2003-25415 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25415
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF 220, 20" BELL JOINT CLAMPS FOR THE ALTON
ROAD PROJECT FROM NATIONAL WATERWORKS INC., AS THE
SOLE SOURCE AND THE ONLY AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR IN
FLORIDA OF SMITH-BLAIR CLAMP, AT AN ESTIMATED COST
OF $66,000.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-367(c) of the Miami Beach Code, the City
Commission, may enter into contracts for goods andlor services where only one
source for the products or service is evident; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the Smith-Blair clamp has a patented special
lock joint rubber gasket that is locked in place around the pipe; and
WHEREAS, because of this special lock, the clamp does not need to be held
in place while bell and spigot joints are bolted together for stability; and
WHEREAS, the Smith-Blair uses 12 bolts, unlike the Dresser and Power
Seal that uses 20 bolts; and
WHEREAS, Smith-Blair is the lightest of the three (3) brands of clamps and
installation is much faster and is available from National Waterworks Inc., the only
authorized distributor for the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Procurement Director has determined National Waterworks
complies with the sole source procurement requirements of the City Code, and is
the only authorized distributor in Florida of Smith-Blair Clamps; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the Administration has complied with all other
documenting requirements for sole source purchases, pursuant to Section 2-367(c)
of the Miami Beach City Code.
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 of Miami Beach, Florida, authorizing the purchase of 220,20" Bell
Joint Clamps for the Alton Road Project from National Waterworks Inc., as the sole
source and the only authorized distributor in Florida of Smith-Blair Clamps, at an
estimated cost of $66,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF November ,2003
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 220, 20" Bell Joint Clamps for the Alton Road Project from
National Waterworks Inc., as the sole source and the only Authorized Distributor of Smith-Blair Clamps, at
an estimated cost of $66,000.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission waive the competitive bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of 220,
the 20" Bell Joint Clamps from National Waterworks, Inc., as the sole source?
Item Summarv/Recommendation:
The 20" water main on Alton Road between 47'" Street and 63ra Street has a history of developing leaks at
the bell joints which require Public Works to routinely dig them up and install the Smith-Blair 20" clamps
around the bell joint. The Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to start a milling and
resurfacing project of Alton Road from Michigan Avenue to 63rd Street in April 2004. In order to prevent
cutting and patching of the roadway pavement after the FDOT resurfacing project is completed, it is critical
that the Public Works Department (PWD) install bell clamps at all bell joints in the 20" water main on Alton
Road between 47'h Street and 63rd Street. The installation of the bell clamps must be done immediately if
PWD is to complete the work before the start of the FDOT project.
PWD evaluated 20" clamps from three different manufacturers and determined that the Smith-Blair clamp
is the only bell joint clamp that fits the physical configuration of the existing bell joints and meets the
technical requirements for bell joint repairs. National WaterWorks, Inc., is the only authorized distributor in
the State of Florida and therefore the sole source supplier for the Smith-Blair clamps.
The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
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Funds: 1 $66,000 427.0427.000.684
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DATE //-JS-03
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: November 25, 2003
From:
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~
City Manager ~ C
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Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
220, 20" BELL JOINT CLAMPS FOR THE ALTON ROAD PROJECT FROM
NATIONAL WATERWORKS INC., AS THE SOLE SOURCE AND THE
ONLY AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR IN FLORIDA OF SMITH-BLAIR
CLAMP, AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $66,000.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
$66,000 Funding is available from the Public Works Department Account Number
427.0427.000.684
ANALYSIS
The 20" water main on Alton Road between 47th Street and 63rd Street has a history of
developing leaks at the bell joints which require Public Works Department (PWD) to
routinely dig them up and install the Smith-Blair 20" clamps around the bell joint. The
Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to start a milling and
resurfacing project of Alton Road from Michigan Avenue to 63rd Street in April 2004. In
order to prevent cutting and patching of the roadway pavement after the FDOT resurfacing
project is completed, it is critical that PWD install bell clamps at all bell joints in the 20"
water main on Alton Road between 47th Street and 63rd Street. The installation of the bell
clamps must be done immediately if PWD is to complete the work before the start of the
FDOT project.
PWD evaluated 20" clamps from three different manufacturers and determined that the
Smith-Blair clamp is the only bell joint clamp that fits the physical configuration of the
existing bell joints and meets the technical requirements for bell joint repairs. National
Water Works, Inc., is the only authorized distributor in the State of Florida and therefore
the sole source supplier for the Smith-Blair clamps.
During the evaluation of all three (3) available 20"c1amps, PWD discovered that when using
the Dresser Brand, the bell joint sits on top of bell instead of behind the bell. This condition
can cause a greater chance of the pipe separating causing leaks at the pipe joint. The
Dresser Brand clamp has a face-to-face gasket which has to be held in place, while 2 other
people tighten the 16 bolts that hold the clamps together.
The Power Seal clamp is made of heavy cast iron material which makes the clamp the
heaviest of the three clamps and the most difficult to use. The Power Seal clamps have 20
bolts to attach bell and spigots joints. It also has the same face-to-face gasket problems as
the Dresser brand; therefore making it more susceptible to leak.
The Smith-Blair clamp has a patented special lock joint rubber gasket that is locked in
place around the pipe because of this special lock, the clamp does not need to be held in
place while bell and spigot joints are bolted together for stability. The Smith-Blair uses 12
bolts unlike the Dresser and Power Seal that uses 20 bolts. Smith-Blair is the lightest of the
three (3) brands of clamps and installation is much faster.
The Power Seal and Dresser clamps will require five (5) men to install one clamp in a
confined trench, which can be as deep as 15 feet. While with Smith-Blair, installation can
be done with a maximum of three (3) men because it is the lightest ofthe three (3) brands
it will require less time for workers to be confined in small areas.
Attached is a letter from Smith-Blair, Inc. The letter states that National Water Works Inc. is
the only authorized distributor in the State of Florida. (See Attachment 1)
Attached is the justification letter from PWD. (See Attachment 2)
The Procurement Division has been able to negotiate price with National Waterworks from
$375 to $300 per clamp for an estimated quantity of 220 clamps, thus a savings of
$16,500.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission authorize the purchase of 220,
20" Bell Joint Clamps for the Alton Road project from National Waterworks Inc., as the sole
source and the only authorized distributor in Florida of Smith-Blair clamps, at an estimated
cost of $66,000.
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National Water Works is Smith-Blair's only aut'lorized stocking distriblltor for the
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Juslification fOrthe use d "Smfth.B1alr" Bell Joint Leak Clamp
MlI\IllIuaIiondtheolher two cllrnps USlld in the pest, i.e. o.-lWlO and the PowetS8rll
20" bel joint leak damp pro.ted to be ullac ~epIabIe. .
When IlIIng the lIJllO 0.-. the bell joirt sits on top dthe bell instead d behind It. l11Is can
c:ause a ~ cIw1ce d the pipe separatiJ IQ causing leaks at the pipe joint l11Is cllrnp has
a ~ gasket M1ich has to be held in p/ace, 1/Itlile two (2) other people tigtmn the 16
bolts that hold the cllrnp tDgeIher.
The Powet S8rlI d8mp Is made d heBIIy cast IlllII material which makes ~ the heaviest d all
lhnle (3) cllrnps used by the CIty d M;mj Beach, and most dIt'IIcUt to use. ~ has 20 bolts to
aIIach bell and spIgoljolnts. It &so has the same face.lo.r- gasket pnlIlIem as the lIJllO
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The Smith-BIaIr Is the IW1IIlIl d a1llhree (3) damps. II has a patented special lock joint
nmber gasket that Is locked In P*e around the pipe. So, ~ does not need to be held In place
while bell and spIgOt joints d the clamps 8Ill boIlIld tDgeIher. The SmIth-Blalr .- only 12
bolls. Of the three (3) clamps, this Is the most quickly inslalled.
Ills 1M1lII we malnll1ln In stock fOr the -.clard yearly malnenaooe and rep8ir d WIlIer mains;
the Smi\h.8laIrIs the only brand accepllIbIe to Public Works.
The other two clamps require up to 5 ~ to be In a oonIIned trench. SanetImes up to
IIfteen (15) feel deep. Wllh the SmlIh-BIair damp ~ can be InslaIIed \MIh as Dille as two to
lhree men. The Sm~r Is Iighler and requires less time fOr employees to be oonlIned to
as small area.
We have ~ uliIzing the SmilIHlIaIr clamp 1br the p11S112 years and are compielllly
saIIsfIed v.IIh Is perfonnal108.
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