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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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January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

Burglar alarm contract: $4,826.64 to Johnson Controls

City commits funds for security equipment and ongoing monthly maintenance at an undisclosed location.

Counterparty: Johnson Controls Security Solutions LLC, Irondale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

City pays Black Market Magazine $15K for advertising

Mayor's Office buys special edition ad space from local publication. Part of routine consent-agenda spending.

Counterparty: The Black Market Magazine, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

City pays $13,175 for cast iron supplies from Barry Pattern

Routine purchase of cast iron supplies needed for city operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Counterparty: Barry Pattern and Foundry Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews records storage contract with Access Birmingham for 1 year

City Clerk's office continues using Access for document storage on existing unit prices. Contract renewal maintains continuity of records management services.

Counterparty: Access, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Napoli Shkolnik law firm for 3-year legal services contract

City commits to a multi-year legal services agreement with a specialized law firm. No dollar amount specified in the public record.

Counterparty: Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #108 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $55K

City approves $55,489 Ford parts purchase for Equipment Management

Equipment Management Department gets vehicle parts and maintenance needed to keep city fleet operational.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Pell City, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #112 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

Council approves $14,793 for building code books

City buys updated building codes needed by Planning and Engineering staff to enforce safety and zoning rules. Standard purchase to keep municipal code references current.

Counterparty: International Code Council, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
December 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City funds Alabama Symphonic Orchestra $25,000

City commits $25,000 in general funds to support the Alabama Symphonic Orchestra's operations and programming.

Counterparty: Alabama Symphonic Orchestra Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Altec Industries for truck parts

Funds maintenance of aerial and brush trucks used for city services and emergency response. Procured through Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Altec Industries Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

City buys $10,919 waterway tubes for 3 fire trucks

Fire department upgrades rescue equipment on trucks. No-bid purchase from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Pelham, Alabama.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #61 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200K

City buys $200K in auto tires from Southern Tire Mart

City fleet maintenance purchase approved without competitive bidding. Supports municipal vehicle operations.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tires dba Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $35K

Council approves $35,091.52 for International truck parts via Sourcewell

City buys replacement parts and maintenance services for its International truck fleet using a cooperative purchasing program that avoids competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Southland International Trucks, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #67 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $12K

City buys diesel engine for F-450 truck from Town and Country Ford ($12,246)

City replaces engine for fleet vehicle through sole-source purchase via Sourcewell contract. Routine maintenance spending.

Counterparty: Town and Country Ford, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City approves $10,045 tire chain parts purchase from Sunbelt Fire

Fire trucks get replacement tire chain parts needed for winter/emergency operations. Routine vendor payment for essential equipment maintenance.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $149K

City buys $149,488 office furniture from Krueger International

Community Development department receives new office furniture through a no-bid purchase. This spending is approved on the consent calendar.

Counterparty: Krueger International, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
November 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $65K

City awards $65K consulting contract to CityVision, Inc.

CityVision will provide consulting services for District 6 constituents. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: CityVision, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $26K

Council awards $25,884 for office chairs to 9 to 5 Seating

Police Department receives new office furniture through general fund spending.

Counterparty: D3, Inc., d/b/a 9 to 5 Seating Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

Fire Department buys two Zodiac inflatable boats for $19,289

Fire Department receives rescue equipment (two Zodiac boats) for water rescue operations. Total cost is $19,289 ($9,644.32 each).

Counterparty: Safeware, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #41 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

Council approves $8,370 office furniture purchase from OFS Brands

City spends $8,370 in general funds on office furniture for Community Development department using a no-bid procurement method.

Counterparty: OFS Brands Holdings, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #58 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Stivers Ford for vehicle parts

City purchasing automotive parts via sole-source contract through Sourcewell program. Part of routine fleet maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Montgomery, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #56 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City buys $100K in automotive parts from Long Lewis Ford

General fund dollars go to equipment maintenance through a Sourcewell purchasing contract. Routine vehicle parts supply for city fleet operations.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $9K

City approves $9,231 in bobcat parts for Equipment Management

Loader Services and Equipment Inc. receives payment for equipment repairs supporting city maintenance operations.

Counterparty: Loader Services and Equipment Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $258K

City awards $257,700 to McAbee Construction for City Hall chiller replacement

Birmingham City Hall's backup cooling system gets replaced, ensuring continued operation of the building that houses city government and public services.

Counterparty: McAbee Construction, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham City Hall
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $40K

City awards $40K sole-source contract to Penny Foundation

General fund dollars go to a local nonprofit foundation; contract purpose is incomplete in source documents.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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