Approval to Use Palm Beach County Contract for Pump and Motor Repairs

Original title: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT WITH SULLIVAN ELECTRIC & PUMP, INC., FOR REPAIRS TO VARIOUS PUMPS AND MOTORS

Record date · April 9, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Village Council is considering a proposal to use an existing Palm Beach County contract to hire Sullivan Electric & Pump, Inc. for necessary repairs to local pumps and motors.

Why it matters

This action allows the Village to bypass a separate bidding process by utilizing an existing county contract to perform maintenance on critical water or infrastructure equipment.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Sullivan Electric & Pump, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor that will receive work orders for pump and motor repairs under the authorized contract.

Indirectly affected

Village residents

Residents rely on the functional operation of pumps and motors for municipal infrastructure services.

Key Facts

The Village Council is reviewing a request to utilize an existing Palm Beach County contract.
The contract is with the vendor Sullivan Electric & Pump, Inc.
The scope of work involves repairs to various pumps and motors within the Village.
The file number for this administrative action is 24-6430.

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The item was introduced on March 15, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Village using a county contract instead of its own?

Utilizing an existing contract (often called 'piggybacking') allows the Village to access pre-negotiated rates and services without conducting a new, separate competitive bidding process.

What equipment will be repaired?

The document specifies that the contract covers repairs to various pumps and motors.

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