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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 1165 items in last 84 months
Total dollars $67.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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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25 items of many

October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $424

City buys bookcase from Strickland Paper for $424

Routine office furniture purchase for City Attorney's office charged to general fund.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $205K

City pays Ingram Equipment $204,725 for mechanic truck

City acquires new specialized maintenance vehicle for municipal fleet operations. One-time capital purchase funded from city budget.

Counterparty: Ingram Equipment Company, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $40K

City pays $40,344 for 100 EMS recruit training books

Purchase ensures EMS recruits have training materials and exams needed to complete certification. Supports emergency medical services staffing pipeline.

Counterparty: Jones & Barlett Learning, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appropriation
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #46 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $6,444 vehicle repair with Paul Pierce Paint and Body

Equipment Management pays sole-source vendor for damage repairs to city 2017 Ford Explorer. Routine fleet maintenance funded from general budget.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Paint and Body, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Cellebrite software contract with Carahsoft Technology

Birmingham's police department will use Cellebrite digital forensics tools to investigate crimes. The city is buying the subscription and hardware through a sole-source vendor agreement with Carahsoft.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 1, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires IMC Financial Consulting for Board of Education services

City and school board are contracting with IMC Financial Consulting under a sole-source agreement. Details on scope, budget, and term are cut off in the source text.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $121K

Council awards $120,972 recreation contract to Giffen Recreation, Inc.

City commits $120,972 to Giffen Recreation for recreation services. Awarded without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

Sole-source: City awards CHORE $100K for Champion Habits program

City contracts with CHORE to expand its Champion Habits program, using $100,000 in general funds. Program details are cut off in the agenda description.

Counterparty: CHORE Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $99K

City awards $98,757 contract to Giffen Recreation Inc.

City spending federal rescue funds on recreation services. Contract goes to Giffen Recreation, a Pelham, Alabama firm, using no-bid procurement.

Counterparty: Giffen Recreation, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Arpa Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $97K

City awards $97K contract to Bama Wellness for nutrition program

Sole-source contract funds "Eat Your Way to Better Performance" nutrition initiative. Details on program scope and beneficiaries not specified in agenda text.

Counterparty: Bama Wellness Advocacy, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $76K

City contracts Goodr, Inc. for poor relief services, $75,500

City commits $75,500 from general funds to Goodr, Inc. for care of low-income residents. Sole-source contract requires council approval.

Counterparty: Goodr, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $72K

City contracts with Better Basics, Inc. for $72,000

City commits $72,000 to Better Basics, Inc. for implementation of Better Basics program. Details of the program's scope and public benefit are incomplete in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Better Basics, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $50K

City approves $50,000 agreement with The Salvation Army for services

City funds social services through The Salvation Army. Details of what specific services are being provided are not fully disclosed in the agenda text.

Counterparty: The Salvation Army Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $45K

City awards $45K contract to Mercy Deliverance Ministries

City commits $45,000 to Mercy Deliverance Ministries for unspecified services under a sole-source agreement.

Counterparty: Mercy Deliverance Ministries Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

Fire truck repair: $30,400 to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus

City approves $30,400 to repair Fire Truck 132203 (2013 Pierce Arrow XT), keeping firefighting equipment operational. Sole-source vendor due to specialized wreck repair needs.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Union Grove, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 2-year Neighborly Software contract for financial management

City will use Neighborly's web-based platform for financial and project management. No dollar amount disclosed; sole-source award means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves tractor repair contract with Thompson for Equipment Management

City commits to one year of tractor repair parts and services through a sole-source procurement with Thompson Tractor Company. Ensures equipment maintenance continues for city operations.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #114 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $68K

City awards $67,819 masonry repair contract to VADD, Inc.

Council approves no-bid spending on repairs to Linn Park's masonry structures at Park Place and 20th Street North. Work maintains public park infrastructure.

Counterparty: VADD, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Park Place and 20th Street North, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #109 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $45K

City awards $44,850 contract to Swarco McCain Inc. (3 years)

City commits $44,850 in general funds to Swarco McCain for a 3-year agreement. Specific goods or services not fully detailed in available text.

Counterparty: Swarco McCain Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #115 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

Council approves $9,647 mainframe repair payment to IBM

City spends $9,647 on emergency hardware repair for its mainframe computer system that manages critical information databases.

Counterparty: International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #79 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves AutoZone auto-parts contract (1 year, no-bid)

Equipment Management gets approved supplier for vehicle maintenance parts. No dollar cap disclosed; terms unclear.

Counterparty: AutoZone, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $370K

City approves $370K contract with Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation

City commits $370,000 to Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation for revitalization services under a sole-source agreement. Specific scope of work is unclear from the limited description provided.

Counterparty: Cornerstone Revitalization Foundation Inc Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

City renews radar sign software subscriptions for $30,218

Keeps SpeedAlert 24 radar message signs operating — devices that display vehicle speeds to encourage safer driving on city streets.

Counterparty: All Traffic Solution, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City purchases up to 1,200 UAB football tickets per home game for 2024

The city is buying football tickets directly from University of Alabama at Birmingham for the 2024 season as a sole-source purchase. This is a public spending decision on a non-essential service with no disclosed budget amount.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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