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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 1189 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $68.2M 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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March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires ADS Security for Oxmoor Valley Community Center monitoring

ADS Security will install and monitor electronic security systems at the community center. Strengthens safety infrastructure for residents and visitors using the facility.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 1992 Wenonah-Oxmoor
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source security contract for Central Park Community Center

City commits to electronic monitoring and security installation at Central Park Community Center (4700 Terrace Q) through ADS Security. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 4700 Terrace Q
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

ADS Security gets sole-source contract for Avondale Villa Rec Center security sy

City commits to electronic monitoring and security installation at Avondale Villa Rec Center on Woodvale Road. Sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: 4220 Woodvale Road
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Police HQ security installation contract with ADS Security

ADS Security will install and monitor security systems at the Birmingham Police Department Administration Building. Sole-source procurement means the city selected one vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham Police Department Administration Building
March 24, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

ADS Security: sole-source contract for Negro Southern League Museum security

City commits public funds to install and monitor security systems at the Negro Southern League Museum on 16th Street South. Dollar amount and contract term not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: ADS Security Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 120 16th Street South
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #108 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $295K

City contracts with Regional Planning Commission for $295K community building se

Council approves $295,000 sole-source agreement with Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to deliver community planning and development services.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #91 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $14K

City hires Mary Elizabeth Young for $14,500 community outreach

City contracts with community engagement specialist for outreach, education, and social media work. Sole-source hiring means no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Mary Elizabeth Young Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 17, 2020 · Item number:Item #84 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

Council approves $13,470 hardware maintenance for digital forensics center

Funds upkeep of forensic equipment used to investigate cybercrimes. Sole-source purchase from Digital Intelligence Inc ensures FREDC maintains operational readiness for law enforcement.

Counterparty: Digital Intelligence Inc, New Berlin, Wisconsin Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Fire Department buys patient rescue equipment from Bond Tree Medical for $2,462

Fire Department adds specialized immobilization and extrication equipment to improve emergency medical response capabilities.

Counterparty: Bond Tree Medical LLC, Chicago, Illinois Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $826

City approves $826 auto repair bill for Equipment Management

Quick Motors receives payment for repairs to a city vehicle. This routine spending decision is tracked on the consent agenda.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2020 · Item number:Item #62 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

Council hires Miller Development Group for $15K lobbying contract

City commits $15,000 in general-fund spending to lobbying services supporting Council operations. This sole-source contract goes directly to a private firm without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Miller Development Group Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 3, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

Fire Department buys $12,700 SCBA identifiers from Warrior Fire Equipment

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) identifiers help firefighters track and locate equipment during emergencies, improving response safety and accountability. This sole-source purchase reflects specialized equipment needs for the department.

Counterparty: Tammy Burns, dba Warrior Fire Equipment Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
March 3, 2020 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

Council pays Spartan Chassis Inc. $3,616.96 for equipment parts

General fund spending on no-bid equipment purchase from Detroit vendor. Part of routine maintenance for city fleet management.

Counterparty: Spartan Chassis Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
March 3, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

Pinnacle Motorsports: $3,494 for motorcycle tires

City approves $3,494 no-bid purchase of motorcycle tires for police equipment fleet.

Counterparty: Pinnacle Motorsports LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 3, 2020 · Item number:Item #61 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Sole-source: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, $2,475 for adulticide

City buys insecticide for mosquito control operations citywide. Routine annual maintenance spending on public health supplies.

Counterparty: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
March 3, 2020 · Item number:Item #50 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $423

City approves $423.86 payment to PC Connection for video and audio equipment

Information Management Department purchases audio and video equipment to support city operations.

Counterparty: PC Connection Sales Corporation dba Connection Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Pittsburgh, PA
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

Council approves $29,837 office furniture purchase for HR Department

General funds pay for office furniture needed by the Human Resources Department. This no-bid purchase from Group Lacasse sets the terms and unit prices.

Counterparty: Group Lacasse, LLC. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #76 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

City hires BGrace Media for District 7 & 9 PR, brand work ($17.3K)

BGrace Media will handle social media, branding, and public relations for District 7 and District 9 offices using general fund dollars. The sole-source contract bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: District 7 and District 9
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $16K

City approves $16,499 office furniture purchase from National Office Furniture

General fund spending on office furniture for Human Resources department. Routine procurement at unit prices approved by Purchasing Agent.

Counterparty: National Office Furniture, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #55 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

City awards $6,750 to CAMP for college-prep workshops

Students get free guidance on college applications and admissions strategy. Program reaches Birmingham youth through workshops and technical assistance.

Counterparty: College Admissions Made Possible (CAMP) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #54 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Council hires Campbell Partners for legislative research and drafting

City Council will pay Campbell Partners, LLC to research issues and draft new laws. The actual dollar amount and scope of work are incomplete in the agenda, making it difficult to assess the true cost and impact.

Counterparty: Campbell Partners, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City funds firefighter cancer coverage with ACE American Insurance

Firefighters gain lump-sum and disability cancer coverage for 12 months through sole-source contract with ACE American Insurance. Addresses occupational cancer risks in firefighting workforce.

Counterparty: ACE American Insurance Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #74 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with ParkMobile for parking payment system

Residents will use ParkMobile's app and payment system to pay for on-street and city parking. Shifts parking payment processing to a private vendor with potential fees and data-handling implications.

Counterparty: ParkMobile, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #68 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $20K

City awards $20,000 sole-source graphics contract to Thrive Tech

City commits $20,000 in public funds to Thrive Tech for graphic design and artwork services without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Thrive Tech, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
February 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $6K

Council approves $5,828 repair for Print Shop paper cutter

City buys a replacement motor part for its Perfecta 92UC paper cutter through sole-source vendor Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC.

Counterparty: Innovative Graphic Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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