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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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25 items of many

April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

City renews Civil Suite software license for $6,525

Planning and Engineering departments rely on this software to process permits and development reviews. Annual renewal is a routine operational expense.

Counterparty: Carlson Equipment & Software, Saint Augustine, Florida Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Council awards $3,000 contract to Children's Village, Inc.

City contracts with Children's Village, Inc. for goods and services under sole-source procurement rules.

Counterparty: Children's Village, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,500 contract with Youth Towers, Inc.

City is awarding a sole-source contract to Youth Towers, Inc. for goods and services. The specific services are not fully detailed in the agenda materials.

Counterparty: Youth Towers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Terri Tran as district field consultant

City will pay consultant Terri Tran to conduct field interviews and collect concerns from constituents across districts. Details on cost and scope of work not fully disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Terri Tran Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $105K

BPD purchases $105K in ballistic armor for Narcotics team

Police Narcotics entry team receives protective equipment through no-bid purchase from Galls, LLC. Cost approved from general fund.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

City buys 15 motorcycle helmets from Super Seer for $10,752

City police or public safety will acquire lightweight carbon fiber motorcycle helmets. This no-bid purchase is routine equipment spending on consent.

Counterparty: Super Seer Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #67 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source agreement with Figur Creative for community engagement services

City hires Figur Creative to manage constituent interaction, neighborhood outreach, and community programs including fishing events and food access initiatives.

Counterparty: Shannon Long d/b/a Figur Creative, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $125K

City spends $125K to register 495 neighborhood officers with NUSA

City is funding professional registration and training for neighborhood volunteer leaders through a national nonprofit. This supports civic engagement infrastructure in local associations citywide.

Counterparty: Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #38 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

Council approves $23,700 office furniture purchase from Hon Company

City buys office desks and chairs for Planning and Engineering departments from Hon Company using general fund dollars.

Counterparty: The Hon Company, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

City contracts with Christian Service Mission for $15,000

City commits $15,000 in public funds to Christian Service Mission for goods and services. Purpose details are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Christian Service Mission Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $512

City pays Tucker Paint and Body $512.20 for vehicle repair

Routine maintenance payment for city fleet vehicle. This spending decision is on consent agenda for quick approval.

Counterparty: Tucker Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $277

City approves $277.20 office furniture purchase from SAFCO

Routine purchase of office furniture for Planning and Engineering departments using general funds.

Counterparty: SAFCO Products Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council hires BGrace Media for District 4 communications, through June 2021

City commits to a media and communications firm to handle public information about COVID-19 and the 2020 Census in Council District 4. Contract covers advertising, crisis messaging, and community outreach.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: City Council District 4
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes agreement with Girls Life Unlimited for job training

City partners with Girls Life Unlimited to deliver workforce development and job readiness training to residents facing hardship.

Counterparty: Girls Life Unlimited Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: City hires Mary Beth Young as growth consultant for District 4

District 4 will use outside consulting to drive economic growth and development. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Mary Beth Young Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Stivers Ford authorized to supply Ford Explorers

City commits to purchasing 2021 Ford Explorers from Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury at unit prices agreed with the Purchasing Agent. Impact on residents depends on purpose of vehicles and total cost.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Montgomery, Alabama
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves Ford F-150 purchase from Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury

City purchases a 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck from local dealer Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury at pre-negotiated unit prices. Specific dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Montgomery, Alabama
March 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #63 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City Council hires 02 Ideas for media and communications services

City taxpayers are funding a media production and advertising vendor. The contract covers studio time, scripting, and ad placement services for Council communications.

Counterparty: 02 Ideas Incorporated Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

City allocates $15K for Black Market Magazine advertising through June 2021

Mayor's office is spending $15,000 in public funds on 12 full-page ads in The Black Market Magazine to June 30, 2021.

Counterparty: The Black Market Magazine, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $398K

City approves $397.7K to demolish former Banks School

Former Banks School building will be demolished and cleared of hazardous material. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: South East Demolition and Environmental Services, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #9 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City licenses Inmate Inquiry software from Tyler Technologies

City buys and maintains web-based inmate information system. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $53K

Sole-source: Neighborly Software contract extended, $53K

City commits $53,000 to Neighborly Software for web-based services. This sole-source agreement means no competitive bidding took place.

Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. (d.b.a. Neighborly Software) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

City approves $12,679.68 hoist parts from Peterson Industries

Department of Equipment Management replaces hoist assemblies on two city vehicles. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Peterson Industries, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City contracts with Vulcan Park Foundation for $2,500

The city enters a sole-source agreement with Vulcan Park Foundation. The specific goods or services are not detailed in the public record.

Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
December 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City buys emergency care textbooks from Jones & Bartlett Learning for $18,071

Spending on training materials for emergency responders. Covers advanced emergency care and transportation manuals used by fire and EMS personnel.

Counterparty: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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