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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 (31.8% 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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September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Police, Fire, Detention get Kronos software contract

City commits to Kronos software for police, fire, and detention operations. Dollar amount and contract duration not disclosed in summary.

Counterparty: Kronos Incorporated Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #51 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Hyland software license agreement renewed

City replaces outdated software system with updated Hyland subscription services. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Hyland LLC, Olathe, Kansas Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #81 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Porter, White for municipal advisory services

City will pay for professional advisory work on unspecified municipal issues. The contractor and scope of work affect how city decisions are informed, but no dollar cap or service details were disclosed.

Counterparty: Porter, White & Company, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #82 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves municipal advisor contract with Terminus (sole-source)

City hires Terminus Municipal Advisors as sole-source consultant for unspecified municipal advisory services; no dollar amount disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Terminus Municipal Advisors, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #86 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves ad placement deal with BGrace Media for District 4 outreach

City spends public funds on ads to reach District 4 residents about COVID-19 and Census participation. BGrace Media chosen without competitive bidding (sole-source contract).

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #41 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $93K

City buys $92,895 in Caterpillar parts from Thompson Tractor

General Fund pays sole-source vendor for equipment maintenance parts. Routine city operations spending on city fleet upkeep.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 8, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City pays Rich's Collision Repair $4,078 for vehicle wreck repair

Equipment Management repairs fleet vehicle after wreck. Routine maintenance spending from general fund.

Counterparty: Rich's Collision Repair LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200K

City approves $200K tire purchase from Southern Tire Mart

Routine fleet maintenance spending. City buys passenger, truck, and off-road tires for municipal vehicles from no-bid vendor.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tires dba Southern Tire Mart LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $94K

City awards $93,558 fire protection contract to Johnson Control

Birmingham retains Johnson Control for fire protection services through sole-source procurement. Taxpayers fund this essential public safety service.

Counterparty: Johnson Control Fire Protection LP Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Cvent Social Tables event software, 3-year license

City commits to a three-year software license for event planning and management. Budget impact and specific cost details not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Cvent, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Deanna Reed for District 1 events and community engagement

District 1 residents will get dedicated support for local events and community organizing. The hire is sole-source (no competitive bidding), though no dollar amount was disclosed.

Counterparty: Deanna Reed Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: District 1
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #53 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Graybar Electric bid renewal: lighting & electrical parts supply

City renews supplier contract for lighting and electrical materials used in parks and city operations. No-bid renewal means procurement skips competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Graybar Electric, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $75K

City approves $75K for Caterpillar equipment parts

Equipment Management Department buys maintenance parts through a state contract; routine vendor payment for city fleet upkeep.

Counterparty: Thompson Tractor Company Inc., Atlanta Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $60K

Council spends $60K on Komatsu equipment parts via Sourcewell

Equipment Management Department buys maintenance parts for city machinery through a pre-negotiated state contract, keeping public equipment operational.

Counterparty: Tractor and Equipment Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

City pays $23,578 for fire truck repair to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus

Equipment Management authorizes sole-source spending on repairs to a damaged fire department vehicle. Citizens see who received public funds and for what.

Counterparty: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 11, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department uniform supplier contract renewed with Galls, LLC

Galls, LLC. continues providing uniforms for Birmingham firefighters under a one-year renewal. Citizens benefit from reliable equipment sourcing for public safety personnel.

Counterparty: Galls, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Fire Department renews medical oxygen supply contract with Airgas USA

Ensures uninterrupted supply of medical-grade oxygen for emergency response and patient care. One-year renewal at existing unit prices.

Counterparty: Airgas USA, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews fuel contract with Sunoco for 1 year

Sunoco continues supplying gasoline, E-85, and diesel for city vehicles and operations at fixed unit prices. Residents indirectly benefit from predictable fuel costs for municipal fleets.

Counterparty: Sunoco, LP dba Sunoco, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Ingram Equipment renewal for aerial/brush truck parts

City extends supply contract with Ingram Equipment for parts to maintain and repair aerial and brush trucks used in parks and grounds maintenance.

Counterparty: Ingram Equipment Company, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews automotive-parts contract with The Parts House

Extends supply agreement for vehicle maintenance filters used in city operations. No-bid renewal keeps vehicle fleet servicing costs predictable.

Counterparty: TPH Holdings, LLC, DBA The Parts House, Jacksonville, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
August 4, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews radiator supply contract with The Parts House

City vehicles and equipment will continue to get radiator parts as needed under this no-bid renewal with a Jacksonville vendor.

Counterparty: TPH Holdings, LLC DBA The Parts House, Jacksonville, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $28K

City hires Message Point Media for social media and videography ($27,988)

Birmingham spends $27,988 on social media strategies, community engagement, and video content. This sole-source contract shapes how the city communicates with residents online.

Counterparty: Message Point Media of Alabama, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 28, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

Council hires BGrace Media for social media, videography at $12,578

City spending $12,578 on social media strategy and video services from single vendor. Contract goes to sole-source provider with no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200K

City approves $200K tire repair contract with Southern Tire Mart

Equipment fleet maintenance gets funding under a state master agreement. Keeps city vehicles road-ready for emergency and service operations.

Counterparty: Bridgestone Americas Tires dba Southern Tire Mart, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

Council approves $100K payment to Terex Utilities for equipment repairs

City spends $100,000 on maintenance and repairs for heavy equipment managed by Equipment Management Department under existing Sourcewell contract.

Counterparty: Terex Utilities, Chicago, IL Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
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