🤝 Sole-source / no-bid

City buys 48 Ford police vehicles for $2.18M

Police department expands patrol fleet with new 2026 Ford Interceptor SUVs. Purchase supports public safety operations across the city.

City buys 12 Ford F150 police trucks for $600,384

Police department replaces patrol vehicles. Improves emergency response capacity and officer safety with new equipment.

Birmingham Museum of Art: $52,762 boiler tank replacement

Museum receives critical infrastructure repair to prevent boiler system failure. Project addresses aging mechanical equipment at the city's major cultural institution.

City buys $12,250 in traffic cones from Safety Zone Specialties

Routine purchase of stenciled traffic cones (18" and 36") to restock the city's central supply inventory used for traffic control and public safety operations.

City buys office furniture from Strickland Paper for $5,010

Routine office equipment purchase using general fund dollars. No direct impact on residents or public services.

Sole-source: City buys Lexipol employee training access

City employees will gain access to Lexipol's online training platform. The contract uses a sole-source purchase, meaning no competitive bidding.

Germania Park: $132,687 equipment and installation contract to Giffen Recreation

Recreation equipment and supplies upgrades at Germania Park. Spending decision on sole-source vendor award.

City awards $48K to Carr Development for Railroad Park brick paver repairs

Repairs to brick pavers at Railroad Park and downtown locations restore public walkways and improve pedestrian safety in key civic spaces.

Fire Department mattress cleaning: $19.3K contract to Clean Sleep Technologies

Sole-source contract keeps fire stations' mattresses sanitary for firefighter health and safety. Renewal ensures continued equipment maintenance without competitive bidding.

Police: $19,085 to maintain bullet recovery system for forensics

Funds maintenance of equipment used to match bullets in criminal investigations, supporting evidence collection for police cases.

CONSENT ITEM 14. A Resolution, in accordance with §41-16-53, Code of Alabama, authorizing the Mayor without regard to the requirements of the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, Article 3, Chapter 16 of Title 41, Code of Alabama, to execute an agreement for the

City awards $370K construction contract to AMAC Construction

Council approved a no-bid contract with AMAC Construction for 2025 general construction work. Public spending decisions deserve transparency, even on consent agendas.

Sole-source: J.H Wright awarded $77.8K pump replacement at Eastern Area Landfill

City spends $77,814 on emergency leachate pump repair at the landfill — critical maintenance to prevent environmental issues and operational disruptions.

Sole-source: Leachate pump replacement at New Georgia Landfill, $33,430

Landfill maintenance keeps groundwater safe from contamination. This pump replacement is a routine operational fix on consent.

Fire Dept buys $14,255 office furniture from Affordable Interior

City spends $14,255 in general funds on office furniture for the Fire Department through a no-bid contract.

City approves Sourcewell contract with Rent One for SCAG equipment

City commits to annual spending on miscellaneous SCAG parts and equipment from Rent One, LLC through a cooperative purchasing agreement. No-bid procurement.

Sole-source: Stump grinder repair parts & services from Vermeer Southeast

City commits funds for one-year stump grinder maintenance via sole-source purchase, supporting Equipment Management operations.

Sole-source: Southland International Trucks parts contract approved for 1 year

Equipment Management secures spare parts and repair services for city trucks through a one-year sole-source deal with Southland International. Keeps fleet maintenance steady and predictable.

City approves $25K parts-and-supplies contract with W.W. Grainger

Equipment Management purchases miscellaneous maintenance parts through a no-bid Sourcewell agreement, standard for routine operational supplies.

City awards $2,000 sole-source contract to Real Deal Gaming

Sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding. Public deserves to know who received the contract and why competitive bidding was waived.

Sole-source: NAPA Genuine Parts contract approved for 1 year

City commits to buy automotive parts from NAPA for Equipment Management operations over the next year. No dollar amount was disclosed in the agenda item.

Truck repair contract: sole-source to Southland International, 1 year

City commits to repair and parts services for its truck fleet through Southland International. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Sole-source: O'Reilly Automotive supplies contract extended

City renews its exclusive deal with O'Reilly Automotive for fleet maintenance parts over the next year.

Sole-source Volvo repair contract awarded to Cowin Equipment

City commits to buy Volvo repair parts and services from Cowin Equipment for one year. This is a routine equipment maintenance spending decision for the Department of Equipment Management.

Sole-source: Ford parts & service contract for Equipment Management

City commits to buying miscellaneous OEM Ford parts and services from Long Lewis Ford for one year. Department of Equipment Management uses this for fleet maintenance and repairs.