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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation of the City Manager to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase of six (6) Sanitary Submersible Pumps from Xylem Water Solutions Inc. in the estimated amount of $139,665 as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
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Public Works has identified six (6) sanitary pump stations in need of replacement pumps due to their expired useful life. As per Miami-Dade Code Section 24-42.2(13), each utility is required to maintain pump station operations and maintenance to facilitate proper operation and maintenance activities.
The existing pumps are Flyght brand and are specifically designed to operate within parameters which are unique to the below pump stations. Additionally, these pumps are an essential component of City’s sanitary distribution system. The pump stations requiring replacement pumps are: Campamento Pump Station 1, Campamento Pump Station 2, Solano Prado #1, Solano Prado #2 and City Pump Station G.
It is not feasible nor cost effective to replace the pumps with another brand that would result in additional costs for design fees and other changes to the pump station system that would not be in the best interest of the City.
Xylem Water Solutions Company USA, Inc. is the exclusive supplier of Flygt Products for the State of Florida.
Under Section 2-689 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Sole Source Procurement,” an award may be made without competitive bids when there is only one source available to fulfill the needs of the City.
Fiscal Impact
The new pumps will minimize the need for emergency maintenance and repairs. This will also comply with Miami-Dade County’s requirements, per Code Section 24-42.2(13).