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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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December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City buys police car decals from Southern Nameplate for $9,604

Sole-source purchase for unit-number decals to identify police vehicles. Standard equipment maintenance for the fleet.

Counterparty: Southern Nameplate and Graphics Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City contracts 5 Point Solutions for court accountability software

City will customize and install new case-management software for Accountability Court, streamlining case tracking and court operations. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: 5 Point Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: 5 Point Solutions to customize Accountability Court software

The city will install specialized case-management software for Accountability Court, which handles defendants diverted from traditional prosecution. This improves court efficiency and supports alternative justice pathways for eligible offenders.

Counterparty: 5 Point Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $9K

City pays $8,575 to Tractor and Equipment for rebuilt drive

Equipment Management Department replaces a critical drivetrain component on city equipment #035022. Routine maintenance spending ensures fleet reliability.

Counterparty: Tractor and Equipment, Birmingham, AL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #35 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City buys office furniture from Dar-ran Industries for $8,465

Spending $8,465 in general funds on office furniture. Item approved as routine purchase on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Dar-ran Furniture Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

City approves $7,091 purchase of conference room chairs from Norstar

Spending decision on office furniture from general fund. No competitive bidding required for this equipment purchase.

Counterparty: Norstar Office Products, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City Print Shop: $4,247.90 to Mac Papers for supplies

Spending authorization for routine print shop chemicals and supplies to keep city printing operations running.

Counterparty: Mac Papers, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,180 conference room chairs from Norstar

General fund spending on office furniture. No competitive bidding required for this routine city purchase.

Counterparty: Norstar Office Products, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council renews Sunbelt Fire contract for firefighter helmets

Keeps Birmingham firefighters equipped with safety gear. Renewal extends the city's existing sole-source agreement with Sunbelt Fire for protective helmets.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Fairhope, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #11 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

5 Point Solutions gets sole-source contract for court software

City will customize accountability court case management software to track defendant progress. Sole-source award bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: 5 Point Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with 5 Point Solutions for accountability court software

Birmingham is adopting specialized case-management software for its Accountability Court program, which handles low-level offenders through supervised rehabilitation rather than incarceration. This sole-source contract streamlines court operations and supports diversion outcomes.

Counterparty: 5 Point Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts TAP, Inc. for urban reforestation program

More trees in Birmingham neighborhoods reduce air pollution and cool streets, particularly in industrial areas. Trees also improve stormwater management and property values.

Counterparty: TAP, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts TAP, Inc. for urban reforestation program

More trees in Birmingham neighborhoods reduce air pollution and cool streets, particularly in industrial areas. Trees also improve stormwater management and property values.

Counterparty: TAP, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #75 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City Hall cafeteria contract awarded to Basement Café for 1 year

City Hall employees and visitors will get breakfast and lunch service from The Basement Café under this one-year agreement. The vendor was selected without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Caulfield Investment Holdings, LLC d/b/a The Basement Café Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: City Hall, Birmingham, AL
October 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $150K

City approves $150K automotive parts purchase from NAPA

Routine spending on vehicle maintenance parts under state contract. Citizens can track how public funds support fleet operations.

Counterparty: NAPA Genuine Auto Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $35K

Sole-source: City hires firm for employee psych assessments ($35K)

City approves $35,000 to American Behavioral Benefits Managers for psychological assessments of job candidates. This sets the standard for hiring fitness evaluation across city departments.

Counterparty: American Behavioral Benefits Managers, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 16, 2018 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $50K

City spends $49,950 on Heil truck parts via Sourcewell contract

Routine procurement of replacement truck parts for city fleet maintenance under a pre-negotiated statewide contract. No direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: McNeilus Truck & Mfg. Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 16, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

Council awards $15K contract to GPS Educational Services for community outreach

City commits $14,999 to GPS Educational Services for community outreach and exhibits. Sole-source award means no competitive bidding occurred.

Counterparty: GPS Educational Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 16, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Council approves $2,674 furniture purchase from Global Industries

Routine spending from the general fund to purchase office furniture. No public hearing or extended review required.

Counterparty: Global Industries, Inc. d/b/a Evolve Furniture/Offices to Go Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Marlton, New Jersey
October 16, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City awards $2,500 lawn care contract to Green Life Lawn Service

Sole-source contract for city grounds maintenance using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: Green Life Lawn Service LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1.0M

City commits $1M to excess workers' comp insurance with Midwest Employers

Covers claims beyond the city's self-insured retention limit. Protects city finances and employee coverage if workplace injuries exceed internal reserves.

Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #52 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

Council approves $7,418 equipment repair parts from Tractor and Equipment

City authorizes no-bid purchase of replacement parts to repair three pieces of municipal equipment. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Tractor and Equipment Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

Fire Department appliances: $4,254 sole-source purchase from Appliance Connectio

City commits $4,254 from general funds to buy appliances for Fire Department operations via sole-source procurement, a faster method that skips competitive bidding.

Counterparty: D & R Appliance dba Appliance Connection Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $921

City approves $921 office furniture purchase from COE Distributing

Human Resources Department receives new office furniture through general fund spending. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: JMJS, Inc. d/b/a COE Distributing Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Smock, Pennsylvania
October 2, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Historic BMRR Signs Project for historical markers

Council is funding a new effort to install historical signs marking Birmingham's railroad heritage across the city and create a website showing their locations. Helps preserve local history and improve wayfinding for residents and visitors.

Counterparty: James Richard Lowery d/b/a Historic BMRR Signs Project Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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