April 4, 2023
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Item number:Item #64
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$18K
Motor and pump repairs keep water flowing properly to neighborhoods. This no-bid contract fix restores circulation and pressure in the city's water system.
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Counterparty:
B&D Electric Motor Company Inc., Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
April 4, 2023
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Item number:Item #60
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$11K
Equipment Management acquires a specialized tire changer for fleet maintenance operations. This sole-source purchase is funded from the general fund.
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Counterparty:
Advance Stores
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
April 4, 2023
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Item number:Item #67
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Fastenal will be the sole supplier of janitorial, maintenance, repair and operating supplies for city departments for one year. No competitive bid was sought.
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Counterparty:
Fastenal Company, Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
April 4, 2023
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Item number:Item #63
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits funds to office equipment from Amazon. Itemized breakdown provided for public transparency.
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Counterparty:
Amazon.com, Seattle, Washington
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
April 4, 2023
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Item number:Item #17
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Extends the city's sole-source agreement with Barbizon Charlotte for sound and video services at Carver Theater, a key downtown cultural venue. Citizens fund this service; the extension ensures continued technical support for public events and performances.
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Counterparty:
Barbizon Charlotte, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
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Location:
Carver Theater
March 21, 2023
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Item number:Item #52
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$790K
City purchases heavy equipment for public works operations. No-bid purchase of 2023 John Deere 1050K dozer from Warrior Tractor and Equipment in Northport, Alabama.
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Counterparty:
Warrior Tractor and Equipment, Northport, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
March 21, 2023
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Item number:Item #44
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$17K
Birmingham Fire & Rescue purchases specialized respiratory protection equipment (3M/Scott Safety facepieces with communications brackets). This sole-source procurement supports firefighter safety during emergency operations.
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Counterparty:
Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
March 21, 2023
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Item number:Item #74
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$11K
New staff get hands-on training and consultation on the city's striping machine (paint truck), ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively.
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Counterparty:
EZ Liner, Orange City, Iowa
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
March 21, 2023
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Item number:Item #48
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$8K
Equipment Management Department gets a city vehicle (184333) repaired. No direct resident impact, but citizens fund this maintenance through taxes.
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Counterparty:
Quick Motors, Birmingham
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 21, 2023
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Item number:Item #43
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$2K
Replacement battery for emergency defibrillation equipment used by firefighters and paramedics in the field.
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Counterparty:
Educational Associates of Alabama dba GoRescue Brands, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 21, 2023
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Item number:Item #16
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to professional services contract with Gray Quarter Inc. for network and software expertise. Dollar amount not disclosed in item text.
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Counterparty:
Gray Quarter, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #18
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$254K
City spending $254,435 on exterior repairs to Vulcan Tower at 1701 Valley View Road. Work maintains public landmark infrastructure.
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Counterparty:
J.J. Morley Enterprises, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
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Location:
1701 Valley View Road, Birmingham
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #28
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$15K
The city spends $15,275 on LinkedIn job postings to fill Human Resources Department positions. This is routine hiring support for city recruitment.
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Counterparty:
LinkedIn Corporation
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #34
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$15K
City buys 3M Peltor SwaTac headsets and accessories from Waveband Communications using federal GSA pricing. No competitive bidding required under GSA agreements.
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Counterparty:
Waveband Communication, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #26
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$5K
City buys office furniture for the Grants Administration office from Jasper Seating Company at negotiated unit prices.
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Counterparty:
Jasper Seating Company, Inc., d/b/a JSI, Jasper, Indiana
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #25
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$3K
Routine purchase to restock city electrical inventory. Small spending decision on consent agenda.
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Counterparty:
Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #31
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$3K
Routine spending decision on office furniture for Planning and Engineering departments.
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Counterparty:
Strickland Paper Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #23
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$2K
Routine spending to replenish inventory at Central Stores. No direct impact on residents; standard facility maintenance expense.
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Counterparty:
Budget Janitorial Supply, Pelham, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #30
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$2K
Sole-source payment to fix emergency vehicle. Keeps rescue equipment operational for public safety response.
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Counterparty:
Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
March 14, 2023
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Item number:Item #10
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City contracts with environmental nonprofit to advise on riverkeeper development initiatives. Exact scope and cost not specified in public agenda.
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Counterparty:
Black Warrior Riverkeeper
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
March 7, 2023
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Item number:Item #48
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$32K
Police gain new non-lethal tool for stopping fleeing vehicles safely. Purchase includes equipment and officer training.
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Counterparty:
Stop Stick LTD, Harrison, Ohio
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
March 7, 2023
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Item number:Item #13
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$500
Northeast YMCA will organize a community health fair for residents. Low-dollar sole-source purchase.
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Counterparty:
YMCA
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
February 28, 2023
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Item number:Item #54
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$13K
Spending public funds on specialized equipment for emergency response. Sole-source purchase from Stryker Sales Corporation.
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Counterparty:
Stryker Sales Corporation
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
February 28, 2023
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Item number:Item #53
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City approves sole-source deal with Stivers Ford to upfit police vehicles with black-and-white paint and equipment for one year.
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Counterparty:
Stivers Ford of Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
February 21, 2023
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Item number:Item #33
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$5K
Neighborhood Association Advisory board members will receive education and training funded from the general budget. Improves civic participation and neighborhood leadership capacity.
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Counterparty:
various vendors
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution