September 3, 2013
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Item number:Item #97
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$310K
Additional $69,100 sole-source spending on architectural services without public competition. Citizens should know which city project is receiving this work and whether the cost increase reflects scope changes.
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Counterparty:
Exford Architects, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
September 3, 2013
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Item number:Item #98
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$285K
City commits an additional $69,100 to architect Exford for unspecified services under sole-source contract. Total cost rises to $285,000.
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Counterparty:
Exford Architects, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #64
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$161K
City commits $161,297 annually to Oak Hill Association for maintenance and care services over up to five years, contingent on budget availability.
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Counterparty:
Oak Hill Association, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #43
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$152K
Engineering and surveying services for the Graymont project will move forward. This sole-source contract commits city funds without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Engineering Design Technologies, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #42
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$148K
City commits $147,550 to surveying and engineering design for Green Springs High project. Amount reflects full scope of preliminary work before construction or major renovation moves forward.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #45
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$77K
City sets aside $77,000 for engineering design to improve drainage on Alabama Avenue. Work will identify solutions to address flooding or water management issues on the street.
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Counterparty:
MBA Engineers, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #41
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$50K
Engineering and surveying work on Calico Winewood drainage project; contract awarded via sole source to local firm.
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Counterparty:
Dynamic Civil Solutions, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #44
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$47K
A.G. Gaston Construction selected without competitive bidding for engineering and surveying services (2nd phase). Sole-source contracts should undergo public scrutiny to ensure fair use of tax dollars.
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Counterparty:
A.G. Gaston Construction Company, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #47
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$46K
City hires engineering firm to design street improvements on Pearson Avenue SW. Project will improve road conditions and infrastructure in the area.
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Counterparty:
Sarcor, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Pearson Avenue SW
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #72
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$43K
City committing $43,325 to evaluate storm sewer conditions on 41st Street, likely informing future repairs or upgrades that could affect drainage and flooding risk in the area.
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Counterparty:
Strada Professional Services, LLC, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #68
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$30K
Historic Fourth Avenue Business District gets support for revival and ongoing maintenance. Sole-source contract renewal signals continued city commitment to the neighborhood's cultural and economic recovery.
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Counterparty:
Urban Impact, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Fourth Avenue Business District
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #69
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$30K
Historic Fourth Avenue Business District gets support for revival and ongoing maintenance. Sole-source contract renewal signals continued city commitment to the neighborhood's cultural and economic recovery.
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Counterparty:
Urban Impact, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Fourth Avenue Business District
August 27, 2013
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Item number:Item #46
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$22K
Engineering and surveying for the 2nd Street Extension will move forward with a $22,500 contract. This is the design phase that precedes construction on the street project.
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Counterparty:
Sain Associates, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
August 13, 2013
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Item number:Item #40
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$30K
Sole-source contract funds work to revive the Historical Fourth Avenue Business District, a key economic corridor for Birmingham. Project details on scope and timeline were not provided in the agenda.
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Counterparty:
Urban Impact, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Historical Fourth Avenue Business District
July 30, 2013
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Item number:Item #8
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$13K
City commits $12,870 to engineering design for Pratt City Complete Streets Project, a street infrastructure overhaul in the neighborhood. This is the first phase of what may become a larger public works investment.
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Counterparty:
MBA Engineers, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Pratt City
July 30, 2013
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Item number:Item #11
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Public Works gets heavy equipment (tractors and accessories) for one year, renewable month-to-month. Sole-source contract with Montgomery vendor.
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Counterparty:
Capital Tractor, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
July 30, 2013
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Item number:Item #13
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Emergency drugs and IV fluids are essential for public health response. City procures these supplies from UAB pharmacy under state emergency rules.
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Counterparty:
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pharmacy
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
July 23, 2013
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Item number:Item #54
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$1.4M
H & M Mechanical Co. wins no-bid contract to renovate heating and cooling systems in two Birmingham Jail buildings. The $1.375M work affects inmate and staff conditions at the facility.
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Counterparty:
H & M Mechanical Co., Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
3100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham
July 23, 2013
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Item number:Item #68
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$939K
Public funds pay for engineering oversight of the Coalburg Road ALDOT project. Project details and timeline are not disclosed in this item.
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Counterparty:
Engineering Design Technologies, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
July 23, 2013
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Item number:Item #71
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$140K
City spends $140,000 for Summer Youth Games Invitational, Inc. to organize and run the 2013 Annual Youth Games program.
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Counterparty:
Summer Youth Games Invitational, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Appointment advisory
July 23, 2013
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Item number:Item #69
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$140K
Summer Youth Games Invitational will organize Olympic-style competitions for Birmingham youth, providing recreational and competitive opportunities in the community.
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Counterparty:
Summer Youth Games Invitational, Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
July 23, 2013
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Item number:Item #18
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$800
City funds quarterly newsletter and flyers for Oak Ridge neighborhood residents to stay informed on local association news and updates.
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Counterparty:
Mary's Kreation
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Oak Ridge
July 23, 2013
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Item number:Item #16
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$140
Computer Solutions of Alabama gets a sole-source contract to fix neighborhood association equipment using city funds.
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Counterparty:
Computer Solutions of Alabama, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
July 16, 2013
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Item number:Item #37
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$11K
City funds lodging and meeting space for property assessor training consultants. Part of routine professional development spending on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
The Westin Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Birmingham
July 9, 2013
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Item number:Item #41
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$20K
Pratt City Library gets upgraded fire and security protections. Residents and staff will have improved safety systems in place.
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Counterparty:
Global Fire Sprinklers LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
Pratt City Library