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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 1561 items in last 114 months
Total dollars $96.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (45.2% 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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25 items of many

December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sole-source services deal with Carahsoft Technology

Carahsoft will help set up privacy protections for city systems. Dollar amount and specific services not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $57K

City awards $56,705 to repair softball field slope

Eroded slope behind softball field #2 will be repaired, preventing further damage and keeping the facility safe and usable.

Counterparty: Gillespie Construction, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1212 Studdard Road, Jasper, Alabama, 35503
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

City approves $14,657 furniture purchase for Fire Station #1 dorms

Fire Station #1 dormitory upgrades are funded through routine capital maintenance. No direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $890

City approves $890 bookcase purchase from Lindsey Office Furnishings

Routine spending decision on office equipment for city operations.

Counterparty: Lindsey Office Furnishings, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Tyler Technologies for New World transition support

Professional services contract to guide Birmingham's switch away from its current financial system (New World). Cost and full scope are not yet disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $75K

City funds Birmingham Corps workforce development, $75,000

Birmingham Corps will implement job training and employment services under this agreement. The sole-source award means the city selected this vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Corps Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City contracts with Original Clutch Band for $3,500

General fund spending on entertainment services. The vendor was selected without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: The Original Clutch Band Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #113 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $34K

City approves $34,411 office furniture purchase from Kimball International

Community Development department receives office furniture through no-bid purchase. Routine spending decision available for public review.

Counterparty: Kimball International Brands, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City authorizes $1,000 payment to Greater Crestwood, Inc.

Sole-source contract spending from the general fund. Purpose of the agreement is not fully described in the agenda.

Counterparty: Greater Crestwood, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Firehouse Ministries opioid abatement program

Firehouse Ministries receives a contract to operate a trauma-informed opioid abatement program. This expands harm-reduction services for residents struggling with opioid use disorder.

Counterparty: Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. dba Firehouse Ministries Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #87 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Firehouse Ministries opioid abatement program

Firehouse Ministries receives a contract to operate a trauma-informed opioid abatement program. This expands harm-reduction services for residents struggling with opioid use disorder.

Counterparty: Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. dba Firehouse Ministries Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #88 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City funds Firehouse Ministries opioid abatement program

Firehouse Ministries receives a contract to operate a trauma-informed opioid abatement program. This expands harm-reduction services for residents struggling with opioid use disorder.

Counterparty: Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. dba Firehouse Ministries Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

Fire Department buys new recruit rescue equipment for $17,828

Birmingham Fire Department gets new rescue gear for recruits, purchased sole-source from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Mississippi.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $969

City buys storage cabinet from Strickland Paper for $969

Routine purchase of office equipment for city IT operations using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves awards and gifts purchase from 4Imprint

City buys trophies, awards, and corporate gifts through a no-bid contract with 4Imprint. Dollar amount not disclosed in this consent item.

Counterparty: 4Imprint, Inc., Oshkosh, Wisconsin Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #71 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $117K

Council awards $117K roofing contract to Garner and Associates

Legions Field maintenance shop and office building gets new roof through no-bid contract. Work is part of ongoing 2023 renovation package.

Counterparty: Garner and Associates Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Legions Field, 4
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

City awards $24K sole-source contract to ProntoTrak for electronic monitoring

City spends $24,000 on electronic monitoring services from ProntoTrak without competitive bidding. Service details (what it monitors, who benefits, duration) not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: ProntoTrak, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City contracts with Southern Music Research Center for $6,000

City spending $6,000 from general funds on music research services through sole-source contract.

Counterparty: Southern Music Research Center Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $6,000 sole-source payment to Bare Hands Gal

City is spending $6,000 without competitive bidding. The vendor name and purpose are incomplete in public documents.

Counterparty: Bare Hands Gal Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #85 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Freshwater Land Trust for consulting and project management

City commits to a sole-source consulting deal with Freshwater Land Trust for land and water project management. Specific dollar amount and project scope are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Freshwater Land Trust Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year vendor agreement with SimsUshare

Equipment Simulations LLC will provide services under a sole-source contract. Budget impact and service details not available in agenda description.

Counterparty: Equipment Simulations LLC dba SimsUshare Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $35K

Fire protection contract: $35,415 to Johnson Controls

City approves spending $35,415 for fire protection services from Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP, without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City pays B&H Photo $3,222 for Fire Rescue cameras and gear

Fire and Rescue Service receives new camera equipment, microphones, and power bank to support operations and incident documentation.

Counterparty: B&H Photo & Electronics, Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $265K

City buys 65-gallon carts from Rehrig Pacific for $265,363

Equipment Management Department restocks waste/recycling carts through no-bid Sourcewell agreement.

Counterparty: Rehrig Pacific Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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