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Sole-source / no-bid

Contracts awarded without competitive bidding (sole-source or no-bid). The vendor was chosen directly — taxpayers don't see a price comparison.

Volume timeline

Sole-source / no-bid — items per month

Indexed so far 2296 items in last 162 months
Total dollars $200.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 6 items, $79,586 2022-02-01: 9 items, $165,740 2022-03-01: 3 items, $33,969 2022-04-01: 14 items, $410,381 2022-05-01: 22 items, $134,701 2022-06-01: 7 items, $1.4M 2022-07-01: not indexed yet 2022-08-01: 13 items, $2.2M 2022-09-01: 10 items, $316,745 2022-10-01: 15 items, $902,595 2022-11-01: 21 items, $1.6M 2022-12-01: 4 items, $130,353 2023-01-01: 19 items, $384,745 2023-02-01: 11 items, $26,329 2023-03-01: 17 items, $1.2M 2023-04-01: 26 items, $2.1M 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: 18 items, $509,742 2024-02-01: 17 items, $221,164 2024-03-01: 3 items, $6,560 2024-04-01: 8 items, $171,057 2024-05-01: 11 items, $217,607 2024-06-01: 5 items, $29,581 2024-07-01: 9 items, $164,302 2024-08-01: 3 items, $550,939 2024-09-01: 23 items, $1.3M 2024-10-01: 17 items, $354,376 2024-11-01: 14 items, $7.4M 2024-12-01: 25 items, $799,180 2025-01-01: 12 items, $4.7M 2025-02-01: 18 items, $1.8M 2025-03-01: 26 items, $2.9M 2025-04-01: 33 items, $227,821 2025-05-01: 20 items, $636,360 2025-06-01: 16 items, $1.1M 2025-07-01: 19 items, $6.0M 2025-08-01: 24 items, $4.7M 2025-09-01: 20 items, $628,343 2025-10-01: 16 items, $245,846 2025-11-01: 6 items, $150,751 2025-12-01: 14 items, $444,756 2026-01-01: 6 items, $240,347 2026-02-01: 6 items, $638,489 2026-03-01: 21 items, $1.6M 2026-04-01: 13 items, $530,665 2026-05-01: 7 items, $67,400 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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October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $20K

City Hall security maintenance contract: $19,795 to Johnson Controls

Council would authorize a one-year security maintenance contract for City Hall. If approved, Johnson Controls would provide ongoing maintenance for the building's security systems, ensuring continued facility safety and system uptime.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #6 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

Council to approve SurveyMonkey software license: $17,333 for 1 year

If approved, the city would pay SurveyMonkey $17,333 annually to create surveys and gather resident feedback for city planning and decision-making.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp., d/b/a Survey Monkey Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City Hall security gate repair contract, $3,900.98

Council would authorize a repair contract for the City Hall security gate at 710 North 20th Street. The low-bid vendor would complete the work within the approved capital budget allocation.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Fire Department office furniture: $1,979.64 payment to 9to5 Seating

Council would approve a routine purchase of office furniture for the Fire Department using an existing state contract. This is a standard operational expense.

Counterparty: 9to5 Seating, Hawthorne, California Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #51 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $384

$384 purchase of hand warmers for Crossplex Department

This spending authorizes $384 from the general fund for hand warmers to support the Crossplex Department's operations in the coming year.

Counterparty: Amazon Capital Services, Seattle, Washington Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #50 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $352

$352 microwave purchase for Information Management Services

Council would approve a $352 purchase of a microwave oven for the Information Management Services Department, funded from the FY 2026-2027 budget.

Counterparty: Amazon Capital Services Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #46 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council to approve STONS, Inc. software licenses for city IT systems

Would authorize one year of software licenses for the Information Management Services Department under a GSA contract. Funding is already budgeted in FY 2026-2027.

Counterparty: STONS, Inc., Edison, New Jersey Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 6, 2026 · Upcoming · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council to award 1-year hydraulic hose contract to Bridgestone-Hosepower

If approved, the city would procure hydraulic hoses and fittings for Equipment Management operations over the next year at pre-agreed unit prices. Funding comes from FY 2026-2027 general budget.

Counterparty: Bridgestone-Hosepower, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $732K

Mobile radio maintenance contract: Motorola, $731K through 2028

Council would authorize a two-year maintenance agreement for the city's mobile radio systems through June 2028. Motorola credit would cover the full $731,643.37 cost, requiring no city budget funds.

Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300K

Sole-source: Interface Studio to develop Urban Villages Initiative plans for up

If approved, Interface Studio would develop community-supported plans for designated urban village areas over ten months. The proposal would spend up to $299,980 in city funds to guide neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Counterparty: Interface Studio, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300K

City to contract TSW for Urban Villages Initiative planning, ~$300K

Would fund 14 months of community planning work across three designated urban village areas. If approved, TSW would develop implementable neighborhood improvement plans with community input.

Counterparty: Tunnell, Spangler & Associates, Inc., dba TSW Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

Council to consider $99.6K contract with Wilbron for urban villages engagement

Would fund community engagement and planning support for the "Urban Villages Initiative" over one year. If approved, Wilbron would develop strategies and project narratives for designated urban village areas.

Counterparty: Wilbron Industries, LLC dba Wilbron Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $93K

Council to authorize $93K medical consultant agreement with UA Health Services

If approved, would fund professionally trained medical personnel to assist BFRS with public health and community paramedicine services beginning October 2026, supporting improved health outcomes for residents.

Counterparty: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #74 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $70K

BPD ammunition purchase: $69,782 to Gulf States Distributors

If approved, would authorize spending $69,782 from the general fund on police ammunition under a state master agreement. This is routine procurement for law enforcement operations.

Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $50K

Council to authorize $50K education contract with Birmingham Zoo

Would fund science and nature workshops for families in District 3, focusing on underserved communities. If approved, Birmingham Zoo would provide exhibits and educational programs to enhance youth engagement in STEM and environmental learning.

Counterparty: Birmingham Zoo, Inc. Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: District 3
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $47K

Council to accept $47K contract for 20th Avenue South Gate closure

If approved, the city would contract with Gillespie Construction to close the 20th Avenue South Gate for $47,025. The project is funded through capital improvement dollars.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: 20th Avenue South, Birmingham
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $40K

Council to approve $80K media contract with Birmingham Times through June 2027

The city would spend $80,000 on print and online advertisements about city codes, ordinances, and services, plus newspaper distribution through June 2027. The contract would be paid in two $40,000 installments if approved.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City to contract with Carahsoft for Canva design software, $17,608 for one year

If approved, the city would gain access to Canva for Government—a secure design platform that would let multiple departments create accessible, consistent communications. The one-year contract costs $17,608 from the General Fund's software rental budget.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

$13,250 SCBA flow testing contract for Fire & Rescue

Would authorize spending on required equipment certification for firefighter breathing apparatus. Ensures SCBA devices meet safety standards for emergency response operations.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Horn Lake, Mississippi Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #78 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source tire repair contract with Southern Tire Mart up for 1-year vote

If approved, the city would commit to purchasing tire repair services from Southern Tire Mart for the Department of Equipment Management fleet at set unit prices, funded from the FY 2026-2027 budget.

Counterparty: Southern Tire Mart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #71 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Volvo repair parts and services contract with Cowin Equipment

Would authorize the city to purchase miscellaneous Volvo repair parts and services from Cowin Equipment Company for one year. Supports ongoing maintenance of city vehicle fleet.

Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #72 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Golf cart parts and services: 1-year contract with Diamond Golf Carts

Equipment Management would have a streamlined supply channel for Cushman golf cart maintenance and replacement parts over the next year. This sole-source contract covers routine operational needs for city equipment.

Counterparty: Diamond Golf Carts, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2026 · Item number:Item #76 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City to authorize equipment parts supplier contract with Sansom Equipment

Would authorize one-year purchase agreement for street-cleaning equipment maintenance parts. City would buy Vactor and Elgin Sweeper parts as needed from Sansom Equipment Company under a Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Sansom Equipment Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6.7M

Ernst & Young consulting contract extension through April 2027 ($1.2M additional

Council would authorize an additional $1.2 million to Ernst & Young for ARPA and state fiscal recovery fund advisory services through April 2027. The total contract value would reach $6.7 million. Advisory support would help guide how the city deploys federal and state pandemic r

Counterparty: Ernst & Young LLP Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract amendment
September 22, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $140K

City to approve $140K VertiGIS software contract for GIS access

Would fund a three-year software license allowing city staff and departments to access Birmingham's geographic information system (GIS) data. Essential for land records, permitting, zoning, and infrastructure management if approved.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
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