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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 2299 items in last 162 months
Total dollars $202.1M 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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February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #56 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City contracts with Dr. Edwin M. Moyo for jail medical care, $100K/year

Inmates in Birmingham City Jail will receive ongoing medical evaluations and treatment through this sole-source contract. The $100,000 annual commitment ensures jail detainees have access to professional healthcare services.

Counterparty: Edwin M. Moyo, M.D., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City sponsors AG Gaston Conferences with $10K grant

Birmingham Business Resource Center receives $10,000 over two years to host the 2015 and 2016 AG Gaston Conferences, supporting local business development and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Resource Center Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Contract award
February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $146K

311 Call Center overhaul: $146K sole-source deal with Planet Technologies

City replaces its 311 customer-service system with new software and consulting from Planet Technologies. Affects how residents report complaints, request services, and reach non-emergency city support.

Counterparty: Planet Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $32K

City awards $32,400 for ADA pool lifts at three parks

Improves accessibility for people with disabilities at McAlpine, Grayson, and Underwood parks. Pool lifts enable safe water access for visitors with mobility challenges.

Counterparty: Alabama Accessibility, Inc., Prattville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City hires physician for jail medical care at $100K/year

Inmates in Birmingham City Jail will receive ongoing medical evaluations and treatment from Dr. Edwin M. Moyo under this annual contract.

Counterparty: Edwin M. Moyo, M.D., Birmingham, AL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $80K

City approves $80,400 payroll software upgrade from New World Systems

City commits funds for Human Resources and Payroll system modules to improve employee record-keeping and compensation processing. Implementation includes software maintenance support.

Counterparty: New World Systems Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $60K

City hires Naomi Gordon for North Birmingham EPA cleanup, $60K

North Birmingham residents will benefit from professional consulting support for EPA environmental remediation efforts. The city is committing $60,000 in fiscal 2015 toward this cleanup work.

Counterparty: Naomi Gordon Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #6 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $60K

City hires EPA consultant Erika Liles for $60K community outreach

City commits $60,000 in federal grant funds to hire EPA consultant for community outreach and environmental compliance work through June 2015.

Counterparty: Erika Liles Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Contract award
January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $60K

City hires EPA consultant Erika Liles for $60K community outreach

City commits $60,000 in federal grant funds to hire EPA consultant for community outreach and environmental compliance work through June 2015.

Counterparty: Erika Liles Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Contract award
January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

City hires Scottie McClaney as consultant for $30,000

The city is paying a sole-source consultant $30,000 to manage information flow between departments. Citizens deserve to know who received public funds and why the city chose a non-competitive hire.

Counterparty: Scottie McClaney Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 20, 2015 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $47K

Council awards $46,736 to Hoar Construction for electrical vault

City spending $46,736 on underground electrical infrastructure for LIV Parkside Development. This is a non-bid contract, meaning no competitive bidding process was used.

Counterparty: Hoar Construction Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $922K

Council approves $922K engineering contract with Volkert, Inc.

City commits nearly $1 million to professional engineering and surveying services for Jefferson County project through sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Volkert, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #47 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $86K

City hires consultant for $86.5K HUD 5-year housing plan

Birmingham must file a federally required 5-year housing strategy with HUD; this contract pays for outside expertise to prepare it. Plan shapes future affordable-housing priorities and federal funding eligibility.

Counterparty: The Cloudburst Consulting Group, Landover, Maryland Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $750

Botanical Gardens gets asbestos evaluation for $750

City will inspect the Botanical Gardens for asbestos hazards to ensure public safety. Work costs $750 and is performed by Bhate Environmental Associates.

Counterparty: Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #46 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires David Sullivan for legal advice on economic impact

Council is spending city funds to examine how a specific issue affects Birmingham's finances and residents. The full scope of the legal work is unclear from this agenda item.

Counterparty: David A. Sullivan, Attorney at Law Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

File Management, LLC hired to run small-business training in Eastwood and Roebuc

Council is hiring a consultant to deliver entrepreneurship programs for small-business owners in two neighborhoods. Program details and contract value are not disclosed in the item.

Counterparty: File Management, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Walter Schoel Engineering for Village Creek water study

City commits funds to assess Village Creek's water infrastructure and condition. Study will inform future repair or improvement projects affecting the creek and nearby residents.

Counterparty: Walter Schoel Engineering Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $922K

City hires Volkert Inc. for $922K engineering work on Jefferson County project

City commits nearly $1M in public funds to engineering and design services through sole-source contract. Project details incomplete from agenda; residents should track procurement rationale and final scope.

Counterparty: Volkert, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #74 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200K

City hires SanGuard for Railroad Park security, $200K contract

SanGuard will provide security services at Railroad Park under an eight-year deal paid from the general fund. This affects public safety and how the city allocates taxpayer money to park security.

Counterparty: SanGuard Security Services, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Railroad Park
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $181K

Council awards $181K renovation contract to Richard Sprouse Construction

Eastlake Park gets renovated through this no-bid contract. Work improves a neighborhood recreation facility for resident use.

Counterparty: Richard Sprouse Construction Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Eastlake Park
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $49K

Council awards $48,850 to C.P. Construction for Alma Dennis Park upgrade

Park improvements in the Ensley neighborhood come as part of the city's ongoing public space investments. Project work at 1801 18th Street will enhance recreational access for residents in the area.

Counterparty: C.P. Construction Co. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 1801 18th Ensley
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #73 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City hires Bhate Environmental Associates for $2,650 testing at Vann Center

Environmental sampling and evaluation at the city's main municipal building — routine maintenance to ensure employee and visitor safety.

Counterparty: Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: David Vann Municipal Center
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $35

City sets newspaper publication rates at $35.70 per column inch

The city agreed on pricing for required public notices (laws, resolutions, permits) published in The Birmingham News. This affects how much taxpayers pay for mandatory legal notices.

Counterparty: The Birmingham News d/b/a the Alabama Media Group Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13

City contracts with Birmingham Times for legal notice publishing

City will pay the Birmingham Times $13.70 per column inch to publish required legal notices, ordinances, and resolutions—a standard operational expense that keeps the public informed of city business.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 16, 2014 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

Council hires Darius Moore as community outreach consultant for $6,000

Darius Moore appointed to support Councilor Hoyt's office with community outreach and advocacy work. Sole-source consultant contract funded from general fund.

Counterparty: Darius Moore Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appointment executive
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