June 21, 2016
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Item number:Item #96
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
This multi-year equipment and energy lease locks in the city's electric service costs for street and facility lighting. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Alabama Power Company
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
June 14, 2016
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Item number:Item #13
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$500
Druid Hills neighborhood gets catering support for community event. Routine vendor spending on general fund.
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Counterparty:
Yarbrough Companies, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Druid Hills
May 31, 2016
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Item number:Item #30
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$50K
Birmingham is hiring an architecture firm for design services on an unnamed project. The $50,000 cost comes from city funds and covers architectural and engineering work plus any expenses.
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Counterparty:
Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
May 31, 2016
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Item number:Item #31
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$25K
Sole-source contract awards taxpayer funds to specific vendors without competitive bidding. This engagement commits $25,432 in public money to architectural design work on an unspecified project.
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Counterparty:
Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
May 24, 2016
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Item number:Item #13
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$155K
City commits $155,123 to construction engineering and inspection for a resurfacing project. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding process.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
May 24, 2016
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Item number:Item #12
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$55K
City commits funds to construction engineering and inspection services under sole-source agreement with local vendor.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
May 24, 2016
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Item number:Item #14
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$14K
City hires architect firm for roof consultation and design work at Willow Wood Recreation facility. Standard professional services spending.
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Counterparty:
Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment executive
May 24, 2016
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Item number:Item #15
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$8K
Councilor Scales allocates $8,000 from public funds to a graphics and media firm for community outreach in District 1. Citizens should know who received the contract and what the money funds.
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Counterparty:
Put It In Print Graphics & Media LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Appointment executive
May 24, 2016
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Item number:Item #54
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$3K
City hires consultant for outreach and marketing services. Scope and expected outcomes not clearly detailed in available materials.
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Counterparty:
Janet Rountree-Hudson
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment advisory
May 24, 2016
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Item number:Item #9
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City is starting work on a comprehensive stormwater program—a key step toward managing flooding, reducing combined sewer overflows, and protecting water quality in local streams and waterways.
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Counterparty:
AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
May 17, 2016
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Item number:Item #58
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$33K
City approves $33,387 repair to Elevator #1's power system at Central Library. Maintains reliable elevator access for patrons with mobility needs.
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Counterparty:
KONE Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
May 17, 2016
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Item number:Item #33
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$16K
YWCA will deliver neighborhood services funded by the "Love Your Block" grant, expanding community programming in participating blocks through summer 2016.
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Counterparty:
YWCA Central Alabama, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
May 10, 2016
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Item number:Item #28
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$1.8M
City commits $1.83 million to concrete and site work for Phase 2 of the Birmingham Intermodal Facility, advancing transportation infrastructure downtown.
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Counterparty:
Veterans Landscaping Company, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
3801 Mary Taylor Road, Birmingham
May 10, 2016
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Item number:Item #37
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$67K
City commits $67,410 in general funds to arrange ground transportation and hotel for 107 city representatives attending the 2016 NUSA conference.
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Counterparty:
Travel Designers, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
May 10, 2016
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Item number:Item #21
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$55K
Engineering and inspection services for a safety project in Pleasant Grove, supporting infrastructure improvements in the neighborhood.
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Counterparty:
Sarcor, LLC
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Pleasant Grove
May 10, 2016
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Item number:Item #51
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$50K
City commits $50,000 in general funds to sole-source legal services through June 2016. Citizens should know who is receiving public legal contracts and why.
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Counterparty:
Attorney Lawrence Cooper
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Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
May 10, 2016
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Item number:Item #50
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$50K
City commits $50,000 in general funds to sole-source legal services through June 2016. Citizens should know who is receiving public legal contracts and why.
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Counterparty:
Attorney Lawrence Cooper
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
May 10, 2016
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Item number:Item #18
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City committing funds to BCSG for short-term management of the Magic City Diamond project. Sole-source contract warrants transparency on the vendor selection and scope of work.
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Counterparty:
BCSG, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
May 3, 2016
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Item number:Item #16
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$40K
Speeds up the city's ability to identify and recover ownership of blighted properties before demolition or rehabilitation. Title searches are critical for clearing legal claims and moving condemned homes toward remediation.
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Counterparty:
Morgan Title Services, Pelham, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
May 3, 2016
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Item number:Item #15
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$5K
Asbestos testing and remediation at Wylam Park buildings protects public health before the facility can reopen or undergo repairs. This sole-source contract ensures specialized expertise for hazardous material handling.
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Counterparty:
Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
April 19, 2016
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Item number:Item #54
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$18K
Birmingham residents will gain a new mobile app and web portal to interact with city services. Sole-source purchase from California vendor.
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Counterparty:
Accela Inc., San Ramon, California
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Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award
April 12, 2016
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Item number:Item #66
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$50K
Annual $50,000 commitment to Growing Kings for community outreach programs. Renewable yearly depending on budget availability.
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Counterparty:
Growing Kings, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
April 12, 2016
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Item number:Item #17
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$5K
City hiring environmental firm to assess asbestos contamination at vacant JCCEO property — a necessary step before any demolition or redevelopment of the blighted site.
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Counterparty:
Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc., Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
April 12, 2016
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Item number:Item #18
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$4K
Pratt City site is being evaluated for environmental contamination before redevelopment; results will determine cleanup costs and feasibility.
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Counterparty:
Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Pratt City
April 12, 2016
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Item number:Item #16
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City is retaining outside counsel to assess economic harm and develop legal strategy. Citizens should know when and how the city pursues claims or defenses affecting public resources.
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Counterparty:
David A. Sullivan, Attorney at Law
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award