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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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June 20, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $500

Council approves $500 offender tracking software from Watch Systems

City commits funds to expand monitoring technology used in criminal justice operations. Offenderwatch software helps track individuals under supervision.

Counterparty: Watch Systems, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 20, 2017 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires Jackson Entertainment for DJ services, $300

City approves a $300 contract with Jackson Entertainment to provide disc jockey services for a city event or program.

Counterparty: Jackson Entertainment Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 13, 2017 · Item number:Item #103 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $138K

City commits $137,975 to Birmingham Business Alliance for job training

Council approves sole-source spending with the Birmingham Business Alliance to fund job training, workforce development, and business support programs.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 6, 2017 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $35K

City approves $35,450 software contract with Tyler Technologies

The city commits general funds to purchase and maintain financial reporting software. This is a routine vendor payment for internal accounting systems.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 6, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute consulting contract with STRADA Professional Service

City enters sole-source consulting agreement with STRADA for Jefferson County port development work. Contract details and funding amount not fully disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: STRADA Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 6, 2017 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Shore telephone support contract to Converged Resource

City locks in phone system support from sole vendor. Dollar amount on file but not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Converged Resource Integrators, Trussville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 6, 2017 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: ADS Security monitoring contract approved

City commits recurring funds to ADS Security for alarm monitoring across multiple departments under a sole-source contract.

Counterparty: ADS Security L.P., Nashville, Tennessee Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 6, 2017 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves AT&T security services for network operations

City Network Operations Center devices will receive security monitoring under an existing state contract. Ensures continuity of IT infrastructure protection.

Counterparty: AT&T Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires Oscar Wilson for DJ services, $300

Small spending decision on routine vendor contract. Citizens can track who delivers city services and how funds are spent.

Counterparty: Oscar Wilson Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #47 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Municode contract: online and print city codes

City will pay Municipal Code Corporation to keep Birmingham's ordinances and regulations updated and accessible to residents and businesses online and in print.

Counterparty: Municipal Code Corporation (Municode) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #83 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires STRADA for Part 2 of police consulting work

City will pay STRADA to continue implementing the second phase of police department consulting services through a sole-source contract, though the dollar amount and full scope remain unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: STRADA Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #50 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $138K

City funds Jazz in the Park series with $138K Magic City contract

City spends $138,000 on promotional and management services for 2017 Jazz in the Park summer concert series. Brings free live music programming to Birmingham parks.

Counterparty: Magic City Smooth Jazz Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $33K

Council awards $32,627 for jail laundry equipment to Pellerin

City is spending general funds on specialized laundry machinery for the Birmingham City Jail. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Pellerin Laundry Machinery Sales Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City funds YMCA job training program with $25K grant

YMCA will use the funding to provide job training and employment support services to Birmingham residents. This directly helps people develop job skills and find work.

Counterparty: YMCA of Greater Birmingham-Northeast (YMCA) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City spends $1,000 with Public Library for student programs

Small grant funds library support for Birmingham students. Details on specific programs not provided in agenda.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Public Library Board Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City spends $1,000 with Public Library for student programs

Small grant funds library support for Birmingham students. Details on specific programs not provided in agenda.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Public Library Board Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City funds $1,000 goods/services for Birmingham Board of Education students

The city is spending $1,000 to provide unspecified goods or services to Birmingham school students. The description is incomplete, making it hard to assess what benefit students receive.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #29 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Michael Jackson for $300 in disk jockey services

Spending city funds on entertainment services. Routine vendor payment approved without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Michael Jackson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 23, 2017 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: STRADA extends police services consulting contract, Phase 2

City extends consulting work with STRADA on Jefferson County police services — part of a multi-phase effort. Details on cost and scope appear incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: STRADA Professional Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 16, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $300

City hires DJ Michael Jackson for $300 in services

City spending $300 on disk jockey services for an event or function. No-bid contract approved on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Michael Jackson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 16, 2017 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves bobcat loader purchase from Bobcat Company

City will buy compact track loaders for operations and maintenance work using no-bid procurement. Exact cost and quantity to be determined by unit prices on file.

Counterparty: Clark Equipment Company d/b/a Bobcat Company, West Fargo, North Dakota Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 9, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City funds YWCA member services for AmeriCorps program ($8,000)

City commits $8,000 to YWCA Central Alabama to support AmeriCorps member services in Birmingham, extending community service capacity through a sole-source agreement.

Counterparty: YWCA Central Alabama, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #65 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $44K

City awards $44,256 to Shook & Fletcher for Sloss Furnaces cooling pond repair

Cooling system repairs at the historic Sloss Furnaces preserve this important cultural landmark and tourist destination. Work keeps the facility operational for public visitation and events.

Counterparty: Shook & Fletcher Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham
April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #85 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City funds $1K ad campaign for Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham allocates $1,000 to promote the Civil Rights National Monument through WJLD Radio, boosting awareness of the city's signature historical landmark.

Counterparty: Richardson Broadcasting Corporation dba WJLD Radio Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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