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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 2296 items in last 162 months
Total dollars $200.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.3% 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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May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

Council approves $5,000 contract with Alabama Environmental Council

City commits general-fund dollars to environmental services via sole-source agreement.

Counterparty: Alabama Environmental Council Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City approves $3,322 office furniture contract with HON Company

City commits general fund dollars to a sole-source office furniture purchase for one year. No direct impact on residents, but part of routine government spending transparency.

Counterparty: The HON Company, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City awards $2,500 contract to Fresh Air Family, Inc.

Sole-source agreement funds services from Fresh Air Family, Inc. without competitive bidding. City commits $2,500 from general funds.

Counterparty: Fresh Air Family, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,316.70 office furniture purchase from Norstar

Routine spending decision on office furniture for city operations.

Counterparty: Norstar Office Products, Commerce, California Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,224 chair mat purchase from Strickland Paper

City Clerk's Office gets new office seating equipment. No competitive bidding required for routine supplies purchases.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #77 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Clarus Consulting to improve Council and Mayor coordination

City Council and the Mayor's office will work with an outside consultant to strengthen communication and collaboration from May through June 2018. The effort aims to improve how city leadership coordinates on decisions affecting residents.

Counterparty: Clarus Consulting Group Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #84 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves film & media consulting contract with Create Birmingham, Inc.

City commits funds to attract film, TV, and music video production to Birmingham—boosting local jobs and economic activity in the media sector.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 1, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year sole-source contract with Cassady & Self Glass for vehicle

The city commits public funds to a single vendor for automotive glass installation and repair services. No competitive bidding process was used.

Counterparty: Cassady & Self Glass Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #93 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $574K

City awards $574K sealcoating contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Cotton Avenue street improvements in West End Community will proceed. Southeastern Sealcoating won the contract with a lump-sum bid of $574,245.65.

Counterparty: Southeastern Sealcoating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Cotton Avenue, West End Community
April 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #109 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $50K

City spends $50K on auto parts from NAPA via state contract

Routine maintenance purchase under Alabama's master agreement. Supports city vehicle fleet operations.

Counterparty: NAPA Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #102 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

Council approves $11,385 furniture contract with National Office Furniture

City spending public funds on office furniture through a no-bid contract. Citizens can track how municipal procurement decisions are made.

Counterparty: National Office Furniture, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #114 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 sole-source contract with Childcare Resources

City commits general-fund dollars to Childcare Resources for unspecified goods or services through a sole-source procurement method.

Counterparty: Childcare Resources Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #100 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,453 furniture purchase from F E Hale

Routine spending from general fund for city furniture needs over one year at negotiated unit prices.

Counterparty: F E Hale Manufacturing Company, Frankfort, New York Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
April 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #99 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $756

Council approves $756 furniture purchase from Evolve/Offices to Go

City buys office furniture from New Jersey vendor using no-bid contract from general fund.

Counterparty: Global Industries, Inc. d/b/a Evolve Furniture/Offices to Go Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #123 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Travel management contract awarded to Carter Consulting

City commits to sole-source services for air travel and hotel bookings to support staff testing and development projects. Contract terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Carter Consulting Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #77 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

Pep Boys: $4,658 car lift purchase for Public Works

City buys equipment needed to service and maintain municipal vehicles, keeping fleet repairs on schedule and costs controlled.

Counterparty: The Pep Boys, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #80 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City pays $3,247 to ED's Refurb for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle (No. 962277) gets wreck repair from local vendor using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: ED's Refurb & Pro Detail, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #79 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,265 to ED's Refurb for vehicle repair

Routine maintenance spending on city vehicle 104994. No direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: ED's Refurb & Pro Detail, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $500

City awards $500 no-bid contract to Boy Scouts of Alabama

City spends $500 from general fund on goods or services from Greater Alabama Council of Boy Scouts; specific deliverables not detailed in agenda.

Counterparty: Greater Alabama Council of the Boy Scouts of America Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #89 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Hitachi Vantara security camera system for city buildings

City approves sole-source security camera contract with Hitachi Vantara. Details on cost, scope, and affected locations are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Hitachi Vantara Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

JCCEO hired for youth services management and accounting

City outsources operations of Division of Youth Services to nonprofit JCCEO. Terms and cost of the agreement are not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: JCCEO Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires JCCEO to run summer jobs program

JCCEO will manage Birmingham's summer employment initiative, connecting young residents with job training and work experience. Program scope and budget details not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: JCCEO Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 10, 2018 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

City approves $17K sole-source contract with Urban Ministry, Inc.

City commits $17,000 to Urban Ministry for goods or services (full scope unclear from truncated agenda text). Citizens should see who received city funds and for what purpose.

Counterparty: Urban Ministry, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #54 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $50K

City spends $50K on vehicle parts via Long Lewis Ford

Equipment Management Department restocks auto parts through existing state contract. Routine procurement keeps city vehicles operational.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

City spends $30K on auto parts from O'Reilly Automotive

Routine city vehicle maintenance using a state master agreement. Funds come from general budget.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Springfield, Missouri
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