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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 1189 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $68.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.8% 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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February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $227K

Council approves $226,616 repair for fire truck cab and aerial device

Fire vehicle 162205 gets repaired cab, body compartments, and aerial device through sole-source contract with Williams Fire Apparatus.

Counterparty: Williams Fire Apparatus, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

City pays Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus $18,726 for fire truck repair

Equipment Management is fixing a damaged fire apparatus (vehicle 992201) through sole-source procurement. Citizens benefit from maintained emergency response capacity.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #19 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

NCIC/ACJIC database access extended 1 year with Alabama Law Enforcement

Police access to national and state criminal justice databases continues for investigations and background checks. Sole-source arrangement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #77 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid 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 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Johnstone Supply gets sole-source HVAC contract for city warehouses

City commits to buying HVAC parts through Johnstone Supply at set prices for one year to keep central warehouse operating. No competitive bidding used for this purchase.

Counterparty: Johnstone Supply, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #49 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Oxford Global Resources hired as Kronos expert

City is bringing in specialized consultant to manage Kronos system (likely payroll/HR software). Cost and scope not disclosed in public record.

Counterparty: Oxford Global Resources, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City pays O'Reilly Auto Parts $100K for fleet parts

General fund spending on vehicle maintenance and repair supplies under a state-negotiated master agreement.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Auto Enterprises dba O'Reilly Auto Parts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

Sole-source: Physio Control gets $23,972 for defibrillator maintenance

City commits to one-year maintenance and repair contract for LIFEPAK defibrillators and AED devices — equipment critical for emergency response during cardiac events. Ensures AEDs stay operational across police and fire stations.

Counterparty: Physio Control, Inc., Redmond, Washington Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $9K

City pays Big Moe Spring and Alignment $9,177 for truck repairs

General Fund covers routine vehicle maintenance for city equipment. This payment keeps municipal fleet operational.

Counterparty: Big Moe Spring and Alignment, Fairfield, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

Rescind: Johnson Controls security contract, $5,895.31

City is canceling a 2018 security system installation agreement with Johnson Controls. Action reverses the earlier contract approval.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

Sole-source security installation: Johnson Controls $5,895

City extends its security contract with Johnson Controls for equipment installation. No competitive bidding; funding source not disclosed.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City pays Paul Pierce Paint Body $1,880 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes damage repair to city vehicle. Routine spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint Body Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,236.60 office chair purchase from 9 to 5 Seating

City buys office chairs for Information Management department using general funds. Routine equipment purchase on consent agenda.

Counterparty: D3 Inc. d/b/a 9 to 5 Seating Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 5, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $336

City pays $336 to Tucker Paint for wreck repair

Equipment Management fixes city vehicle damage through approved sole-source vendor. Routine maintenance cost.

Counterparty: Tucker Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source software: Accela upgrades zoning/permitting platform

City renews software licensing and maintenance with Accela for zoning and right-of-way permit systems. No dollar amount disclosed; funding source unknown.

Counterparty: Accela, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #100 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $39K

City approves $39K grant to Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham

City sends $39,000 to CACB for community engagement and civic programs under state law Amendment 772.

Counterparty: The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham (CACB) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #72 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

City buys $13,283 diesel engine for equipment truck

Equipment Management Department replaces engine in aging pickup truck (equipment #094984) to keep city fleet operational. Sole-source purchase from Long Lewis Ford.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #74 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City pays $3,924 to North American Fire Equipment for valve and light kits

Routine spending from the general fund to maintain fire department equipment. No direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #76 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City pays Quick Motors $1,551.77 for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department authorizes wreck repair to municipal vehicle #144329 from general fund. Routine fleet maintenance payment.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #69 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200

Web hosting for CrossPlex extended to March 2019

City renews online platform for the CrossPlex recreation facility. Monthly cost: $200.

Counterparty: Eventbooking.com Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #70 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

City approves $30K for fire truck tires from Goodyear

Funds essential vehicle maintenance for Birmingham's fire department under a state master agreement. Ensures emergency response fleet stays road-ready.

Counterparty: Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,895 security system for Community Engagement office

Johnson Controls Security Solutions will install a security system at the Community Engagement office location. Protects city staff and facilities.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,895 camera installation at Community Engagement office

New cameras at the Community Engagement office enhance public safety and staff security at a city facility serving residents.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,895 door access controller upgrade

Enhances security at a city community facility through upgraded access control on front and rear doors.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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