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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 393 items in last 79 months
Total dollars $52.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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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April 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #98 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City approves firefighter turnout and rescue gear from Municipal Emergency Servi

Firefighters get safety equipment needed for technical rescue and emergency medical calls. This routine purchase ensures crews have protective gear to respond safely to emergencies.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Bid rejection
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #94 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $34K

Fire & Rescue gets $33.7K for emergency equipment from Safeware

City spending $33,741 on public safety gear and services for the Fire & Rescue Department.

Counterparty: Safeware, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #90 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $2K

Fire & Rescue buys $1,610 fire hose coupling from MES

Routine equipment purchase for Birmingham Fire & Rescue's operations and safety readiness.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #84 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $1K

Fire & Rescue buys heat sensor dots for ladder equipment, $1,239.50

Specialized thermal imaging equipment helps firefighters detect heat signatures during rescue operations, improving safety during hot-structure work.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP), Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #18 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $15K

City funds Red Cross emergency relief agreement for $15,000

City commits $15,000 to American Red Cross Mid-Alabama Chapter for immediate disaster relief and emergency services in the region.

Counterparty: American Red Cross, Mid-Alabama Chapter Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #30 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency Equipment Professional awarded contract for emergency vehicle parts

City approves standing purchase agreement with Emergency Equipment Professional for emergency response vehicle parts at competitive unit prices. Ensures fire/rescue and public safety vehicles have ready access to replacement parts.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc., Pelham, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #64 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency floor replacement at Boutwell Auditorium dressing room

City is using emergency procurement rules to replace damaged floors in the Boutwell Auditorium dressing room, allowing faster repair without competitive bidding. This keeps the venue operational for performances and events.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Boutwell Auditorium - dressing room area
February 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #65 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Track facility computer and Tri-Caster system

Critical public-safety broadcast and recording infrastructure gets emergency repairs. The Track's main computer and Tri-Caster (video production system) are essential to police operations documentation and emergency communications.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
February 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #31 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards emergency vehicle parts contract to Southern Emergency Consultant

Emergency responders can now purchase critical vehicle parts through a pre-approved vendor at fixed prices, reducing procurement delays for fire and rescue equipment.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, LLC., Roanoke, AL Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Sunbelt Fire wins contract for emergency vehicle parts

City secures competitive pricing on fire department equipment needed for emergency response readiness.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Fairhope, AL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #44 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair approved for Fire Station No. 16 bay doors

Fire Station No. 16's bay doors need urgent repair to keep the station operational and firefighters safely positioned to respond to emergencies.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Fire Station No. 16
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: Water pump #10 at City Hall replaced

Critical water infrastructure at City Hall requires emergency repair. The city is using expedited procurement to minimize service disruption.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: General Fund Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: Plumbing repairs approved for City Hall cafeteria

City Hall cafeteria plumbing failure triggered emergency procurement. Repair keeps essential city facility operational.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall cafeteria
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall circulating pump emergency repair approved

Emergency repair keeps City Hall's heating/cooling system operational. No dollar amount disclosed in the notice.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: City Hall
February 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #77 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $11K

Fire Dept gets $11K SCBA air pack testing from Emergency Equipment Professionals

Ensures firefighter breathing apparatus meet safety standards. Critical equipment testing keeps rescue crews ready for emergency response.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #60 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: $19K

Council approves $18,812 repair for police vehicle 152201

City pays Southern Emergency Consultants to repair a wrecked police vehicle. Routine equipment maintenance funded from general budget.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #9 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Quality Patient Transport LLC granted non-emergency medical transport permit

City approves operating authority for Quality Patient Transport LLC to provide non-emergency medical transport services in Birmingham area. This expands available transportation options for residents needing medical rides.

Counterparty: Quality Patient Transport LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Bessemer, Alabama
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #137 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency purchase: Raincoats for Police Honor Guards

Council receives notice of emergency procurement for police ceremonial uniforms. Public record of how the city responds to urgent needs.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #87 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency purchase: Fire Station #20 overhead doors replacement

Fire Station #20 needs urgent door replacement to maintain operational readiness. Emergency procurement bypasses normal bidding to expedite the repair.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for Southside Police Precinct

The city is repairing critical heating/cooling systems at a police facility. Citizens don't know the dollar cost yet, but the emergency designation means the repair was urgent enough to bypass standard procurement rules.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Southside Police Precinct
January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency HVAC repair approved for Public Works West facility

City authorizes emergency repair to heating and cooling system at Department of Public Works West facility to maintain operations and prevent service disruptions.

Counterparty: Department of Public Works Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency: pole light adaptors installed at Youth Services parking

Safety lighting upgrade at city youth facility. Addresses emergency safety need in central parking area.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Department of Youth Services central parking area
January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #54 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency purchase: security paper for 2019 business licenses

City fast-tracks purchase of security paper needed to print 2019 business licenses without standard procurement delays. Ensures timely license issuance for local businesses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #55 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency demolition approved: 3922 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N

Unsafe building at 3922 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North will be demolished immediately under emergency procedures. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3922 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham
December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #74 · 🚨 Emergency action Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency repair: City Hall elevator guides

City Hall elevator repair is essential to building operations and public access. Emergency procurement allows the work to proceed immediately without standard bidding delays.

Counterparty: Purchasing Agent Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
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