Resolution 2019-30936 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30936
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER AND WAIVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
2-367 OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE CITY'S
BEST INTEREST, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE "U.S."
MOTORS" BRAND OF ELECTRIC MOTORS MANUFACTURED BY NIDEC
CORPORATION (WITH SUCH PURCHASES BEING MADE FROM ANY
AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR THEREOF), FOR THE PURPOSE OF
STANDARDIZING THE ELECTRIC MOTORS THAT SERVICE THE VERTICAL
AND HORIZONTAL TURBINE PUMPS AT THE CITY'S WATER AND
WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT AS
MAY BE APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY FOR SUCH PRODUCTS THROUGH
THE CITY'S BUDGET PROCESS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Public Works Department operates and maintains
six (6) Water Pump Stations and 12 Wastewater Pump Stations ("Pump Stations") that are
equipped with U.S. Motors brand of electrical motors of different sizes which power the stations
vertical and horizontal turbine pumps; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Motors brand of electric motors, manufactured by Nidec
Corporation, were specified and installed as part of the original construction of the Pump
Stations; and
WHEREAS, from time-to-time, the Pump Station motors require replacement; and
WHEREAS, although it is possible to utilize motors from other manufacturers, doing so
would increase the risk of compatibility and installation issues, which could result in extended
downtime for a Pump Station; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department needs to purchase and keep stock of
replacement motors of different sizes to quickly respond to repair needs; and
WHEREAS, the additional stock of replacement motors will ensure that the City's water
and wastewater Pump Stations remain fully functional during schedule maintenance or during
unforeseen equipment malfunction; and
WHEREAS, ensuring that Pump Stations remain fully functional at all times is essential
for the wellbeing of the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department seeks to standardize Pump Station motors
with the U.S. Motors brand for the following reasons:
1) to assure consistency, efficiency and reliability in the operations of our existing Pump
Stations;
2) to minimize maintenance issues;
3) to maximize compatibility with existing equipment and ease of replacement when
repairs are needed;
4) reduce the cost associated with keeping large stock of different brand motors;
5) reduce the learning curve and training associated with the maintenance of the
existing Pump Stations; and
WHEREAS, the Public.Works Department has been utilizing US Motors brand of electric
motors since the original installation of the Pump Stations, and have proven to be of exceptional
quality and reliability; and
WHEREAS, for the reasons stated herein and in the accompanying Commission
Memorandum, pursuant to Section 2-391 of the City Code, the Administration recommends
establishing US Motors brand of electric motors as the City's standard, to be utilized for the
vertical and horizontal turbine pumps at water and wastewater Pump Stations citywide; and
WHEREAS; Nidec Corporation sells its U.S. Motors brand of electric motors through a
network of eight(8) authorized distributors; and
WHEREAS; to expedite the purchase of these critical motors for the City's Pump
Stations, the City Manager further recommends that the Mayor and City Commission waive the
formal bidding requirements and authorize the Administration, on an as needed basis, to seek
quotes from the authorized U.S. Motors distributors, subject to funding availability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the written recommendation of the City Manager and waive, by
5/7ths vote, the formal competitive bidding requirement, in accordance with Section 2-367 of the
City Code, finding such waiver to be in the City's best interest, and authorize the purchase of
the U.S. Motors brand of electric motors manufactured by Nidec Corporation (with such
purchases being made from any authorized distributor thereof), for the purpose of standardizing
the electric motors that service the vertical and horizontal turbine pumps at the City's water and
wastewater pump stations, in the not to exceed amount as may be appropriated annually for
such products through the City's budget process.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 31 day of .1(417 2019.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMP BEM BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 31, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER AND WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 2-367 OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN
THE CITY'S BEST INTEREST, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
THE "U.S." MOTORS" BRAND OF ELECTRIC MOTORS MANUFACTURED
BY NIDEC CORPORATION (WITH SUCH PURCHASES BEING MADE
FROM ANYAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR THEREOF), FOR THE PURPOSE
OF STANDARDIZING THE ELECTRIC MOTORS THAT SERVICE THE
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TURBINE PUMPS AT THE CITY'S WATER
AND WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
AS MAY BE APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY FOR SUCH PRODUCTS
THROUGH THE CITY'S BUDGET PROCESS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach Public Works Department operates and maintains six(6) Water Pump
Stations and 12 Wastewater Pump stations that are equipped with U.S. Motors brand of electric
motors that were specified and installed during the original construction. These electric motors
power the stations vertical and horizontal turbine pumps. The department has been utilizing US
brand motors since the original installation of these pump stations, and over the years US
Motors have proven to be of exceptional quality and reliability.
Presently the department has a need to purchase replacement motors of different sizes to keep
in stock to be able to quickly respond to repair needs. Additionally, these motors require
preventive maintenance that can take an extended period of time. In these instances, the Public
Works Department would utilize the stock of like for like electric motors to maintain the
operational status of these pump stations.
Although it is possible to purchase other brands of electrical motors, doing so would increase
the risk of compatibility and installation issues which could result in extended downtime of this
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critical infrastructure. Having surplus of like for like electric motors in stock would ensure that
these pump stations remain operational during scheduled maintenance or during unforeseen
equipment malfunctions.
The following are additional factors that make it advantageous for the City to standardize on U.S.
Motors: 1) to assure consistency, efficiency and reliability in the operations of the existing pump
stations; 2)to minimize maintenance issues; 3)to maximize compatibility with existing equipment
and ease of replacement when repairs are needed; 4) reduce the cost associated with keeping
large stock of different brand motors; and, 5) reduce the learning curve and training associated
with the maintenance of the existing pump stations.
Therefore, for the reasons stated herein and pursuant to Section 2-391 of the City Code, the
Administration recommends establishing US Motors brand of electric motors as the City's
standards to be utilized for the vertical and horizontal turbine pumps at water and wastewater
pump stations citywide
U.S. Motors is manufactured by Nidec Corporation. According to its website, the Nidec
Corporation sells its U.S. Motors brand of electric motors through a network of eight (8)
authorized distributors.
In order to expedite the purchase of these critical motors for the City's pump stations, the City
Manager further recommends that the Mayor and City Commission waive the formal bidding
requirements and authorize the Administration to seek quotes from the authorized U.S. Motors
distributors.
CONCLUSION
Based on the foregoing, I recommend that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, approve the resolution waiving by 5/7ths vote, the formal competitive bidding
requirements, in accordance with Section 2-367 of the City Code, finding such waiver to be in
the City's best interest, and authorizing the purchase of motors from authorized distributors of
U.S. Motors, for the purpose of standardizing the electric motors that service the vertical and
horizontal turbine pumps at the water and wastewater pump stations Citywide in the not to
exceed amount appropriated annually for these products through the City's budget process.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The purchase of US Motors will be funded by Water and Sewer: Other Operating Expenditures
Accounts No. 425-0410-000343-29-421-513-00-00-00- and 425-0420-000343-29-421-513-
00-00-00.
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