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Emergency action

Emergency-procurement actions — purchases or repairs the mayor authorized without standard bidding because of an immediate public need.

Volume timeline

Emergency action — items per month

Indexed so far 555 items in last 108 months
Total dollars $62.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (45.2% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 2 items 2022-02-01: 2 items, $17,880 2022-03-01: 7 items, $73,663 2022-04-01: not indexed yet 2022-05-01: 9 items, $6.6M 2022-06-01: 5 items 2022-07-01: 6 items, $5,106 2022-08-01: 6 items, $32,499 2022-09-01: 3 items, $61,500 2022-10-01: 8 items, $585,289 2022-11-01: 2 items 2022-12-01: 1 items 2023-01-01: 8 items 2023-02-01: 7 items, $8.4M 2023-03-01: 5 items, $75,693 2023-04-01: 5 items, $1.1M 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 3 items, $1.0M 2024-02-01: 2 items 2024-03-01: not indexed yet 2024-04-01: 3 items, $151,790 2024-05-01: 1 items 2024-06-01: 2 items, $299,523 2024-07-01: 3 items, $18,157 2024-08-01: not indexed yet 2024-09-01: 3 items, $99,500 2024-10-01: 3 items, $35,308 2024-11-01: not indexed yet 2024-12-01: 2 items 2025-01-01: 2 items 2025-02-01: 3 items, $51,275 2025-03-01: 3 items, $79,158 2025-04-01: 2 items, $13,615 2025-05-01: 2 items, $365,845 2025-06-01: 3 items, $11,263 2025-07-01: 1 items 2025-08-01: 1 items, $354,486 2025-09-01: 4 items, $23,872 2025-10-01: 2 items, $17,828 2025-11-01: 4 items, $582,200 2025-12-01: 1 items 2026-01-01: not indexed yet 2026-02-01: not indexed yet 2026-03-01: 4 items, $62,450 2026-04-01: 2 items 2026-05-01: 2 items, $480,940 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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November 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $540K

Emergency: $539K for storm drain & road repairs

City approves emergency repairs to critical storm drainage pipe and roadway damage. Work restores drainage function and road safety without competitive bidding delay.

Counterparty: Russo Corporation, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #80 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Pulse Finders for emergency response training

Birmingham is funding a new community-centered emergency response training program through the BOLD initiative with nonprofit Pulse Finders, LLC. This expands training capacity for first responders and community members.

Counterparty: The Pulse Finders, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $18K

Fire Department buys new recruit rescue equipment for $17,828

Birmingham Fire Department gets new rescue gear for recruits, purchased sole-source from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Mississippi.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $24K

Budget amendment: $23,872 reallocated to non-departmental fund

The city is shifting $23,872 from emergency/planned capital projects to non-departmental spending. This internal reallocation affects which public safety or infrastructure work gets funded this fiscal year.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Budget amendment
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Fanzi Transportation for medical transport services

Fanzi Transportation receives city authorization to operate non-emergency medical transport in the area. This affects residents who may use or depend on these services.

Counterparty: Fanzi Transportation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2418 Chace Lake Parkway, Hoover, Alabama 35244
September 23, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City awards parts contract to Southern Emergency Consultants

Emergency response vehicle parts will be available as needed. Ensures fire/rescue operations can maintain Wheeled Coach rescue units without delays.

Counterparty: Allsource Enterprises, LLC., d/b/a Southern Emergency Consultants, LLC., Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency Equipment Professionals awarded cooperative bid for rescue gear

City locks in pricing for emergency medical, safety, and rescue equipment purchases as needed. Cooperative bid model keeps costs competitive and ensures first-responders have timely access to equipment.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $354K

City buys 5 ambulances from Southern Emergency for $1.77M

City fleet gets 5 new 2026 ambulances to replace older rescue vehicles, improving response capacity and reliability for emergency calls. Purchase totals $1.77 million.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency and Rescue Vehicle Sales, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Local emergency declared

City activates emergency powers and mobilizes response resources. Check official channels for evacuation orders, shelter locations, or other safety instructions affecting your area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Other
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes medical transport license for Rawls Carriage

Rawls Medical Carriage Transport loses permission to operate non-emergency medical transport service in Birmingham. The company's license to provide patient transport is being permanently revoked.

Counterparty: Henry Goudy d/b/a Rawls Medical Carriage Transport Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 229 Tucker Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35215
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Council revokes medical transport license for Rawls Carriage

Henry Goudy's non-emergency medical transport service loses its operating license, affecting patients who may have used this service in Birmingham.

Counterparty: Henry Goudy d/b/a Rawls Medical Carriage Transport Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 229 Tucker Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35215
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $11K

Emergency repair: Leachate pump replacement at Eastern Area Landfill, $11,263

Landfill operations are essential to trash disposal; a broken leachate pump risks contamination of soil and groundwater. This emergency contract with J.H. Wright and Associates ensures the equipment is replaced quickly.

Counterparty: J.H. Wright and Associates, Daphne, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Eastern Area Landfill
May 20, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency asbestos abatement at 1700 25th Street North

City will contract with Steadfast Resources, LLC for immediate asbestos removal at a former school property to protect public health. Details on cost and cleanup timeline not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: Steadfast Resources, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: 1700 25th Street North, Birmingham
May 6, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $366K

City pays $365,845 for Jefferson County Emergency Management FY2025

Birmingham funds its share of county emergency-management operations, including 911 dispatch and disaster response. Annual dues required by state law.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Emergency Management Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency lighting contract awarded to Haynes Emergency Lighting

City locks in unit prices for emergency lighting supplies and installation across facilities as needed. Competitive bid ensures cost control on routine public-safety infrastructure.

Counterparty: Haynes Emergency Lighting, Wetumpka, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $14K

City buys $13,615 emergency lighting kits for fleet

Police and emergency vehicles get upgraded safety lighting to improve visibility during night calls and high-risk stops.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply, D/B/A Fleet Safety Equipment Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $10K

Fire department buys breathing apparatus from Emergency Equipment Professionals

Funds new self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighter safety during rescue and fire operations.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, South Haven, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $2K

City pays $1,637.99 to Jones & Bartlett for fire training materials

City purchases instructor training resources for fire and emergency services personnel.

Counterparty: Jones & Barlett Learning, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $67K

Fire Department buys 50 Scott carbon cylinders for $67,450

Replenishes emergency breathing apparatus inventory for firefighters. These cylinders enable safer response to fires and hazmat incidents across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, South Haven, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency pump replacement at Eastern Area Landfill

Critical leachate drainage system repairs prevent environmental contamination and operational shutdown of the landfill.

Counterparty: JH Wright Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
February 11, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency vehicle upfitting contract approved for ProLogic ITS

City awards multi-year contract for emergency vehicle fleet modifications and installations. Affects response equipment availability and public safety operations.

Counterparty: ProLogic ITS, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $51K

City buys $51,275 emergency lighting kits for vehicles

Brighter emergency lights on police and fire vehicles improve visibility in nighttime response, making response safer for both responders and the public.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply, D/B/A Fleet Safety Equipment Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #78 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency contract: SCS Field Services drains storm water system

City approves emergency repair work to abandon damaged storm drainage pipes at a municipal facility. Urgent action prevents potential flooding or environmental contamination.

Counterparty: SCS Field Services Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #77 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor OK'd to sign emergency repair contract with SCS Field Services for Eastern

City can move quickly to fix problems at the Eastern Area Landfill without waiting for standard bidding. Landfill repairs affect waste management operations and neighborhood conditions.

Counterparty: SCS Field Services Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Eastern Area Landfill
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency roof repairs approved for Birmingham Museum of Art

Museum building emergency requires immediate repairs under state emergency procurement rules. Protects public collections and facility operations.

Counterparty: B & B Roofing, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham Museum of Art
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