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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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August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Athens Paper Company copier paper bid renewed 1 year

City continues buying copier and printing paper from Athens Paper under a no-bid renewal. Prices remain on file with the Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: Athens Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City extends Dell EMC data storage agreement with AHEAD for 1 year

Maintains cloud storage and data protection systems that support city services and operations. Sole-source contract ensures continuity of critical IT infrastructure.

Counterparty: AHEAD Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 17, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

1-year implementation contract with MCM Technology

City commits to a sole-source technology services agreement with MCM Technology for up to one year. Budget impact and service scope not fully disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: MCM Technology, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 10, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City hires Litter Squad for cleanup work, $3,750

Sole-source contract to remove litter from public spaces. Small expense typical of routine city maintenance.

Counterparty: Douglas Beasley D/B/A "Litter Squad" Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 10, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City hires Official Clutch Band for $2,500

Music performance or entertainment contract approved. No direct impact on resident services or taxes.

Counterparty: Wyteria Huffman d/b/a Official Clutch Band Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 10, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2K contract with Community on the Rise

Sole-source agreement sets aside $2,000 in city funds for goods and services from Community on the Rise.

Counterparty: Community on the Rise Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 10, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Automatic transmission repair bid renewed with Wholesale Transmission, Inc.

City vehicle maintenance costs continue under existing vendor contract terms. Renewal keeps repair pricing steady for municipal fleet operations.

Counterparty: Wholesale Transmission, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 3, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews copier paper contract with Strickland Paper Company

Routine office supply contract renewed for one year. Strickland Paper Company will continue providing copier and printing paper to city departments at existing unit prices.

Counterparty: Strickland Paper Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #49 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $97K

City pays $96,829 to Tractor and Equipment for Kubota parts

Routine maintenance purchase for city equipment under a state purchasing program. This is a standard operational expense tracked for public records.

Counterparty: Tractor and Equipment Company, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $45K

Council approves $44,701 Volvo parts payment to Cowin Equipment

City spends $44,701 from the general fund on vehicle parts through a state purchasing agreement. Routine maintenance cost for city fleet.

Counterparty: Cowin Equipment Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source contract: Business Systems & Consultants extends 1-year agreement

City extends exclusive vendor contract with BSC through June 2022. Public Safety Committee recommended the deal.

Counterparty: Business Systems & Consultants, Inc. (BSC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City extends Dell computer purchase agreement with Conv

City renews 1-year vendor contract for Dell computers, storage, and related IT equipment. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Conv Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Cellebrite forensic software maintenance with Carahsoft

Police will maintain forensic software used in criminal investigations. Sole-source procurement limits competition on a public safety tool.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $875K

City approves $1.75M for two heavy rescue fire trucks

City purchases two custom rescue pumpers for fire department operations. Total cost: $1.75 million per vehicle pair.

Counterparty: Southland International Trucks, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #47 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $150K

City spends $150K on automotive parts for fleet maintenance

Approval of spending for vehicle parts needed to keep city fleet operational. This routine purchase is part of ongoing equipment management costs.

Counterparty: NAPA Genuine Parts, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

City approves $100K payment to Long Lewis Ford for vehicle parts

Equipment Management uses Sourcewell contract to purchase automotive parts for city vehicle fleet maintenance and repairs.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford, Decatur, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

Council approves $25K purchase from Grainger for equipment parts

City spending $25,000 on miscellaneous equipment parts through Sourcewell purchasing contract. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Counterparty: W. W. Grainger, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City funds Northeast YMCA branch $2,000 grant

Public dollars support local youth and community programs at the Northeast Branch YMCA.

Counterparty: The Northeast Branch of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #60 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $322K

City buys 2 automated refuse trucks from Ingram Equipment for $644,357.68

City council approves spending $644,357.68 on two new automated garbage trucks to replace aging equipment in the sanitation fleet.

Counterparty: Ingram Equipment Company, LLC. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year Dell/ConvergeOne computer contract for Municipal Court

Municipal Court IT systems rely on this vendor agreement for computers and storage products. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bid process.

Counterparty: ConvergeOne Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 contract with Secret Stages, LLC

City commits $2,500 to Secret Stages, LLC for goods or services under a sole-source procurement process.

Counterparty: Secret Stages, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Neighborly Software for financial management platform

City will use web-based software to manage finances and track projects internally. The vendor was selected without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints Andrew P. Campbell as consultant

City Council hires a sole-source consultant to advise the council directly. Citizens deserve to know who provides strategic guidance to their elected officials.

Counterparty: Andrew P. Campbell d/b/a Campbell Partners, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
June 29, 2021 · Item number:Item #64 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Bluejireh Inc. as District 1 community consultant

Council appoints sole-source consultant Randall Cottrell to advise on community projects in District 1. Raises questions about vendor selection and project scope for the district.

Counterparty: Randall Cottrell d/b/a Bluejireh Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: City Council District 1
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #66 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City approves $7,500 contract with PEER for empowerment programs

City spends $7,500 on community enrichment services through Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (PEER).

Counterparty: Promoting Empowerment and Enrichment Resources (PEER) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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