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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 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #67 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews storm debris removal contract with TFR Enterprises

Ensures rapid cleanup after major storms and disasters. TFR Enterprises will continue providing debris removal and related disaster services on call as needed.

Counterparty: TFR Enterprises, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews storm debris removal contract with TFR Enterprises

Ensures the city has a ready contractor for rapid cleanup after severe storms and disasters. The renewal keeps unit prices on file for quick activation when flooding, tornadoes, or hurricanes hit.

Counterparty: TFR Enterprises, LLC., Leander, Texas Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #70 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200K

Council awards $199.9K to Pennington Group for Boutwell Auditorium renovations

Boutwell Auditorium interior gets a $199,900 upgrade. The public venue serves events and performances in Birmingham.

Counterparty: The Pennington Group, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr., Birmingham
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source contract: ESRI GIS platform maintenance and updates

City commits to ongoing GIS software and hardware support for planning and zoning operations. Cost not disclosed in public summary.

Counterparty: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Message Point Media for social media and videography

City will pay for professional social media strategy and community engagement services. Contract terms and final cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes GrayKey forensic software agreement with Grayshift

City commits to purchasing digital forensic tools for law enforcement investigations. No dollar amount disclosed on consent agenda.

Counterparty: Grayshift, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Think TRG for SpringComing, Blues Festival marketing

Marketing firm will manage communications for two major cultural festivals. Contract details and cost not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Think TRG, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

SIMPLEVIEW: Website design & maintenance for Birmingham Crossplex, 1 year

The city will use SIMPLEVIEW for Crossplex website services under a sole-source contract. Dollar amount not disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: SIMPLEVIEW, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #60 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $12K

Fire truck repairs: $11,938 to Emergency Equipment Professionals

City funds ladder and brake repairs for Pierce fire truck equipment. Keeps emergency vehicle maintenance on schedule.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Equipment Management buys three 22-ton floor jacks from Napa for $2,031

City spends $2,031 from general funds on maintenance equipment for Equipment Management.

Counterparty: Napa Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #51 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $20K

City approves $20K payment to Terex USA for equipment repairs

City spending $20,000 for di-electric testing and hydraulic repairs on municipal equipment managed by Equipment Management Department.

Counterparty: Terex USA, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Approve $2,916 flooring installation for Public Works

City spends $2,916 on flooring work for Public Works facility under existing Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Interface Services, Inc., Acworth, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 3-year ThreatAdvice software deal with SHI International

The city will pay SHI International for ThreatAdvice NXTsoft, a threat-detection service, through a sole-source contract. The agreement covers up to three years of software and services.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $137K

City contracts with NUSA for neighborhood officer training, $136,950

Funds professional training for up to 495 community volunteers working in neighborhood associations. Program aims to strengthen neighborhood safety and civic engagement.

Counterparty: NUSA Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City buys forensic laser scanner from LLS Technologies for $18,400

Police department acquires BrightBeam Ultra dual-color forensic laser to improve evidence documentation at crime scenes. Purchase is sole-sourced, meaning no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: LLS Technologies, Inc. Laser Light Solutions Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City buys $2,664 cycle engine oil from Grainger via contract

Routine inventory replenishment purchase for city equipment maintenance using pre-negotiated contract pricing.

Counterparty: W. W. Grainger, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
February 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City pays Quick Motors $2,158 to repair vehicle 094317

Equipment Management Department gets fleet vehicle back in service after wreck. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,351 for wreck repair on vehicle 204316

Equipment Management Department repairs damaged city vehicle through sole-source contract with Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,301.25 repair payment to J W Auto Body

City spends $1,301.25 to repair vehicle #154306 at local shop J W Auto Body.

Counterparty: J W Auto Body and Collision, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves security monitoring deal with ADS Security for Arlington Home

City facilities like Arlington Antebellum Home will get electronic security system installation and monitoring. Protects public property and visitor safety at the historic site.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 331 Cotton
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $23K

City approves $22,750 software contract with Tyler Technologies

City commits to software and maintenance services from Tyler Technologies on a sole-source basis. No competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $22K

Council awards $21,823 card-access contract to Johnson Controls

City spending $21,823 for card access equipment and maintenance with sole-source vendor Johnson Controls Security Solutions. Covers equipment, installation, programming, and ongoing monthly maintenance.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

Police training: $12,885 Cellebrite mobile forensics certification

Birmingham Police will receive advanced digital evidence-collection training through Cellebrite's mobile forensics platform. This improves investigators' ability to extract and analyze data from phones and devices in criminal cases.

Counterparty: Cellebrite USA Corp Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

Card access controls: City awards $9,905 to Johnson Controls

City spending general funds on security equipment installation and monthly monitoring services from a sole-source vendor.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

City awards $7,396 security contract to Johnson Controls

City will install and maintain burglar alarm equipment at an undisclosed location. Monthly maintenance is included in the contract.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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