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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2020-104 Temp. Reso. #13513 October 28,2020 Page 1 of 4 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 Temp. Reso. #13513 October 28,2020 Page 2 of 4 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 Temp. Reso. #13513 October 28,2020 Page 3 of 4 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 Temp. Reso. #13513 October 28,2020 Page 4 of 4 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. )474:C 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 Y 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 4%41 'ZPOdgi. Sulzer Lance.reed(a�sulzer.com SULZER CONFIDENTIAL