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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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March 6, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City pays Five Points Alliance $1,000 to promote St. Patrick's Day parade

Routine annual spending to support Birmingham's 34th St. Patrick's Day event. Shows how city funds community celebrations.

Counterparty: Five Points Alliance Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 27, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City approves $2,540 landfill compactor filters from Tractor and Equipment

Routine maintenance purchase keeps landfill operations running. Equipment Management Department buys replacement filters for trash compactor through no-bid vendor selection.

Counterparty: Tractor and Equipment Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $407K

City awards $406,900 to Battle Miller for Intermodal Facility Phase 2

Battle Miller Construction completes alternate work scope for the downtown Birmingham Intermodal Facility, a key transit hub. This no-bid approval commits public funds to finish a defined phase of the project.

Counterparty: Battle Miller Construction Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 20, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

Central Warehouse restocks street sweeper brooms, $10,272 to Batey and Sanders

City buys replacement brooms for street sweeping fleet from Batey and Sanders (Gadsden, AL) using a no-bid procurement method. Routine maintenance supply replenishment.

Counterparty: Batey and Sanders, Gadsden, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
February 6, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

City pays Terex Services $7,055 for equipment repairs

Maintenance on city equipment (Terex XT-60 vehicle) to keep it operational. Cost covered by general fund.

Counterparty: Terex Services, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $14K

Emergency: $13.5K chilled water coil replacement at Birmingham Museum

Museum's cooling system requires urgent repair to preserve art collections and maintain operations. Work proceeds without competitive bidding due to equipment failure timeline.

Counterparty: Southeastern Temperature Controls, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City approves $5,000 supply payment to Mac Papers for Print Shop

Routine purchase of chemicals and supplies for the city's in-house printing equipment. No direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: Mac Papers, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City funds $2,000 goods/services agreement with Birmingham Board of Education

City commits $2,000 in general funds to provide goods or services directly benefiting public school students. Details of what will be provided are not specified in the agenda item.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City funds $1,000 education support agreement with School Board

City spending to support Birmingham students through a sole-source agreement with the School Board. No direct public service or rate impact disclosed.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $328

City pays $328.80 to Paul Pierce Paint for vehicle repair supplement

Completes repair costs for city vehicle 124314. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint and Body Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 30, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $235

City pays $235.60 to J W Auto Body for vehicle 967205 repair

Routine equipment maintenance: the city's Equipment Management Department authorizes vehicle collision repair through sole-source vendor.

Counterparty: J W Auto Body and Collision, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $362K

City awards $362K pavilion repairs to A.G. Gaston Construction

Public parks get maintenance upgrades at various city locations. Project scope and timeline not detailed in agenda.

Counterparty: A.G. Gaston Construction Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Various Addresses
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #82 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City pays NAPA Genuine Parts $100K for vehicle maintenance parts

Equipment Management Department purchases auto parts for city vehicle fleet upkeep and repairs on an ongoing basis.

Counterparty: NAPA Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #81 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $77K

Emergency: City pays $76.7K for asbestos removal at Ramsay-McCormack

Ramsay-McCormack Building gets emergency cleanup of hazardous asbestos and glass to prevent health risks and property damage. Work proceeds under sole-source contract due to urgent safety needs.

Counterparty: Montgomery Environmental, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Emergency procurement Location: Ramsay-McCormack Building
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #86 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City pays Rich's Collision Repair $2,627 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management Department authorizes spending for repair of city vehicle #174314. Routine maintenance charge covered from general fund.

Counterparty: Rich's Collision Repair LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City pays Ice Makers, Inc. $2,000 for refrigeration parts

Routine maintenance purchase for municipal ice and refrigeration equipment that keeps city facilities operational.

Counterparty: Ice Makers, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,000 locksmith supplies purchase from Alabama Lock and Key

City buying specialized locksmith hardware that general suppliers don't stock. Sole-source purchase approved on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Alabama Lock and Key Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City pays Supreme Automotive $1,622 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department gets damaged vehicle repaired using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: Supreme Automotive, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Other
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $400

City approves $400 auto repair payment to Paul Pierce Paint and Body

Equipment Management repairs city vehicle 092201 through sole-source contract with local vendor.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 23, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $114

City buys sink faucet repair parts for Justice Center ($114.22)

Routine maintenance supplies purchase to keep municipal plumbing in working order.

Counterparty: American Pipe and Supply Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: David J. Vann Municipal Justice Center
January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1.0M

Council approves $1M emergency repairs at Rickwood Field

Historic Rickwood Field gets critical repairs to address safety hazards. The 115-year-old ballpark is a key community asset and regional landmark.

Counterparty: JJ Morley Enterprises, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Rickwood Field
January 9, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City hires Hands on Birmingham for neighborhood cleanup, $1,750

Sole-source deal funds cleanup and beautification work across city neighborhoods. Residents benefit from improved public spaces and volunteer coordination.

Counterparty: Hands on Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 3, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $164K

Council awards $164.4K demolition contract for Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame/Carver

Historic Carver Theater building at 3008 Clairmont Avenue South will be demolished and abated. This clears a long-vacant downtown property, though demolition ends the theater's use for cultural or adaptive purposes.

Counterparty: Montgomery Environmental, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame/Carver Theater, 3008 Clairmont Avenue South, Birmingham
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