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.

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Sole-source / no-bid — items per month

Indexed so far 79 items in last 8 months

Total dollars $3.7M where disclosed

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October 28, 2025 · Item #88 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid undisclosed

City funds Firehouse Ministries opioid abatement program

Firehouse Ministries receives a contract to operate a trauma-informed opioid abatement program. This expands harm-reduction services for residents struggling with opioid use disorder.

Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc. dba Firehouse Ministries General Fund Contract award

October 21, 2025 · Item #56 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $18K

Fire Department buys new recruit rescue equipment for $17,828

Birmingham Fire Department gets new rescue gear for recruits, purchased sole-source from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Mississippi.

Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc. General Fund Resolution

October 21, 2025 · Item #60 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $969

City buys storage cabinet from Strickland Paper for $969

Routine purchase of office equipment for city IT operations using general fund dollars.

Strickland Paper Company, Inc. General Fund Resolution

October 21, 2025 · Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid undisclosed

Council approves awards and gifts purchase from 4Imprint

City buys trophies, awards, and corporate gifts through a no-bid contract with 4Imprint. Dollar amount not disclosed in this consent item.

4Imprint, Inc., Oshkosh, Wisconsin Unknown Contract award

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