Contracts awarded without competitive bidding (sole-source or no-bid). The vendor was chosen directly — taxpayers don't see a price comparison.
Would authorize spending $1,951.37 from the general fund to purchase books for the Birmingham Public Library's collection, available to the public if approved.
Would authorize a three-year maintenance agreement for the intercom system at Fire Station 1. If approved, Johnson Controls would install, maintain, and repair the Aiphone system to keep communications infrastructure operational at the station.
Council would approve a routine $367 purchase of office furniture for Boutwell Auditorium operations, funded from the FY 2026-2027 general fund budget.
Would authorize a contract to investigate and remove asbestos from the former Shields School building at 12th Avenue North and Escambia Street. If approved, would address environmental contamination at an abandoned school site.
Would fund a new fence at Oasis Park (600 3rd Avenue North). If approved, Sherrod Construction would begin work using capital improvement funds.
Would provide all Birmingham Fire and Rescue employees access to Cordico Wellness App for one year starting November 1, 2026. Supports mental health and wellness resources for first responders if approved.
If approved, the Birmingham Police Department would acquire a new DMT Intoximeter breath-testing instrument for DUI enforcement. The equipment would replace or supplement existing testing capacity.
If approved, the city would renew its subscription to Monday Work Management software, a project management tool used by the Finance Department to organize and track internal workflows and tasks.
Council would approve a $6,508 payment for wreck repair work on a 2015 fire truck. If approved, Equipment Management can complete repairs to Unit #Q22 under existing Sourcewell contract terms.
Would authorize three years of installation, maintenance, and repair services for the intercom system at Fire Station 2. If approved, the city would pay up to $5,693 from the general fund for this public safety communications infrastructure.
Council would authorize the Fire Department to enter a three-year maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for Aiphone intercom system repairs at Station 6. This covers installation, maintenance, and parts for emergency communication equipment.
Would authorize the city to purchase tire repair services for Department Equipment Management vehicles through a statewide bid agreement. This ensures city fleet maintenance capacity for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Would authorize continued purchase of pathogen reduction equipment and supplies for Birmingham Fire and Rescue, ensuring ongoing air and surface disinfection capability for emergency response operations.
Council will vote to spend $33,773 from the general fund on library materials and supplies from Cengage Learning. If approved, funds would be used to replenish the Birmingham Public Library's collections and operational supplies for the current fiscal year.
If approved, would maintain the City's grant application intake and reporting system through mid-2027, ensuring continued access for Community Development staff and grantees managing city funding applications.
If approved, would extend the permit-guide software that helps contractors and business owners navigate Birmingham's licensing and permit process through the end of 2026.
If approved, the city would contract with Quality Counts to monitor driving records of employees who operate city vehicles. The $22,500 two-year agreement would help HR assess safety risks and compliance among drivers of municipal fleets.
If approved, would authorize repair of a city ambulance (Unit #192204) damaged in a wreck, restoring emergency medical response capacity using general fund resources budgeted for FY 2026–2027.
Would fund a one-year program providing enrichment activities for children birth through age 5 and support for childcare and learning centers. If approved, would invest heavily in early childhood capacity building and quality enhancement.
If approved, would expand food distribution from 10 to 14 sites across Birmingham and add permanent infrastructure (storage, freezer, trucks) to serve food-insecure households using District 4 ARPA funds.
Would extend Momentus software maintenance for the Insights event-booking platform through FY29. The 3-year agreement ensures the city's event scheduling system continues to receive updates and technical support.
Would authorize the city to access historical employee pay records, tax documents, and earnings data through MHC's payroll system over the next three years. Supports payroll administration and employee record management.
If approved, would spend $102,070.50 in general funds on uniforms for the August 2026 police recruit class and promotional ceremony. Uses sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.
If approved, would commit general-fund dollars to three-year membership in the state municipal association, which provides advocacy, training, and peer resources for city government.
If approved, the city would restore air conditioning to the Negro Southern League Museum without competitive bidding, citing urgent need to prevent harm to the building and visitors. The no-bid emergency procurement bypasses standard procurement rules.