March 31, 2026
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Item number:Item #37
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$2K
General fund dollars support youth education and tennis programs in Birmingham. Small sole-source grant reflects city's commitment to community youth services.
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Counterparty:
James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation, Inc
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 31, 2026
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Item number:Item #31
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to providing transportation to medical, dental, and mental health services for children, removing a barrier to care access. Sole-source contract with Kid One Transport System, Inc.
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Counterparty:
Kid One Transport System, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #48
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$106K
Fire department vehicle repair completed at total cost of $106,487. This final payment settles the outstanding balance from the original contract amendment.
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Counterparty:
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract amendment
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #27
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$100K
Birmingham commits $100,000 in public funds to LRY Media Group, LLC for media services. The item appears on the consent calendar, meaning the full service scope is not detailed in the public description.
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Counterparty:
LRY Media Group, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #55
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$86K
Department of Equipment Management relies on this GPS service to track and manage city vehicle fleets. Renewal ensures continued access to location data for operational planning and cost control.
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Counterparty:
Samsara, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #53
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$35K
Birmingham Public Library expands digital collections through a sole-source purchase. Residents gain broader online access to audiobooks, ebooks, and streaming media.
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Counterparty:
Midwest Tape, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #54
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$4K
Fire department gets a specialized training tool (LION SmartDummy with voice box) to improve rescue drills and readiness.
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Counterparty:
North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO)
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #57
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$1K
Routine spending from general funds to equip city offices with furniture. Included on consent agenda for routine approval.
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Counterparty:
Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #24
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City brings in external expertise to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Protects resident data and critical city services from cyberattacks.
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Counterparty:
Info-Tech Research Group Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
March 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #28
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
The city continues its sole-source contract with SurveyMonkey for survey and data collection software. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available materials.
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Counterparty:
SHI International Corp., d/b/a Survey Monkey Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
March 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #40
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$424K
City commits $424,000 in public funds to a consulting firm under a sole-source agreement. The contract runs nearly four years, so residents should know who received the work and what services are being purchased.
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Counterparty:
UNITED CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
March 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #83
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$21K
Repairs a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT fire truck through sole-source vendor Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. Essential for maintaining emergency response capacity.
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Counterparty:
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Union Grove, Alabama
March 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #82
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$976
City spends general fund money on office furniture from a local vendor.
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Counterparty:
Strickland Paper Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
March 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #78
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$915
Parks and Recreation Department acquires portable projector equipment for programming and events.
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Counterparty:
Amazon Capital Services
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
March 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #37
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Infax, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
March 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #73
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will purchase a specialized floor coating without competitive bidding under state law exemption. Exact cost and vendor name not disclosed in public record.
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Counterparty:
unknown
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
March 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #36
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will pay AHEAD Inc. for cloud data backup and recovery services to protect Microsoft 365 data. Without these services, city data could be lost in a cyberattack or system failure.
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Counterparty:
AHEAD Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
March 3, 2026
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Item number:Item #20
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$835K
Alley repairs citywide will improve drainage, safety, and property access across Birmingham neighborhoods. Work spans 2026.
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Counterparty:
Massey Asphalt Paving, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
March 3, 2026
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Item number:Item #28
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City equipment maintenance continues under sole-source agreement with Tri-County Turf Equipment for Gravely mower parts and services over one year.
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Counterparty:
Tri-County Turf Equipment, Leeds, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
February 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #34
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$420K
HouseProud will continue providing city services under an expanded agreement. The contract amendment is on the consent agenda and requires no public hearing.
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Counterparty:
HouseProud Atlanta Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
February 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #44
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$22K
City commits $21,645 to fix aging bleachers at Highland Park Tennis Center on Highland Avenue, making the facility safer and more usable for residents.
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Counterparty:
Splawn Construction, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
3300 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama
February 24, 2026
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Item number:Item #43
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$5K
City authorizes Plumcore, Inc. to explore a lateral drain problem at the historic Carver Theater on 4th Avenue North. Work identifies any repairs needed to prevent future water damage or service disruptions.
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Counterparty:
Plumcore, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203
February 17, 2026
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Item number:Item #30
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Authorizes the Police Chief to enter a data-security contract with Alabama Law, allowing police systems access to criminal justice information. The 3-year agreement enables ongoing operations of public-safety record systems.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Law
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Ordinance
February 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #21
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$192K
Birmingham Central Library's fire safety systems get fixed under a sole-source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection. Work addresses critical safety infrastructure at the public library at 2100 Park Place.
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Counterparty:
Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
2100 Park Place, Birmingham
February 10, 2026
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Item number:Item #18
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to multi-year software services from Tyler Technologies for ongoing operations. Contract terms, renewal costs, and service scope deserve public visibility, especially for sole-source awards.
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Counterparty:
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award