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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CONTRACT WITH XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA, INC., AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, AND SERVICE OF FLYGT PUMPS.
REQUEST: Authorization to utilize a Hillsborough County contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., as a basis for pricing, for the purchase, delivery, and service of Flygt pumps, not to exceed $225,000 annually.
EXPLANATION: The Utility Department owns and operates 105 sewage lift stations, with a total of 216 pumps. Flygt is one of two pump manufacturers utilized by the Utility. Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. owns the Flygt Corporation and is the only authorized vendor for Flygt products, including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. is also the only authorized repair and warranty provider in the State of Florida (East of the Apalachicola).
On August 14, 2021, Hillsborough County, Florida awarded a five (5) year sole source contract (21659) to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for ongoing and as needed purchases of Flygt-brand pump equipment, replacement parts, and labor. The term of the contract runs through October 31, 2026 and allows for a 9.5 % discount.
Staff requests authorization to utilize a Hillsborough County contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., as a basis for pricing, for the purchase, delivery and service of Flygt pumps, not to exceed $225,000 annually.
Prior fiscal year expenditures are $225,495.00.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: $225,000 is included in the proposed FY 2022 Waste Water Collections Repair and Maintenance budget.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting Our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to utilize a Hillsborough County contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., as a basis for pricing, for the purchase, delivery, and service of Flygt pumps, not to excee...
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