🤝 Sole-source / no-bid

March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #100 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $12K

City hires Ace Tree Service to remove dead trees for $11,925

Dead trees pose safety hazards to residents and property. This sole-source contract allows the city to remove them before they fall or cause damage.

👥 Counterparty: Ace Tree Service 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 landscaping contract with Carl Carmack

City will spend $2,500 from general funds for landscape maintenance services through a sole-source agreement with Carl Carmack.

👥 Counterparty: Carl Carmack 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $2K

City funds James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation with $2,000

General fund dollars support youth education and tennis programs in Birmingham. Small sole-source grant reflects city's commitment to community youth services.

👥 Counterparty: James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation, Inc 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Kid One Transport agreement: Medical/dental/mental-health rides for children

City commits to providing transportation to medical, dental, and mental health services for children, removing a barrier to care access. Sole-source contract with Kid One Transport System, Inc.

👥 Counterparty: Kid One Transport System, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $106K

City approves $85,543 final payment to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus for wrec

Fire department vehicle repair completed at total cost of $106,487. This final payment settles the outstanding balance from the original contract amendment.

👥 Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K contract with LRY Media Group

Birmingham commits $100,000 in public funds to LRY Media Group, LLC for media services. The item appears on the consent calendar, meaning the full service scope is not detailed in the public description.

👥 Counterparty: LRY Media Group, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $86K

City renews GPS subscription with Samsara for $85,878

Department of Equipment Management relies on this GPS service to track and manage city vehicle fleets. Renewal ensures continued access to location data for operational planning and cost control.

👥 Counterparty: Samsara, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $35K

Library gets $35K digital access deal with Midwest Tape

Birmingham Public Library expands digital collections through a sole-source purchase. Residents gain broader online access to audiobooks, ebooks, and streaming media.

👥 Counterparty: Midwest Tape, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #54 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $4K

Fire department buys $4,106 rescue training dummy from NAFECO

Fire department gets a specialized training tool (LION SmartDummy with voice box) to improve rescue drills and readiness.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,387 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Routine spending from general funds to equip city offices with furniture. Included on consent agenda for routine approval.

👥 Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Info-Tech Research Group for cybersecurity consulting

City brings in external expertise to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Protects resident data and critical city services from cyberattacks.

👥 Counterparty: Info-Tech Research Group Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

City renews SurveyMonkey software agreement with SHI International

The city continues its sole-source contract with SurveyMonkey for survey and data collection software. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available materials.

👥 Counterparty: SHI International Corp., d/b/a Survey Monkey Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $424K

City awards 3-year professional services contract to United Consulting Group for

City commits $424,000 in public funds to a consulting firm under a sole-source agreement. The contract runs nearly four years, so residents should know who received the work and what services are being purchased.

👥 Counterparty: UNITED CONSULTING GROUP LTD. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #83 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $21K

City approves $20,943 wreck repair on Fire Truck Unit #Q22

Repairs a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT fire truck through sole-source vendor Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. Essential for maintaining emergency response capacity.

👥 Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Union Grove, Alabama

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #82 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $976

Pay Strickland Paper Company $976.66 for office chairs

City spends general fund money on office furniture from a local vendor.

👥 Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #78 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $915

Council approves $915.58 for projector purchase from Amazon

Parks and Recreation Department acquires portable projector equipment for programming and events.

👥 Counterparty: Amazon Capital Services 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Infax, Inc. contract for hardware, software, and support services

City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Infax, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: AHEAD Inc. Veeam data cloud services for Microsoft 365

City will pay AHEAD Inc. for cloud data backup and recovery services to protect Microsoft 365 data. Without these services, city data could be lost in a cyberattack or system failure.

👥 Counterparty: AHEAD Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to buy custom floor system via sole-source

City will purchase a specialized floor coating without competitive bidding under state law exemption. Exact cost and vendor name not disclosed in public record.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $835K

City awards $834,613 alley resurfacing contract to Massey Asphalt

Alley repairs citywide will improve drainage, safety, and property access across Birmingham neighborhoods. Work spans 2026.

👥 Counterparty: Massey Asphalt Paving, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gravely mower parts contract, Tri-County Turf Equipment, 1 year

City equipment maintenance continues under sole-source agreement with Tri-County Turf Equipment for Gravely mower parts and services over one year.

👥 Counterparty: Tri-County Turf Equipment, Leeds, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award