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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-11-223: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC, BASED ON A PIGGYBACK OF THE CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH INVITATION TO BID NUMBER 25-017 TO PROVIDE WATER METER FITTINGS, WATER LINE AND FIRE HYDRANT ACCESSORIES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO THE APPROPRIATE PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
Approve a resolution authorizing the purchase and replacement of FOUR 30 INCH BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR THE ONGOING REPAIRS TO THE LAUDERHILL WATER TREATMENT PLANT in amount not to exceed $90,000.00
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
Due to the continuous upgrades necessary to the Water Treatment Plant Replacing old, broken, or defective valves at a water treatment plant is a critical necessity for ensuring public health and safety, maintaining operational efficiency, and avoiding catastrophic system failures and environmental hazards.
The Water treatment plants use a complex network of pipes and valves to channel water through various stages of purification, including intake, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. These valves, which can range from gate and ball valves to intricate control valves, regulate the flow rate, pressure, and direction of the water and chemicals used in the treatment process. Over time, exposure to water, chemicals, and general wear and tear causes internal components (like seals, seats, and O-rings) to degrade, leading to corrosion, mineral buildup, and mechanical failure.
Functional valves are essential for the safe and reliable operation of the entire water system. Failure to replace defective valves poses significant risks.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
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