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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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November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City upgrades servers via sole-source Tyler Technologies contract

The city is committing funds to upgrade core IT infrastructure (SQL and OS servers) through a sole-source procurement with Tyler Technologies. This is a routine vendor spend on rubber-stamp consent, but citizens deserve to know who received the contract and for what purpose.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: United Training Commercial provides online staff training

City commits to online training courses for Information Management Services staff through a sole-source vendor agreement with United Training Commercial, LLC.

Counterparty: United Training Commercial, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $252K

City approves $251,858 for two refurbished ambulances

Emergency response capacity: city purchases two refurbished Type 1 ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants to maintain or expand fire/rescue fleet.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $252K

City purchases 2 refurbished ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants for

Emergency response vehicles are critical infrastructure for fire/EMS services. This purchase replaces aging ambulances with refurbished 2022 units to maintain response capacity and reliability across the city.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $500

City contracts with Village Creek for $500 environmental work

City commits funds to environmental and human justice organization serving Village Creek area.

Counterparty: Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $36K

City approves $35,785 Volvo parts purchase from Cowin Equipment

Spending on vehicle maintenance and parts. Covers repairs and upkeep for city fleet vehicles under a state purchasing agreement.

Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

Fire Rescue buys 3M Scott Safety facepieces from Emergency Equipment Professiona

City spending $11,285 to replace or stock protective respiratory equipment for firefighters. Ensures fire crews have safe gear for emergency response.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Fire & Rescue: sole-source medical supplies contract with Teleflex, 1 year

City commits to buying medical supplies from Teleflex at pre-negotiated unit prices for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next 12 months.

Counterparty: Teleflex, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $209K

Council awards $208.7K audio-visual contract to Barbizon Charlotte

City commits $208,720 in public funds to Barbizon Charlotte for audio-visual equipment without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Barbizon Charlotte, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $113K

Sole-source ad contract: BGrace Media, $113K for COVID-19 crisis management

City spends $113K with BGrace Media for ad placement and COVID-19 crisis messaging without competitive bidding. Sole-source contracts merit public awareness of vendor selection and cost.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #61 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

City approves $13,366 sole-source purchase of embroidered uniforms from Highland

City commits $13,366 in public funds to Highland Park Golf for embroidered uniform items under sole-source procurement rules.

Counterparty: Highland Park Golf, LLC, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $16K

City pays ATSS $16,250 for electric vehicle training

City staff will receive 5-day training on hybrid and electric vehicle technology and maintenance. Supports workforce development for fleet management and municipal operations.

Counterparty: Michel P. Cleary dba ATSS, Fresno, California Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year maintenance contract for New World ERP

City commits to ongoing software support for its financial system. Dollar amount not yet disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Police parking ticket software: annual maintenance with Tyler Technologies

Keeps the city's parking enforcement system running smoothly. Affects ticket issuance and collection for city revenue.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Sign Shop to create 3 neighborhood flags

City will commission three neighborhood flags from The Sign Shop under a sole-source contract. Project details and final cost not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign film consulting deal with Create Birmingham

City hires Create Birmingham to attract film and TV productions, which can boost local jobs and tax revenue. No contract value disclosed in consent item.

Counterparty: Create Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to hire The Sign Shop for neighborhood traffic signs

City will commission new traffic-calming signs in six neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety and traffic management.

Counterparty: The Sign Shop, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

Sole-source contract: McCain, Inc. awarded $14,950

City commits $14,950 to McCain, Inc. under a sole-source contract. The item does not specify the service or good being purchased.

Counterparty: McCain, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year New World software maintenance deal

City commits to multi-year software support contract with sole vendor. Affects ongoing operations and IT budget allocation through 2027.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
September 27, 2022 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires IMC Financial Consulting for joint project with school board

The city and Birmingham Board of Education are bringing in an outside consultant to provide financial expertise. This is a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: IMC Financial Consulting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $29K

City buys crime-prevention cameras from Project NOLA for $29,400

Council is spending $29,400 in general fund dollars on surveillance cameras through a sole-source purchase. The cameras are intended to support crime prevention efforts citywide.

Counterparty: Project NOLA Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

City commits $5,000 to Birmingham Board of Education for student services

General fund spending supports educational programs for Birmingham students. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City awards $1,000 contract to Royal Divinity Ministries Industries

Sole-source spending decision; citizens should see who received city funds and for what purpose.

Counterparty: Royal Divinity Ministries Industries, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews 3-year ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract

ShotSpotter locations will continue receiving automated gunshot detection and location data to speed police response. Contract term and cost details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: ShotSpotter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200K

City pays $200K to Bridgestone for tire repairs

General fund spends $200,000 on vehicle maintenance through sole-source contract with Bridgestone Americas for tire repair services supporting the Equipment Management Department.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tire dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
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