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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 1173 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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May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $38K

Advanced Roofing wins $38K reroofing contract for DPW facility

City spends $38,319 to replace the roof on the Department of Public Works building at 501 6th Avenue South. Upgrade extends the facility's lifespan and prevents water damage.

Counterparty: Advanced Roofing Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 501 - 6th Avenue South
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City funds Black Women's Mental Health Institute $2,500 for counseling

City invests in free mental health counseling for Black women through a local nonprofit. Sole-source grant requires no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Black Women's Mental Health Institute Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Police Department: $1,642 for folding tables

City pays W.W. Grainger, Inc. for furniture and supplies for Birmingham Police Department operations.

Counterparty: W. W. Grainger, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves software maintenance agreement with VertiGIS

VertiGIS will provide ongoing technical support for the city's GCX mapping and data platform. The sole-source agreement ensures continuity of geographic data services that city departments rely on for planning and operations.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

Council awards $18,709 roof and drywall repair contract to Advanced Roofing

Boutwell Auditorium gets water-damage repairs completed. City is paying for roof and drywall work at this public facility.

Counterparty: Advanced Roofing Solutions, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Boutwell Auditorium
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,952 office furniture purchase from Hon Company

Planning, Engineering & Permits Department receives new office furniture through state purchasing agreement. Routine equipment purchase with no direct impact on residents.

Counterparty: The Hon Company, LLC, Muscatine, Iowa Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $484

City approves $485 office chair purchase from Group Lacasse

Budget Division gets a new office chair. Purchase made under state master contract.

Counterparty: Group Lacasse, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham Fire approves 1-year medical supplies contract with Teleflex Funding

Fire Department secures medical supplies through sole-source agreement; unit prices on file with Purchasing Agent. Routine annual contract.

Counterparty: Teleflex Funding, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

City approves $11,250 rental of 15 barrier units from Meridian

Emergency or temporary crowd-control barrier rental for city operations. Dollar amount and sole-source vendor selection warrant public disclosure.

Counterparty: Meridian Rapid Defense Group Rentals, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Denise Koch Events for health, wellness and cultural program

Denise Koch Events will organize health, wellness, cultural, and small-business events and presentations for Birmingham residents. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, meaning only one vendor was solicited.

Counterparty: Denise Koch Events Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

Council awards $24,362 roof repair contract to Tecta America Southeast

Emergency repairs to the 5 Points West Library roof will restore the building to operational condition. Work protects the library's interior and preserves public access to community services.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 4812 Avenue W, Birmingham
April 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City awards $4,500 contract to Be Kind Birmingham, Inc.

City spending on community services vendor. Specific scope of services not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Be Kind Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

Roof repairs at David Barnes South Court: $1,267 to Tecta America Southeast

City approves roof repairs at public recreation facility using sole-source contractor. Routine maintenance to keep David Barnes South Court operational.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 425 6th Avenue South, Birmingham
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $127K

STC Worldwide gets $127K contract for East Lake Library cooling tower

City approves emergency replacement of the cooling system at East Lake Library. Ensures the library stays operational and comfortable for patrons during summer months.

Counterparty: STC Worldwide, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 5 Oporto Madrid Boulevard
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City awards $2,250 landscaping contract to Byrd Landscaping

City commits $2,250 to Byrd Landscaping for landscaping services. This sole-source contract covers routine maintenance or improvements to public property.

Counterparty: Byrd Landscaping, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves office furniture purchase from Kimball International

City spends general fund dollars on office furniture under a state master agreement.

Counterparty: Kimball International Brands, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #84 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City buys $3,963 office furniture from Kimball International

Routine spending from the general fund to purchase office furniture. Item appears on consent agenda for streamlined approval.

Counterparty: Kimball International Brands, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #83 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Fire Dept: $2,597 office furniture purchase from Jasper Seating

City buys office furniture for Fire Department using general funds. Routine spending decision on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Jasper Seating Company, Inc. d/b/a JSI Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #72 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source agreement: Hyland Software maintenance for document storage system

City commits to ongoing maintenance and support for its document storage software. Cost and contract term not disclosed in available materials.

Counterparty: Hyland Software, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $29K

City approves $28,758 office furniture purchase from Teknion

Transportation Department gets new office furniture funded from general fund. No-bid procurement method used.

Counterparty: Teknion, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

DocuSign Enterprise software: City approves sole-source deal with Carahsoft

City will use DocuSign for digital document signing and e-signature workflows. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

Roof repairs approved for King Recreation Center: $6,168

City approves $6,168 sole-source contract with Tecta America Southeast for roof repairs at the MLK Recreation Center, a public facility serving the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Tecta America Southeast, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: 529 43rd Street North, Birmingham
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,900 marquee sign from Steel City Creative

City is spending $5,900 to install a 6 ft 4 in × 5 ft 4 in marquee sign on public property using a sole-source contract with Steel City Creative, LLC.

Counterparty: Steel City Creative, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Police get LiveView camera contract, 3 years

Police Department will deploy LiveView surveillance technology under a three-year sole-source agreement. Details on equipment count, cost, and capabilities not fully disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: LiveView Technologies, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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