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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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February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Juniper and Myrtle LLC for consulting services

The city is paying a consultant to develop plans and strategies. The dollar amount and scope of work are not fully disclosed in the agenda description.

Counterparty: Juniper and Myrtle, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City purchases Federal Pacific breaker from Buffalo Electric

Sole-source purchase of electrical equipment from Buffalo Electric Company. Includes two-year warranty on the breaker unit.

Counterparty: Buffalo Electric Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $85K

Master Solutions consulting agreement approved for $85,000

City commits $85,000 in general funds to Master Solutions, LLC for professional consulting services via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Master Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City approves $25K contract for I See Me First Library Program

The city is funding a new literacy program through I See Me, Inc. to expand early library access and reading support for young children.

Counterparty: I See Me, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

Council approves $11,165 office furniture purchase from Kimball

City spends $11,165 on office furniture from Kimball International Brands under a no-bid purchasing method.

Counterparty: Kimball International Brands, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City buys $10,177 industrial stitcher for Print Shop

City upgrades Print Shop equipment with a new deluxe stitcher, installation, and training to support internal printing operations.

Counterparty: Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

Capital Projects buys office furniture from Strickland Paper for $6,336

City commits $6,336 in capital improvement funds to office furniture for the Capital Projects Department.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City pays $5,070 for Challenge drill press and training

Routine equipment purchase for city operations. No direct impact on residents or property.

Counterparty: Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Finance buys office furniture from Corona Group for $2,127

City spends $2,127 in general fund money on office furniture for the Finance Department using a no-bid contract with The Corona Group, Inc.

Counterparty: The Corona Group, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City approves $1,304 drafting table purchase from Strickland Paper

Spending approval for Planning and Engineering department office equipment from general fund.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $168K

City approves $167,714 Tanium software purchase from SHI International

City IT department gets software to manage device security and inventory. No-bid purchase from a sole vendor.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #20 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $80K

Fire dept buys 100 radio amplifiers from Emergency Equipment Professionals for $

City purchases specialized communication gear (3M/Scott Epic radio voice amplifiers) for firefighters. No-bid procurement.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $45K

Council approves $44,716 for Threat Advice Software from SHI International

City commits funds to security threat-analysis software, likely supporting IT or emergency management operations.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $12K

City pays $11,800 to Division 12 Consulting for tax data services

Tax and License Division gets data analysis and project management support to improve operations.

Counterparty: Division 12 Consulting, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $85

City buys Scantron scanner from Eagan supplier for $85

Routine purchase of office equipment for city operations. Includes installation and dust cover.

Counterparty: Scantron Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Eagan, Minnesota
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #19 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves one-year OEM parts contract with Iron City Ford

Equipment Management will continue purchasing Ford parts and service through Iron City Ford under a sole-source contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in item.

Counterparty: Birmingham Ford d/b/a Iron City Ford, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

O'Reilly Automotive: 1-year sole-source contract for equipment parts

City commits to buying automotive parts and supplies from O'Reilly for one year to maintain Equipment Management fleet. Dollar amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., Springfield, Missouri Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $150K

City commits $150K to TechBirmingham's job-training partnership

TechBirmingham will implement a skills-training program called Birmingham Upskill Partnership, aimed at improving workforce readiness in the region. The agreement is worth $150,000 from city funds.

Counterparty: TechBirmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City contracts with Freedom Rain for services, up to $25,000

City spending $25,000 with Freedom Rain (The Lovelady Center) on a sole-source contract. Details on the specific services are not provided in the item.

Counterparty: Freedom Rain, Inc. dba The Lovelady Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City pays $4,951 to SHI International for software support

Routine vendor payment for Solimar Systems software maintenance from general fund via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: SHI International Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $338

City approves $338.33 payment to Gulf Ice System for ice maker repair parts

Routine maintenance expense covered under state master agreement. This is a small operational cost for ice maker repairs.

Counterparty: Gulf Ice System, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #9 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $21K

City Hall elevator repair contract awarded to Diversified Elevator, $20,766

City Hall's primary elevator gets fixed with a $20,766 no-bid contract to Diversified Elevator Service and Equipment Company. Elevator downtime affects daily building operations and visitor access.

Counterparty: Diversified Elevator Service and Equipment Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 710 Birmingham City Hall
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City buys 2 office chairs from Raynor Marketing for $1,793

Routine spending from the general fund for Mayor's Office furniture through a no-bid vendor. Low-dollar procurement on the consent agenda.

Counterparty: Raynor Marketing, Ltd. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
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