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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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April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City pays $18,378 to B&D Electric for water system repairs

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.

Counterparty: B&D Electric Motor Company Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #60 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

City approves $10,671 tire changer purchase from Advance Stores

Equipment Management acquires a specialized tire changer for fleet maintenance operations. This sole-source purchase is funded from the general fund.

Counterparty: Advance Stores Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #67 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year sole-source deal with Fastenal for janitorial and maintenan

Fastenal will be the sole supplier of janitorial, maintenance, repair and operating supplies for city departments for one year. No competitive bid was sought.

Counterparty: Fastenal Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Carver Theater: extend Barbizon Charlotte audio-visual contract

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.

Counterparty: Barbizon Charlotte, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment Location: Carver Theater
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #52 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $790K

City buys John Deere dozer from Warrior Tractor for $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.

Counterparty: Warrior Tractor and Equipment, Northport, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

Fire & Rescue buys $17.4K Scott Safety facepieces from Emergency Equipment Profe

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.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #74 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

City pays EZ Liner $11,125 for paint-truck training

New staff get hands-on training and consultation on the city's striping machine (paint truck), ensuring equipment is operated safely and effectively.

Counterparty: EZ Liner, Orange City, Iowa Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City pays Quick Motors $7,998 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department gets a city vehicle (184333) repaired. No direct resident impact, but citizens fund this maintenance through taxes.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Fire Rescue buys $2,184 Lifepak 12 battery from GoRescue Brands

Replacement battery for emergency defibrillation equipment used by firefighters and paramedics in the field.

Counterparty: Educational Associates of Alabama dba GoRescue Brands, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gray Quarter Inc. contract for network infrastructure and software

City commits to professional services contract with Gray Quarter Inc. for network and software expertise. Dollar amount not disclosed in item text.

Counterparty: Gray Quarter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $254K

City awards $254K contract to J.J. Morley for Vulcan Tower repairs

City spending $254,435 on exterior repairs to Vulcan Tower at 1701 Valley View Road. Work maintains public landmark infrastructure.

Counterparty: J.J. Morley Enterprises, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1701 Valley View Road, Birmingham
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

LinkedIn employment ads: City pays $15,275

The city spends $15,275 on LinkedIn job postings to fill Human Resources Department positions. This is routine hiring support for city recruitment.

Counterparty: LinkedIn Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

Council approves $14,825 for tactical headsets via GSA contract

City buys 3M Peltor SwaTac headsets and accessories from Waveband Communications using federal GSA pricing. No competitive bidding required under GSA agreements.

Counterparty: Waveband Communication, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City approves $4,950 office furniture purchase from Jasper Seating

City buys office furniture for the Grants Administration office from Jasper Seating Company at negotiated unit prices.

Counterparty: Jasper Seating Company, Inc., d/b/a JSI, Jasper, Indiana Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City approves $2,734.64 electrical supplies from Graybar

Routine purchase to restock city electrical inventory. Small spending decision on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City approves $2,587 office furniture purchase from Strickland Paper

Routine spending decision on office furniture for Planning and Engineering departments.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,277 lubricant purchase from Budget Janitorial Supply

Routine spending to replenish inventory at Central Stores. No direct impact on residents; standard facility maintenance expense.

Counterparty: Budget Janitorial Supply, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,205 wreck repair for rescue unit 082210

Sole-source payment to fix emergency vehicle. Keeps rescue equipment operational for public safety response.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Black Warrior Riverkeeper for consulting services

City contracts with environmental nonprofit to advise on riverkeeper development initiatives. Exact scope and cost not specified in public agenda.

Counterparty: Black Warrior Riverkeeper Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $32K

City approves $32,081 for pursuit tire deflation devices

Police gain new non-lethal tool for stopping fleeing vehicles safely. Purchase includes equipment and officer training.

Counterparty: Stop Stick LTD, Harrison, Ohio Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #13 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $500

City approves $500 YMCA contract for community health fair

Northeast YMCA will organize a community health fair for residents. Low-dollar sole-source purchase.

Counterparty: YMCA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #54 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

Fire department buys $12,686 restraint package from Stryker

Spending public funds on specialized equipment for emergency response. Sole-source purchase from Stryker Sales Corporation.

Counterparty: Stryker Sales Corporation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Police vehicle upfitting contract: Stivers Ford (1 year)

City approves sole-source deal with Stivers Ford to upfit police vehicles with black-and-white paint and equipment for one year.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City spends up to $5,000 on training for Neighborhood Association board

Neighborhood Association Advisory board members will receive education and training funded from the general budget. Improves civic participation and neighborhood leadership capacity.

Counterparty: various vendors Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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