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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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May 31, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

1-year contract with Business Systems & Con extended through June 2023

City extends a sole-source contract for business systems services. The vendor and contract scope remain partially unclear from the agenda.

Counterparty: Business Systems & Con Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 24, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City pays Greenpoint AG $6,257 for herbicides

Public Works purchases weed-control supplies for city maintenance. This no-bid vendor payment is routine operational spending.

Counterparty: Greenpoint AG Holdings dba Universal, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 24, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City pays JW Auto Body $2,830 for vehicle 174351 wreck repair

Routine vendor payment from the general fund for collision damage to a city vehicle. This wreck repair supplement is part of standard fleet maintenance costs.

Counterparty: JW Auto Body and Collision, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #125 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

City approves $7,346 purchase from National Safety Council for driving course ma

The city is buying defensive driving instructor guides and online training materials to support its traffic safety education programs.

Counterparty: National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #124 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $994

Police Department buys $994 in souvenir items from 4Imprint

City spending approval for police department promotional merchandise. This is routine vendor payment on consent calendar.

Counterparty: 4Imprint, Chicago, Illinois Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Cellebrite forensic software maintenance contract extended with Carahsoft

City renews its software license for digital forensics tools used by law enforcement. Sole-source agreement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Pileum Corporation Proof of Concept trial

City will test new goods or services from Pileum Corporation under a trial agreement. Details on scope and cost are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Pileum Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DataWorks Plus software/hardware agreement approved

City commits to long-term relationship with DataWorks Plus for updated software and hardware maintenance. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 728 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City extends DataWorks Plus hardware/software agreement

City will continue paying DataWorks Plus for hardware, software, and maintenance services under a sole-source contract. Renewal terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 728 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #69 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: DataWorks Plus contract for hardware and software maintenance

City commits to a sole-source vendor agreement with DataWorks Plus for updated IT hardware, software, and maintenance services. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available documents.

Counterparty: DataWorks Plus, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 728 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, South Carolina
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #70 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute Axon Enterprise order under master services agreemen

Extends city's relationship with Axon Enterprise for law enforcement technology and services. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Axon Enterprise, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #65 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source agreement: Mayor authorized to execute Pileum Corporation trial

City will test a service or product from Pileum Corporation on a trial basis. Dollar amount and scope of trial are not specified in the item description.

Counterparty: Pileum Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 17, 2022 · Item number:Item #67 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Cellebrite forensic software maintenance from Carahsoft

City extends contract with Carahsoft for one year of forensic software maintenance and licensing used by police and investigators. Exact cost not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

Council awards $5,000 contract to Jones Valley Teaching Farm

City funds urban farm education and community gardening services through sole-source agreement. Provider details not specified in agenda.

Counterparty: Jones Valley Urban Farm d/b/a Jones Valley Teaching Farm Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City buys 12 traffic speed bumps from Amazon for $2,400

Transportation Department gets portable speed bumps for traffic safety on city streets. No-bid purchase follows standard city procurement rules.

Counterparty: Amazon.Com Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $84K

Fire Station #19 renovation contract: $83,679 to Sherrod Construction

Council awards contract to renovate Fire Station #19 on Division Avenue. Project improves emergency services infrastructure in the area.

Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 7713 Division Avenue, Birmingham
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

City approves $12,650.76 payment to Heavy Machines for equipment parts

Equipment Management Department purchases tub grinder belts needed to maintain city equipment and operations.

Counterparty: Heavy Machines, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City buys $7,867 in souvenirs from 4Imprint

General fund dollars spent on promotional items for the City Council Office. Purchase approved without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: 4Imprint, Chicago, Illinois Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $3,494 for wreck repair

Equipment Management Department vehicle 184319 received wreck repair from sole-source vendor Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #96 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $161K

City awards $160,671 carpet installation contract to Interface Services

Interface Services will install carpet across city facilities using a pre-negotiated state contract. This spending decision uses public funds from the general budget.

Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #92 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $27K

City approves $26,793 office furniture purchase from Kimball

Public Works receives new office furniture. Standard vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Kimball International Brands, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appropriation
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #83 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

Council approves $19,404 office furniture purchase for Transportation

City spends $19,404 on office furniture for the Department of Transportation via a no-bid purchase from Ai Corporate Interiors, LLC.

Counterparty: Ai Corporate Interiors, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #94 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Pay Interface Services $3,009 for flooring

Routine spending from city general funds for flooring materials under an existing contract.

Counterparty: Interface Services Inc., Acworth, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #79 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $605

City pays Sherwin Williams $605 for paint drum

Routine vendor payment for Department of Transportation supplies from general fund.

Counterparty: Sherwin Williams Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: NEC maintains Birmingham PD fingerprint ID system

Police fingerprint system stays operational through maintenance and software updates. No dollar amount disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: NEC Corporation of America Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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