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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 1155 items in last 83 months
Total dollars $67.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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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25 items of many

July 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $153K

City pays $152,749 to SHI for Microsoft software support

Council approves spending on Microsoft software licensing and support services through a state contract, part of routine IT infrastructure costs.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $150K

City hires Legal Services Alabama for $150K legal aid contract

The city is paying a nonprofit law firm to provide legal services to low-income residents. This is a sole-source contract, meaning the city selected one vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Legal Services Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Mayor authorized to spend $3,000 with Grace Club Community Development

City commits $3,000 in general funds to Grace Club Community Development Corporation under sole-source contract. No specific project or service scope provided in item title.

Counterparty: Grace Club Community Development Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,861 flooring project for Finance Department

Sole-source purchase covers new flooring installation and floor prep at the Finance Department office.

Counterparty: Interface Americas, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $750

City awards $750 to Travelers Aid Society of Greater Birmingham

City funds support Travelers Aid's services for people in crisis—emergency assistance, transportation, and temporary shelter. This is routine annual support for community safety net services.

Counterparty: Travelers Aid Society of Greater Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year contract with Village Creek Human and E

City commits to professional services from Village Creek Human and E for up to three years. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: VILLAGE CREEK HUMAN AND E Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $428K

Workers' comp insurance renewed with Midwest Employers for $427,737

City commits $427,737 for one year of excess workers' compensation coverage starting July 1, 2025. This protects municipal operations and ensures employee injury claims are covered beyond standard limits.

Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $384K

City awards $384K heating contract to Splawn Construction for 3 fire stations

Splawn Construction will install bay heaters at Fire Stations 1, 12, and 25, improving working conditions for firefighters and equipment maintenance.

Counterparty: Splawn Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1808 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $46K

City renews LinkedIn Learning licenses for $45,629

Continued subscription funds professional-development platform for city employees, with 1,000–1,499 licenses available across the workforce.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
June 17, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City extends software license with Cycom Data Systems for 2 years

City continues using Cycom's software for ongoing operations; product updates included through 2-year renewal.

Counterparty: Cycom Data Systems Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 10, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $110K

City awards $110K to demolish Hill Elementary hazmat site

CJ's Ventures LLC will remove hazardous materials and demolish the closed Hill Elementary building at 507 3rd Street North, clearing a blighted property in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: CJ's Ventures LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 507 3rd Street North, Birmingham
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

Council awards $18,851 to Tecta America for library roof repairs

Avondale Branch Library roof repairs move forward. Work begins at 509 40th Street South.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 509 40th Street South, Birmingham
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City buys used Hyundai trailer from Weil Wrecker for $7,500

City purchases equipment for operations using general funds. Sole-source procurement from Weil Wrecker Service, Inc.

Counterparty: Weil Wrecker Service, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $158

City purchases decorations for employee trail ride event

City spends $158.61 in general funds on decorations for an internal employee event.

Counterparty: Amazon.com Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Three-year ambulance billing contract with EMS Management & Consultants

The city will pay EMS Management & Consultants to handle ambulance billing, processing, and fee collection over the next three years. This affects how quickly the city collects ambulance fees and recovery costs from patients and insurance companies.

Counterparty: EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to buy HVAC repair services without competitive bid

City will purchase HVAC repairs and equipment through sole-source contract, bypassing competitive bidding. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: HVAC service provider Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 3, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year software deal with Salamander Technologies

City commits to a sole-source software purchase and maintenance contract with Salamander Technologies for the next three years. Dollar amount and specific software purpose not disclosed in available records.

Counterparty: Salamander Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

City pays Huffstutler Paint and Body $11,228.55 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department commits $11,228.55 in general funds to repair vehicle 234342 through sole-source purchase from Huffstutler Paint and Body.

Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,236 purchase of 12 office chairs from Indoff

Capital Projects Department gets furniture replacement. No competitive bidding used.

Counterparty: Indoff, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Appropriation
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Council approves $2,070 office chair purchase from Indoff

City spends $2,070 on 12 office chairs for Sloss Furnace Department through a no-bid procurement.

Counterparty: Indoff, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $1,555 office furniture purchase from Lindsey

General fund spending on office furnishings. This routine purchase is subject to public record.

Counterparty: Lindsey Office Furnishings, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,397 office furniture purchase from Amazon

Routine vendor payment for office furniture supplies. Citizens can see how city funds are spent on routine operations.

Counterparty: Amazon Capital Services, Seattle, Washington Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appropriation
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $593

City buys 5 stools from W.W. Grainger for $593.70

Routine furniture purchase for Sloss Furnace Department using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: W.W. Grainger, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Other
May 27, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $215

Council approves $215.56 for bookcase from Staples

Routine office equipment purchase from general fund.

Counterparty: Staples, Inc. d/b/a HiTouch Business Services, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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