November 1, 2022
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Item number:Item #21
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
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Counterparty:
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
November 1, 2022
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Item number:Item #23
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to online training courses for Information Management Services staff through a sole-source vendor agreement with United Training Commercial, LLC.
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Counterparty:
United Training Commercial, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 25, 2022
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Item number:Item #42
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$252K
Emergency response capacity: city purchases two refurbished Type 1 ambulances from Southern Emergency Consultants to maintain or expand fire/rescue fleet.
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Counterparty:
Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 25, 2022
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Item number:Item #39
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$252K
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.
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Counterparty:
Southern Emergency Consultants, Roanoke, Alabama
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 25, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$500
City commits funds to environmental and human justice organization serving Village Creek area.
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Counterparty:
Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
October 18, 2022
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Item number:Item #47
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$36K
Spending on vehicle maintenance and parts. Covers repairs and upkeep for city fleet vehicles under a state purchasing agreement.
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Counterparty:
Cowin Equipment Company, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 18, 2022
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Item number:Item #48
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$11K
City spending $11,285 to replace or stock protective respiratory equipment for firefighters. Ensures fire crews have safe gear for emergency response.
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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
October 18, 2022
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Item number:Item #52
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to buying medical supplies from Teleflex at pre-negotiated unit prices for Birmingham Fire and Rescue operations over the next 12 months.
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Counterparty:
Teleflex, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
October 11, 2022
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Item number:Item #59
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$209K
City commits $208,720 in public funds to Barbizon Charlotte for audio-visual equipment without competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Barbizon Charlotte, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 11, 2022
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Item number:Item #18
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$113K
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.
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Counterparty:
BGrace Media, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 11, 2022
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Item number:Item #61
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$13K
City commits $13,366 in public funds to Highland Park Golf for embroidered uniform items under sole-source procurement rules.
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Counterparty:
Highland Park Golf, LLC, Birmingham
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #32
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$16K
City staff will receive 5-day training on hybrid and electric vehicle technology and maintenance. Supports workforce development for fleet management and municipal operations.
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Counterparty:
Michel P. Cleary dba ATSS, Fresno, California
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #25
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to ongoing software support for its financial system. Dollar amount not yet disclosed in agenda materials.
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Counterparty:
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #26
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
Keeps the city's parking enforcement system running smoothly. Affects ticket issuance and collection for city revenue.
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Counterparty:
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #23
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will commission three neighborhood flags from The Sign Shop under a sole-source contract. Project details and final cost not disclosed in agenda.
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Counterparty:
The Sign Shop, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #50
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
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Counterparty:
Create Birmingham, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
October 4, 2022
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Item number:Item #24
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City will commission new traffic-calming signs in six neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety and traffic management.
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Counterparty:
The Sign Shop, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
September 27, 2022
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Item number:Item #36
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$15K
City commits $14,950 to McCain, Inc. under a sole-source contract. The item does not specify the service or good being purchased.
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Counterparty:
McCain, Inc.
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Contract award
September 27, 2022
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Item number:Item #39
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
City commits to multi-year software support contract with sole vendor. Affects ongoing operations and IT budget allocation through 2027.
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Counterparty:
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract amendment
September 27, 2022
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Item number:Item #57
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
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Counterparty:
IMC Financial Consulting, LLC
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Resolution
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #50
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$29K
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.
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Counterparty:
Project NOLA
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Appropriation
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #12
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$5K
General fund spending supports educational programs for Birmingham students. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.
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Counterparty:
Birmingham Board of Education
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #19
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$1K
Sole-source spending decision; citizens should see who received city funds and for what purpose.
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Counterparty:
Royal Divinity Ministries Industries, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
September 20, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
undisclosed
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.
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Counterparty:
ShotSpotter, Inc.
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Funding source:
Unknown
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Action type:
Contract award
September 6, 2022
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Item number:Item #16
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🤝 Sole-source / no-bid
$
Total cost:
$200K
General fund spends $200,000 on vehicle maintenance through sole-source contract with Bridgestone Americas for tire repair services supporting the Equipment Management Department.
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Counterparty:
Bridgestone Americas Tire dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC
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Funding source:
General Fund
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Action type:
Resolution
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Location:
Birmingham