distributor for Sulzer(ABS) type products
To Whom It May Concern:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm that Hydra Service is the contracted sole distributor for
Sulzer wastewater (formerly ABS) products for the wastewater market. Hydra Service's territory
includes the state of Florida.
Nationally we utilize a network of independent distributors/service centers to serve Municipal,
Industrial, Building Trades and Dewatering market segments in specific territories. The
authorized distributor for Sulzer products in these segments/territories has the expertise,
knowledge, training and access to the latest product developments and upgrades, along with
• genuine OEM parts. Hydra service is trained in the latest methods in care and start-up of our
equipment and has the ability to execute warranty claims.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
Lance Reed
Gib eed
Sulzer
Lance.reed(a�sulzer.com
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