🤝 Sole-source / no-bid

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $35K

Library gets $35K digital access deal with Midwest Tape

Birmingham Public Library expands digital collections through a sole-source purchase. Residents gain broader online access to audiobooks, ebooks, and streaming media.

👥 Counterparty: Midwest Tape, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #54 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $4K

Fire department buys $4,106 rescue training dummy from NAFECO

Fire department gets a specialized training tool (LION SmartDummy with voice box) to improve rescue drills and readiness.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,387 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Routine spending from general funds to equip city offices with furniture. Included on consent agenda for routine approval.

👥 Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

City renews SurveyMonkey software agreement with SHI International

The city continues its sole-source contract with SurveyMonkey for survey and data collection software. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available materials.

👥 Counterparty: SHI International Corp., d/b/a Survey Monkey Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Info-Tech Research Group for cybersecurity consulting

City brings in external expertise to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Protects resident data and critical city services from cyberattacks.

👥 Counterparty: Info-Tech Research Group Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $424K

City awards 3-year professional services contract to United Consulting Group for

City commits $424,000 in public funds to a consulting firm under a sole-source agreement. The contract runs nearly four years, so residents should know who received the work and what services are being purchased.

👥 Counterparty: UNITED CONSULTING GROUP LTD. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #83 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $21K

City approves $20,943 wreck repair on Fire Truck Unit #Q22

Repairs a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT fire truck through sole-source vendor Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. Essential for maintaining emergency response capacity.

👥 Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: Union Grove, Alabama

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #82 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $976

Pay Strickland Paper Company $976.66 for office chairs

City spends general fund money on office furniture from a local vendor.

👥 Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #78 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $915

Council approves $915.58 for projector purchase from Amazon

Parks and Recreation Department acquires portable projector equipment for programming and events.

👥 Counterparty: Amazon Capital Services 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to buy custom floor system via sole-source

City will purchase a specialized floor coating without competitive bidding under state law exemption. Exact cost and vendor name not disclosed in public record.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Infax, Inc. contract for hardware, software, and support services

City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Infax, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: AHEAD Inc. Veeam data cloud services for Microsoft 365

City will pay AHEAD Inc. for cloud data backup and recovery services to protect Microsoft 365 data. Without these services, city data could be lost in a cyberattack or system failure.

👥 Counterparty: AHEAD Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $835K

City awards $834,613 alley resurfacing contract to Massey Asphalt

Alley repairs citywide will improve drainage, safety, and property access across Birmingham neighborhoods. Work spans 2026.

👥 Counterparty: Massey Asphalt Paving, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 3, 2026 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gravely mower parts contract, Tri-County Turf Equipment, 1 year

City equipment maintenance continues under sole-source agreement with Tri-County Turf Equipment for Gravely mower parts and services over one year.

👥 Counterparty: Tri-County Turf Equipment, Leeds, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $420K

City extends HouseProud Atlanta contract $420K for services

HouseProud will continue providing city services under an expanded agreement. The contract amendment is on the consent agenda and requires no public hearing.

👥 Counterparty: HouseProud Atlanta Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $22K

Council approves $21,645 bleacher repair at Highland Park Tennis Center

City commits $21,645 to fix aging bleachers at Highland Park Tennis Center on Highland Avenue, making the facility safer and more usable for residents.

👥 Counterparty: Splawn Construction, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 3300 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama

February 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $5K

Council approves $4,565 drain inspection at Carver Theater

City authorizes Plumcore, Inc. to explore a lateral drain problem at the historic Carver Theater on 4th Avenue North. Work identifies any repairs needed to prevent future water damage or service disruptions.

👥 Counterparty: Plumcore, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203

February 17, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Police dept gains 3-year data security access through Alabama Law agreement

Authorizes the Police Chief to enter a data-security contract with Alabama Law, allowing police systems access to criminal justice information. The 3-year agreement enables ongoing operations of public-safety record systems.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Law 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $192K

City awards $192K fire protection repair contract to Johnson Controls

Birmingham Central Library's fire safety systems get fixed under a sole-source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection. Work addresses critical safety infrastructure at the public library at 2100 Park Place.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham

February 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #18 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source SaaS contract: Tyler Technologies software, services, and support

City commits to multi-year software services from Tyler Technologies for ongoing operations. Contract terms, renewal costs, and service scope deserve public visibility, especially for sole-source awards.

👥 Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $135K

Council awards $135K foundation repair contract to Splawn Construction

Birmingham Public Library's North Avondale branch gets structural foundation repairs, protecting a key community facility at 501 43rd Street North.

👥 Counterparty: Splawn Construction Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 501 43rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama

January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $76K

Council awards $75,695 security camera contract to BSCI for library

Security cameras at the Birmingham Public Library on Park Place will be replaced, improving building safety and surveillance infrastructure.

👥 Counterparty: BSCI, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, Alabama

January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $28K

Museum of Art Plaza: $28,500 roof and waterproofing contract to B&B Roofing

City commits $28,500 to repair the roof and waterproofing of the Museum of Art Plaza at 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard. Protects the building from water damage and extends its lifespan.

👥 Counterparty: B&B Roofing, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #89 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $1K

City pays Huffstutler Paint & Body $1,152.70 for vehicle wreck repair

General fund covers emergency repair of city vehicle (2019 Ford Fusion SE) damaged in wreck. Routine maintenance spending.

👥 Counterparty: Huffstutler Paint and Body 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: undisclosed

Cellebrite software deal: BPD gets digital forensics access via sole-source agre

Birmingham Police will use Cellebrite's subscription service to extract and analyze data from phones and devices—a capability that directly affects surveillance and investigation practices. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Cellebrite Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award