December 9, 2014
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Item number:Item #29
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$136K
City commits to specialized construction-project software for the Planning, Engineering & Permits Department. Sole-source contract; no competitive bidding process was used.
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Counterparty:
PMWeb, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
December 9, 2014
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Item number:Item #27
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$110K
Wylam Library moves toward renovation or rebuild with design work starting now. The $110,000 contract kicks off the planning phase for a community institution serving residents in the Wylam neighborhood.
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Counterparty:
CMH Architects, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
December 9, 2014
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Item number:Item #28
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$25K
The city commits $25,000 in general funds to Martha Miller for the Lawson Budgeting and Planning application, essential for fiscal planning and operational budgeting.
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Counterparty:
Martha Miller, Kernersville, North Carolina
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
December 2, 2014
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Item number:Item #40
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$25K
City committing $25,000 to consultant for strategic assessment and structuring services; scope suggests potential property or development strategy work, but full purpose unclear from title.
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Counterparty:
Urbanis USA, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
December 2, 2014
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Item number:Item #36
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$8K
Sole-source advertising contract for the Birmingham CrossPlex. This spending was approved in the FY2014–2015 budget.
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Counterparty:
Citadel Broadcasting Company
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
November 25, 2014
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Item number:Item #29
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$400K
Energy audit will identify inefficiencies in city buildings and potential savings on utility costs. Results will guide future spending on heating, cooling, and electrical systems across city facilities.
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Counterparty:
Trane USA, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 25, 2014
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Item number:Item #31
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$20K
City spending $20,000 on structural engineering for building demolition — part of blight removal effort to clear deteriorated properties.
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Counterparty:
MBA Structural Engineers, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #86
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$179K
Disaster recovery grant writing could unlock millions in federal aid for Birmingham's resilience projects. This sole-source contract commits $179K in existing CDBG disaster recovery funds to help the city compete for larger federal grants.
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Counterparty:
GCR Inc.
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Funding source:
Federal Grant
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Action type:
Resolution
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #32
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$116K
Maintains software support for city systems; sole-source deal limits competitive bidding. Costs average ~$114K annually from general operating budget.
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Counterparty:
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract amendment
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #84
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$50K
Council approves public art project to commemorate Nina Miglionico with a permanent statue in Birmingham. The $50,000 contract covers design, rendering, and consulting.
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Counterparty:
Ronald Scott McDowell dba McDowell, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #34
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$25K
Development Solutions will provide unspecified technical assistance to the city for up to five years at $25K annually. Citizens should know who city contractors are and what services they're paying for.
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Counterparty:
Development Solutions, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #31
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$25K
REV Birmingham will lead planning for a commemoration project over up to 5 years with city funding. Details on the specific commemoration topic are incomplete in the public record.
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Counterparty:
REV Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #76
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$21K
Parker Building Services will demolish, rebuild, and paint walls in the Jemison Gallery. This work maintains the facility's condition and is handled through sole-source procurement.
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Counterparty:
Parker Building Services Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Demolition
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Location:
Jemison Gallery
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #35
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$15K
City commits $15,000 to environmental testing and engineering services through sole-source contract. Scope and specific projects not disclosed in agenda item.
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Counterparty:
Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #37
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$14K
Consultant will calculate Birmingham's annual obligations for retiree healthcare and other post-employment benefits—a key factor in budget planning and long-term financial health.
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Counterparty:
The Segal Company, Atlanta, Georgia
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appointment executive
November 18, 2014
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Item number:Item #36
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$10K
Sole-source structural engineering work on properties in Titusville and North Ave neighborhoods. Citizens should know who received city contracts and for what.
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Counterparty:
MBA Structural Engineers, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 4, 2014
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Item number:Item #41
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$1.3M
City commits $1.3M to defend its counterclaim in active litigation. Protects public funds and determines outcome of legal dispute.
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Counterparty:
Walding, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 4, 2014
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Item number:Item #45
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$176K
City spending nearly $176K to map and plan sidewalk improvements across Birmingham. Sets the roadmap for future repairs and accessibility upgrades citywide.
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Counterparty:
Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
November 4, 2014
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Item number:Item #42
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$62K
Birmingham hires Exford Architects to design and oversee construction for the New We project. The sole-source appointment bypasses competitive bidding for this $62,000 engagement.
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Counterparty:
Exford Architects, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 28, 2014
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Item number:Item #57
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$25K
Funds annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration planning and execution through a community partner.
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Counterparty:
REV Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
October 28, 2014
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Item number:Item #45
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$22K
City spending $22,250 on website redesign consulting through sole-source contract. Improves public access to city information and services online.
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Counterparty:
Kinetic Communications LLP
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 28, 2014
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Item number:Item #44
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$14K
City is spending $14,220 on professional design and graphics upgrades to the Council Chambers.
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Counterparty:
Diamond Displays, Inc. d/b/a ExpoDisplays and Method-1
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 28, 2014
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Item number:Item #46
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$13K
City spending $13,000 on consulting to design digital signs for Council communications — a routine vendor payment on sole-source contract.
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Counterparty:
Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
October 28, 2014
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Item number:Item #13
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$10K
City commits $10,000 from general fund to hire Dr. Ronald Bayles as a consultant for Councilor Lundy to develop community redevelopment strategy and implementation services.
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Counterparty:
Dr. Ronald Bayles
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appointment advisory
October 21, 2014
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Item number:Item #57
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$2.0M
Covers the city's excess liability for employee injuries and workplace claims above the $1M per-occurrence threshold. Essential coverage protects the city's budget from major workers' compensation losses.
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Counterparty:
Midwest Employers Casualty Company
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award