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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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July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Fire alarm & sprinkler system inspections: Johnson Controls contract renewed

City extends fire protection monitoring across municipal buildings. Ensures smoke alarms and sprinkler systems stay tested and operational to protect residents and workers.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City hires IS Consulting for CRM software support, $9,900

City commits $9,900 to maintain and support its CRM Dynamics 365 system through IS Consulting, a specialized vendor in Tallahassee.

Counterparty: Imager Software, Inc. dba I S Consulting, Tallahassee, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #81 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $150K

City approves $150K auto parts buy from NAPA under state contract

Routine city vehicle maintenance funded from general operations budget via existing state master agreement.

Counterparty: Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Atlanta, Georgia
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #86 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City buys $100K in auto parts from O'Reilly Auto

Routine purchase of vehicle maintenance supplies under state contract. No direct resident impact.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Auto Enterprises dba O'Reilly Auto Parts, Springfield, Missouri Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #84 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City pays Long Lewis Ford $100K for automotive parts

Equipment Management Department resupplies vehicle fleet under existing Sourcewell contract. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #77 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $44K

City pays $43,707 to Thompson Tractor for equipment parts

Equipment Management needs Caterpillar parts through a pre-approved vendor contract to keep city machinery operational.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #87 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City spends $25K on automotive parts from Town and Country Ford

Equipment repair and maintenance keeps city vehicles operational for public services. This Sourcewell contract purchase ensures fleet availability.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #85 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $20K

City approves $20K parts and repair payment to Motion Industries

General fund payment for equipment maintenance supplies and hydraulic repairs via existing Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Motion Industries Inc., St. Louis, Missouri Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City spends $17,978 for smooth jazz event planning partnership

City commits general fund dollars to Magic City Smooth Jazz for event organization and promotion services. The agreement uses sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $400

City hires Larry Hayes for DJ services at North Avondale event ($400)

City spending $400 from general funds for disc jockey and equipment services at a North Avondale community event.

Counterparty: Larry Hayes Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: North Avondale
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #35 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires Oscar Wilson as DJ for Smithfield event ($300)

City books DJ services for Smithfield neighborhood event. Sole-source contract covers equipment and performance.

Counterparty: Oscar Wilson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Smithfield
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Oscar Wilson for Harriman Park event ($300)

Council approves a disc jockey for a Harriman Park event with equipment rental included.

Counterparty: Oscar Wilson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Harriman Park
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

DJ services contract: Oscar Wilson hired for East Lake event, $300

City pays a local disc jockey to provide music and equipment for an East Lake neighborhood event.

Counterparty: Oscar Wilson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: East Lake
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