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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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April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City awards $1,100 lawn care contract to Green Life

Sole-source purchase of routine grounds maintenance using general fund dollars. Minimal direct resident impact but part of public record spending.

Counterparty: Green Life Lawn Service, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Studio 2H Design hired for Alabama renovation design work

City commits to architectural services for an Alabama property renovation. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Studio 2H Design, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #74 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $230K

City funds $229.7K Travel Designers contract for delegate conference

City spending $229,680 from general funds on a sole-source contract to send neighborhood association delegates to a 2017 conference in Omaha. Public dollars for travel require transparency on vendor selection and attendee benefit.

Counterparty: Travel Designers, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $180K

Council awards $179,962 roofing contract for East Lake Park

City hires Standard Roofing to replace roofs on pool houses at three East Birmingham parks. Work improves facilities for residents in Fountain Heights and nearby neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Standard Roofing of Montgomery, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $39K

City awards $38,805 fencing contract to Birmingham Fence Company

Upgrades security and perimeter fencing at six fire stations across the city. Contract covers Fire Station 4 and five other locations.

Counterparty: BFC, Inc. (dba Birmingham Fence Company) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 110 Oslo Circle (Fire Station 4)
March 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #149 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $39K

Council awards $38,805 fencing contract to Birmingham Fence Company

City secures perimeter fencing for six fire stations. No-bid contract deferred one week pending review.

Counterparty: BFC, Inc. (dba Birmingham Fence Company) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 6441 Division Avenue, Birmingham
March 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #86 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City pays Birmingham Botanical Society $5K for library books

City funds public library book collection through sole-source agreement with nonprofit. Supports circulation materials for residents.

Counterparty: Birmingham Botanical Society, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City awards $2,100 pool repair contract to Hollywood Maintenance

Routine maintenance at six city swimming pools keeps them open and safe for residents. Sole-source contract with Hollywood Maintenance covers joint repairs across the facilities.

Counterparty: Hollywood Maintenance and Service, Vestavia, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #75 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City spends $1,000 on four St. Patrick's Day events via REV Birmingham

REV Birmingham will organize St. Patrick's Day celebrations marketed to residents; the city sole-sourced this contract without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: REV Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Contract award
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #76 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves aerial bucket truck purchase from Altec Industries

City buys a new 37-foot aerial bucket truck for maintenance and emergency response work. Equipment upgrades improve the city's capacity to service utilities and respond to overhead hazards.

Counterparty: Altec Industries Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #70 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City hires Highland Technical Services for $100K lead inspection program

Lead paint hazards in older homes pose serious health risks, especially for children. This contract funds inspections and clearance testing to identify and remediate contaminated properties.

Counterparty: Highland Technical Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $60K

City renews $60K annual contract with Leads Online for police investigations

Police will maintain access to LeadsOnline PowerPlus, a criminal investigation database tool used to identify suspects and track leads. The sole-source renewal commits $60,000 annually in city funds.

Counterparty: Leads Online, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #79 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints 1987 Supply Co. as graphic design consultant

City hires Desmond Wilson's firm for marketing and branding work to highlight Birmingham. No dollar amount specified in the record.

Counterparty: The 1987 Supply Co., LLC (Desmond Wilson) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
February 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #58 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves pickup truck purchase from Tallassee Automotive

Sole-source contract for vehicle procurement. Dollar amount and specific funding source not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Tallassee Automotive Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Tallassee, Alabama
February 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #93 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Hitachi for security camera system

Sole-source deal approves surveillance cameras across city facilities. Dollar amount and specific locations not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Hitachi Data Systems Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #71 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $167K

City pays $166,800 to upgrade HR payroll software to Infor LSF10

City commits $166,800 to replace aging HR and payroll system with modern Infor software, aimed at improving employee records management and payment processing. Sole-source contract to Texas vendor.

Counterparty: Implementation Services Group, Austin, Texas Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

Council pays Tyco $6,504 for card access system repairs

City spending $6,504 on maintenance of security card access systems at municipal facilities. Routine vendor payment approved on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Tyco Integrated Security, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Desmond Wilson for graphic design and marketing

The city hires a design and marketing consultant for council communications. Dollar amount not disclosed in this item.

Counterparty: The 1987 Supply Co., LLC (Desmond Wilson) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment advisory
January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #49 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Knox Pest Control: $2,850 termite bond + $600 annual renewal

City commits to three-year pest control contract for municipal buildings. Renewal fee of $600/year protects city property from termite damage.

Counterparty: Knox Pest Control, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City commits $1,500 to Birmingham Board of Education

City funds goods or services for students through a direct agreement with the school system.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves surveillance camera system from Hitachi Data Systems

City expands security camera network citywide; sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding. Residents should know where cameras are located and how footage will be used and retained.

Counterparty: Hitachi Data Systems Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 31, 2017 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City survey work: sole-source contract with Dynamic Civil Solutions

City will hire Dynamic Civil Solutions to map property boundaries and terrain in Pratt City. Determines if public and private parcels are accurately documented for future development or improvement projects.

Counterparty: Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Pratt City Community
December 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #94 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $55K

Sole-source: AT&T Mobility licenses extended for $55K mobile device management

City renews AirWatch mobile device management licenses for Information Management Services using general funds. This ensures continued security oversight of city mobile devices on a sole-source contract.

Counterparty: A T & T Mobility, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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