Resolution No. 18-03 vRESOLUTION NO. 18-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT TO
PURCHASE THREE (3) GORMAN-RUPP PUMPS FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Department included the cost of replacement heavy
machinery in the FYI 7-18 budget; and
WHEREAS, three (3) Gorman -Rupp pumps are needed to properly operate the
Wastewater Treatment Plant and uphold the expectations of the Florida DEP and the St. Johns
River Water Management District; and
WHEREAS, the City did not solicit competitive bids or quotes for these items, as Gorman -
Rupp products supplied by Hudson Pump & Equipment became the City standard over thirty (30)
years ago, and has been used ever since; and
WHEREAS, this set standard was part of the major pumping station rehabilitation project
that the City undertook at that time, wherein a single pump manufacturer for the rehab project was
strongly encouraged, and Gorman -Rupp was the selected manufacturer;
WHEREAS, parts for older models are readily available, and Gorman -Rupp has kept the
same pump design used by the City for decades; and
WHEREAS, staff is familiar with this brand and can easily perform routine maintenance.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the purchase of three (3) Gorman -
Rupp Pumps in the amount of $62,787 from Hudson Pump & Equipment Associates, Inc., as they
are the sole source distributor of Gorman -Rupp pumps;
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 12th day of February, 2018.
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en Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Br nna M. Dur en,,City Attorney