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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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October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City awards sole-source contract to East Lake Initiative, $10K+

City commits general fund dollars to East Lake Initiative, a local nonprofit. No project scope provided in agenda text.

Counterparty: East Lake Initiative Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

City approves $5,630 Rocket Software purchase for terminal editions

City buys desktop and web terminal software licenses from sole-source vendor Rocket Software.

Counterparty: Rocket Software, Waltham, Massachusetts Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Terminus Municipal Advisors for consulting services

City Council will lock in an outside consulting firm to guide municipal operations and planning. Contract terms (length, cost, scope) are not fully visible in this notice.

Counterparty: Terminus Municipal Advisors, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #72 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Website maintenance contract extended 3 years with Kinetic Communications

City extends its website hosting and maintenance contract for birminghamal.gov. This sole-source agreement covers technical updates and enhancements to the city's main digital platform.

Counterparty: Kinetic Communications, LLP Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #85 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $65K

City awards $65K sole-source contract to Birmingham Time Media Group

Birmingham Time Media Group will provide unspecified services to the city using $65,000 from general funds. The contract was awarded without competitive bidding (sole-source), which limits public alternatives.

Counterparty: Birmingham Time Media Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $29K

City contracts with Positive Maturity, Inc. for $29,000

Sole-source contract awards public funding to a private vendor. The purpose of goods or services is not specified in available records.

Counterparty: Positive Maturity, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves VertiGIS software maintenance contract

City commits to one-year maintenance and technical support for GCX Analytics T2 software used in municipal operations. Exact dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: CA Technologies mainframe scheduling software agreement

City relies on this software to manage nightly mainframe batch jobs that power core operations. Sole-source purchasing limits competition and price-checking.

Counterparty: CA Technologies (Broadcom) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $433K

Council awards $433K BRT site amenities contract to A.G. Gaston

City committing $433,243 to build bus station shelters, benches, and other amenities for the Birmingham Express rapid transit system.

Counterparty: A.G. Gaston Construction Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1820 3rd Avenue North, Suite 400, Birmingham
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $47K

City awards $47K consulting contract to Synergy Consulting Group

Council District 9 will receive consulting services to assist constituents. The contract is sole-source procurement from general funds.

Counterparty: Synergy Consulting Group, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City buys 1,000 UAB football tickets per home game for 2021 season

City commits public funds to purchase college football tickets in bulk, supporting UAB's home games and potentially funding community giveaways or employee perks.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #80 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $118K

City buys 37' bucket truck from Altec Industries for $118,065

Council approves purchase of specialized equipment for maintenance and utility work. No-bid procurement.

Counterparty: Altec Industries, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: MHC Software license extension approved

City commits to continued payroll software maintenance from MHC Software through a 5th amendment. This is a routine vendor renewal on sole-source terms, meaning no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: MHC Software, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Garbage services contract: Republic Services renewed for outlying areas

Residential trash collection in outlying areas continues under sole-source agreement with Republic Services. Renewal allows uninterrupted waste pickup for affected neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Republic Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

3-year Infor maintenance contract through state purchasing

City commits to multi-year software support agreement for enterprise system. Dollar amount redacted in source material.

Counterparty: Infor (US) LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 14, 2021 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $5K

Council approves $4,961 furniture purchase from Fairfield Chair

City spends $4,961 on lounge and reception chairs from Fairfield Chair Company using a no-bid procurement method.

Counterparty: Fairfield Chair Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: ADS Security wins contract for building security monitoring

City facilities will get electronic security monitoring and installation through ADS Security under a sole-source agreement, meaning no competitive bidding took place. Contract terms and dollar amount not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: ADS Security (ADS) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 31, 2021 · Item number:Item #77 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City pays $1,964.52 to Clarke Mosquito Control for pump assembly

Routine spending from general funds for mosquito control equipment maintenance. Part of city's ongoing mosquito management operations.

Counterparty: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Saint Charles, Illinois Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #67 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

Fire dept approves $10,440 SCBA air pack testing contract

Ensures firefighter breathing equipment meets safety standards through specialized testing. Sole-source purchase from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Pelham.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 24, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1K

Council approves $1,000 contract with TC Counseling & Consulting Services

City commits $1,000 to TC Counseling & Consulting Services for unspecified services under sole-source procurement authority.

Counterparty: TC Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $40K

City hires REV Birmingham for emergency shelter planning ($40,162)

City is paying for research and design work to plan new emergency shelters, determining where they'll be located and how they'll operate. The scope and location of these facilities could affect neighborhood services and emergency response capacity.

Counterparty: REV Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

City pays $15,436 to Municipal Emergency Services for firefighter equipment

Firefighter safety equipment purchase through a cooperative procurement agreement. Citizens deserve to see routine public safety spending, even on consent agendas.

Counterparty: Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $12K

City pays Fastenal $11,876 for safety supplies at warehouse

City restocks exam gloves and safety supplies at its central warehouse. Routine inventory replenishment from general fund.

Counterparty: Fastenal Company, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City pays B & D Electric $8,500 for pump motor replacement

Funds repair of a nonfunctioning pump motor using city general funds. Sole-source purchase from Birmingham vendor.

Counterparty: B & D Electric Motor Company, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,000 repair parts purchase from W W Grainger

Routine vendor payment for maintenance supplies through cooperative purchasing contract. No direct impact on residents or services.

Counterparty: W W Grainger Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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