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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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September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Work uniforms contract renewed with Galls, LLC for one year

Public Works department continues uniform supply through existing vendor. Covers Groups 1, 5 & 6 uniforms on a renewal basis.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

American Eagle Image Wear bid renewal approved for work uniforms

City renews contract with vendor for employee work uniforms across multiple departments. Recurring spending decision on routine supplies.

Counterparty: American Eagle Image Wear, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Law enforcement data-sharing agreement with LETTR approved

City authorizes a data-sharing platform with the Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research. Details on cost, data types shared, and privacy safeguards are not yet public.

Counterparty: Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research, Inc. ("LETTR") Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 25, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Pilot surveillance program: Alabama Power to install public safety equipment

City launches surveillance pilot with Alabama Power Company — details on camera locations, data access, and privacy safeguards unclear from agenda. Residents deserve to know what monitoring is coming to their neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City buys $3,178 neighborhood sign from The Sign Shop

City will spend $3,178 on a sandblasted wood neighborhood sign, installed via sole-source purchase from The Sign Shop, LLC.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $103K

Church Street Bridge drainage work approved for $103,458

City approves drainage improvements at Church Street Bridge with no competitive bidding. Tate Contracting & Excavating will handle the project.

Counterparty: Tate Contracting & Excavating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Church Street Bridge
September 11, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DataWorks Plus contract for hardware & software

City commits to DataWorks Plus for tech equipment and services under a sole-source deal. Full contract terms—duration, price, and scope—are not disclosed in this agenda summary.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 728 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina
September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #51 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City approves $3,375 transmission repair for police vehicle

Equipment maintenance keeps city vehicles in service. This purchase replaces a worn transmission in a 2009 police Tahoe to extend its operational life.

Counterparty: Edwards Chevrolet, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $342K

City awards $342K to Bulls Construction for Clairmont walking trail

New walking trail on Clairmont Avenue median will improve pedestrian safety and neighborhood connectivity from 50th Place South. Phase II of the project expands access to green space in the area.

Counterparty: Bulls Construction Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Clairmont Avenue median from 50th Place South
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #54 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $51K

City buys thermal imaging camera from Bullard for $51,480

Council approves purchase of a truck-mounted thermal imager with five-year warranty to support fire/rescue or emergency response operations. Equipment enables faster detection of heat signatures in rescue situations.

Counterparty: E.D. Bullard d/b/a Bullard, Cynthiana, Kentucky Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City approves $3,735 office furniture purchase from COE Distributing

City commits general funds to office furniture at negotiated unit prices. Routine vendor payment from general operations budget.

Counterparty: JMJS, Inc., d/b/a COE Distributing Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Johnson Controls Security: equipment & access control, $1,556

City commits $1,556 to Johnson Controls for 3-year equipment and access control services. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

Video security contract with Johnson Controls, $1,140/year

City commits $3,420 over 3 years for video equipment and installation to strengthen building security. Sole-source procurement from Johnson Controls.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Lary Hayes for Sun Valley neighborhood event, $300

Local DJ contracted to provide music and equipment for Sun Valley Neighborhood Association community gathering.

Counterparty: Lary Hayes Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Sun Valley Neighborhood Association
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Oscar Wilson for $300 at Brown Springs Fun Day

City spending $300 for DJ and equipment at neighborhood association event in Brown Springs.

Counterparty: Oscar Wilson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Brown Springs
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Oscar Wilson for $300 at Industrial Center Fun Day

City spending on neighborhood community events. The Industrial Center Neighborhood Association gets DJ and sound equipment for their fun day.

Counterparty: Oscar Wilson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City contracts All Events for $9,720 event production services

City is spending $9,720 on stage, audio, lighting, video, and temporary fencing for an event. This is a routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: All Events Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Lary Hayes for Oak Ridge neighborhood event, $300

Local DJ performs at community gathering in Oak Ridge neighborhood. Small entertainment contract supports neighborhood engagement.

Counterparty: Lary Hayes Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution Location: Oak Ridge
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Vectour Transportation renews 85-bus charter for Magic City Classic

City renews contract with Atlanta vendor to supply buses and ground control for the Magic City Classic event. No-bid renewal on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Vectour Transportation Group Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #20 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City extends PMWeb project-management software license

City departments will continue using PMWeb for budget tracking and project oversight. Exact cost not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: PMWeb, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #82 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $55K

Culvert repair contract: $55K to Gillespie Construction

City awards no-bid contract to repair stormwater culvert at 7th Avenue South & 49th Place in Crestwood South neighborhood. Culvert repairs prevent flooding and drainage failures in the area.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 7th Avenue South & 49th Place
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #87 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City buys remanufactured engines for two trucks: $4,960 to Advance Stores

City commits public funds to replace engines in two municipal trucks. No-bid purchase from out-of-state vendor.

Counterparty: Advance Stores Company Inc., Roanoke, Virginia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #88 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Equipment Management: $3,425 engine replacement for police Charger

City spends $3,425 from general fund to replace engine in police patrol vehicle. Standard fleet maintenance keeps emergency response capacity operational.

Counterparty: Advance Stores Company Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $36K

Council approves $36,418 paint purchase from Safety Coatings

Routine maintenance spending on waterborne paint for city facilities under state contract. No direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: Safety Coatings, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

City approves $19,196 office furniture contract with Savoy

City commits $19,196 in general funds to purchase office furniture on a one-year standing order from Savoy Contract Furniture at negotiated unit prices.

Counterparty: Savoy Contract Furniture, Montoursville, PA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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