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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25498
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2-367(d) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, THE SOLE
SOURCE PURCHASE OF AMERICAN DARLING FIRE HYDRANTS
FROM AMERICAN FLOW CONTROL, IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF $60,000.
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department purchases replacement fire hydrants
on an annual basis, and the fire hydrants are replaced as needed following an annual
inspection; and
WHEREAS, the American Darling brand is the product chosen because of its
lower maintenance cost and commonality with fire hydrants already in use; and
WHEREAS, approximately 50% of the fire hydrants in Miami Beach are the
American Darling brand, and at the current rate all fire hydrants will be replaced within
the next six years; and
WHEREAS, the other brands of fire hydrant in use are Iowa, Kennedy,
Waterless, U.S. Pipe and Mueller, and the repair parts are not interchangeable between
the various brands; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is also attempting to standardize by using the
American Darling brand; and
WHEREAS, all of the hydrants considered are comparable in price, and the
advantage to the City comes from the parts and inventory standardization; and
WHEREAS, American Flow Control is the sole source of manufacture for the
American Darling Fire Hydrant requested by Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has complied with the requirements
for sole source purchases pursuant to Section 2-367(d) of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that
the Mayor and City Commission approve the sole source purchase of American Darling
fire hydrants from American Flow Control, in the estimated annual amount of $60,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of
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American-Darling Valve and Wateroua
A DIVISION OF AMI!RICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY
p. O. BOX 'O'17 . 8IRMINGHAM, AL 35202-27'0 . TEL: 2lI5I325-7858 . FAX: 8OOIell1-358ll
lanuazy 9, 2004
Mr. Ron Helphand
City of Miami Beach
Public Works Dept.
4S 1 Dade Blvd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Subject: American-Darling S 1/4 B84B Hydrant
Dear Mr. Helphand.
This letter is in response to your request for certification that American Flow Control is the sole
source of manufacture for the American-Darling S W' B84B Fire Hydrant. We are please to
confirm that fact to you.
We have been furnishing the S W' B84B Fire Hydrant to the City of Miami Beach, FL since
approximately 1995. This model is Factory Mutual approved and Underwriters Laboratories
listed. It also comes with our 10-year warranty against defective materials and workmanship.
Thank you for your interest and continued use of our products and we look forward to serving
you in the future. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us at your convenience.
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American Flow Control
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, Approving the Sole
Source Purchase of American Darling Fire Hydrants from American Flow Control, in the Estimated Annual
Amount of $60,000.
Issue:
Shall the Commission Adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Public Works Department purchases replacement fire hydrants on an annual basis. The fire hydrants
are replaced as needed following an annual inspection. The American Darling brand is the product chosen
because of its lower maintenance cost and commonality with fire hydrants already in use. Approximately
50% of the fire hydrants in Miami Beach are the American Darling brand. At the current rate all fire hydrants
will be replaced within the next six years.
The other brands of fire hydrant in use are Iowa, Kennedy, Waterless, U.S. Pie and Mueller. The repair
parts are not interchangeable between the various brands. Miami-Dade County is also attempting to
standardize by using the American Darling brand.
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
IN/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 $ 60,000 191 .4400.000481
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Finance Dep!. Total $ 60,000
Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
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City Manager
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AGENDA ITEM
DATE
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: February 25, 2004
Jorge M. Gonzalez \ _ ~
City Manager U v--- D
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF AMERICAN DARLING FIRE HYDRANTS FROM
AMERICAN FLOW CONTROL, IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT
OF $60,000.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
From:
Subject:
Adopt the Resolution.
BID AMOUNT AND FUNDING
Funding in the amount of $60,000 is available from the Public Works Department Account
Number 191.4400.000481
ANALYSIS
The Public Works Department purchases replacement fire hydrants on an annual basis.
The fire hydrants are replaced as needed following an annual inspection. The American
Darling brand is the product chosen because of its lower maintenance cost and
commonality with fire hydrants already in use. Approximately 50% of the fire hydrants in
Miami Beach are the American Darling brand. At the current rate all fire hydrants will be
replaced within the next six years.
The other brands of fire hydrant in use are Iowa, Kennedy, Waterless, U.S. Pie and
Mueller. The repair parts are not interchangeable between the various brands. Miami-
Dade County is also attempting to standardize by using the American Darling brand. All of
the hydrants considered are comparable in price. The advantage to the City comes from
the parts and inventory standardization.
American Flow Control is the sole source of manufacture for the American Darling Fire
Hydrant requested by Public Works Department. (See attached sole source letter)
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, adopt the attached resolution, herein approving the sole source purchase
of American Darling Fire Hydrants from American Flow Control, in the estimated annual
amount of $60,000.
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American-Darling Valve and Waterous
A DIVISION OF AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY
AMERICAN FLOW CONTROL
P. O. BOX 2727 . BIRMINGHAM, AL 35202-2727 . TEL: 2051325-7856 . FAX: SOO/61ll-3589
January 9, 2004
Mr. Ron Helphand
City of Miami Beach
Public Works Dept.
451 Dade Blvd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Subject: American-Darling 5 1/4 B84B Hydrant
Dear Mr. Helphand,
This letter is in response to your request for certification that American Flow Control is the sole
source of manufacture for the American-Darling 5 W' B84B Fire Hydrant. We are please to
confirm that fact to you.
We have been furnishing the 5 Yo" B84B Fire Hydrant to the City of Miami Beach, FL since
approximately 1995. This model is Factory Mutual approved and Underwriters Laboratories
listed. It also comes with our 10-year warranty against defective materials and worlananship.
Thank you for your interest and continued use of our products and we look forward to serving
you in the future. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us at your convenience.
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Customer Service Representative
American Flow Control
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cc: George Clark - Orlando
Visit our Web Site at http://www.aclpco.com