HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2020-104 Temp. Reso. #13513
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020- ` •
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 2021; 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., a copy of the Sole Source Letter is hereto
attached 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, 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, Interim 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 the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to designate Hydra
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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 2021.
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
upon adoption hereof. All Exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a
specific part of this Resolution.
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 2021.
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
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of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of wI ° 2020.
ICHELLE J. MEZ
ATTEST: MAYOR
N IFE JOH ON, CMC
CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
P
MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 1: V/M BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GELIN w
DIST 3: COMM. FISHMAN
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO _5
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION as
to form.
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SAMUEL S. . OREN
CITY ATT N EY
TR 13513 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 7,2020
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 OEMparts. Hydra service is trained in the latest methods in care and start-upof our
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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
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Sulzer
Lance.reed(a�sulzer.com
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