June 30, 2015
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Item number:Item #72
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Establishes employee and retiree access to managed mental health and substance abuse services through a sole-source agreement. City employees and their families gain covered counseling and crisis support.
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Counterparty:
Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #12
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$200K
City is spending $199,800 on professional services for industrial access planning at Sterilite Drive, a sole-source contract awarded without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Sain Associates, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Sterilite Drive
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #48
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$49K
City commits $48,862.60 to replace ornamental and vinyl chain-link fences and gates at Sloss Furnaces, a major historic and cultural landmark. Improves site appearance and security without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Moore's Fence Contractors, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Sloss Furnaces
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #10
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$38K
City is using federal disaster recovery funds to hire a consultant who will help plan rebuilding efforts. The study will guide how Birmingham spends additional recovery money.
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Counterparty:
Magellan Advisors, LLC
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Contract award
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #47
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$35K
Birmingham commits up to $35,000 per year for three years to the Architectural Foundation. The item was not on consent agenda, suggesting Council wanted public discussion before approval.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Architectural Foundation, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #9
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$29K
Bleakly will help Birmingham plan recovery efforts using federal disaster-relief funds. The engagement is sole-source, meaning no competitive bidding took place.
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Counterparty:
Bleakly Advisory Group, Inc.
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Contract award
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #15
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$20K
Birmingham is spending general funds to feed attendees at three major events: the Democratic National Convention, Empowerment Week, and the Magic City Classic. The city sole-sourced this catering contract to AJLO Foods (Full Moon BBQ) in Hoover.
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Counterparty:
AJLO Foods, Inc., dba Full Moon BBQ
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
📍
Location:
Hoover, Alabama
June 23, 2015
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Item number:Item #13
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$11K
Eastlake Library's cooling system gets repaired to restore comfortable library conditions for patrons.
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Counterparty:
James M. Pleasants Company Inc., Irondale, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Eastlake Library
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #38
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$81K
Structural engineering firm will inspect and consult on the Intermodal Facility's safety and integrity. Critical for project completion and public safety at the transit hub.
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Counterparty:
MBA Engineers, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #37
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$79K
City spending $78,722 on construction material testing and inspection services. Sole-source procurement with no competitive bidding process.
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Counterparty:
Bhate Geosciences Corporation, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #14
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$28K
City is spending $28,000 on professional consulting to calculate its annual liability for employee benefits — a routine finance function that helps set aside reserves for future obligations.
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Counterparty:
The Segal Company, Atlanta, Georgia
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #15
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$25K
City contracts with specialized firm to prepare required pension accounting disclosures (GASB 67/68) for fiscal year 2015. Required by federal accounting standards.
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Counterparty:
Segal Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #47
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$12K
Vulcan Park gets new security cameras and encoders. Project is routine facility maintenance funded through sole-source procurement.
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Counterparty:
Interactive Video Technologies, dba ion 247 LLC.
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
Vulcan Park, Birmingham
June 16, 2015
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Item number:Item #35
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves one-year contract (month-to-month after) with Pinnacle Networx for printer supplies used by law enforcement. No dollar amount specified in the item.
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Counterparty:
Pinnacle Networx, Wetumpka, Alabama
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
June 9, 2015
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Item number:Item #48
·
🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$825K
Federal housing funds will finance construction of eight low- to moderate-income rental units through Aletheia House, Inc., expanding affordable housing inventory in Birmingham.
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Counterparty:
Aletheia House, Inc.
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
June 9, 2015
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Item number:Item #19
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$11K
City commits $11,432 for software delivery, installation, and initial licenses from Peak Software Systems. Consent-agenda approval means minimal public debate.
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Counterparty:
Peak Software Systems, Inc., Sandy, Utah
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #14
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$105K
Engineering and surveying work on 1st Avenue will guide street improvements or infrastructure changes affecting that corridor. The sole-source contract means no competitive bidding was used.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #34
·
🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$24K
Boutwell Auditorium's cooling system required emergency repair to keep the facility operational. The city awarded the contract to the lowest bidder without competitive bidding due to the urgent nature of the failure.
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Counterparty:
B.F. Love Mechanical Services Inc., Pinson, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Emergency procurement
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Location:
Boutwell Auditorium
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #15
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$13K
City Garage Car Wash will get new electrical and plumbing design work, funded through this procurement. Sole-source contract avoids competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Engineering Design Technologies, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #35
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to a sole-source equipment lease/purchase deal funded by bond financing with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for a guaranteed energy project. Details on project scope, equipment type, and cost missing from public record.
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Counterparty:
Banc of America Public Capital Corp
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Funding source:
Bond
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Action type:
Resolution
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #46
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City renews network infrastructure services with AT&T on a sole-source basis with no stated price increase or savings. Terms extend one year plus month-to-month renewal, committing public funds to a single vendor.
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Counterparty:
AT&T, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
June 2, 2015
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Item number:Item #47
·
🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City renews network infrastructure services with AT&T on a sole-source basis with no stated price increase or savings. Terms extend one year plus month-to-month renewal, committing public funds to a single vendor.
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Counterparty:
AT&T, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Resolution
May 26, 2015
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Item number:Item #43
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$20K
Sole-source contract commits $20,000 in general funds to law firm through June 2015. Specific legal matter not disclosed in public record.
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Counterparty:
Bressler Amery & Ross
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
May 19, 2015
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Item number:Item #42
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$13K
City Garage car wash gets electrical and plumbing system upgrades. Sole-source contract reflects specialized engineering needs for municipal facility maintenance.
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Counterparty:
Engineering Design Technologies, Birmingham
🏛
Funding source:
Unknown
📋
Action type:
Contract award
📍
Location:
City Garage Car Wash
May 19, 2015
·
Item number:Item #20
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$1K
Birmingham sets aside $1,000 to support a new social justice community center at the Historical Home of Angela Y. Davis, Inc., expanding civic space for organizing and dialogue.
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Counterparty:
Historical Home of Angela Y. Davis, Inc.
🏛
Funding source:
General Fund
📋
Action type:
Contract award