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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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December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $48K

City funds Community Affairs Committee with $48K grant

General fund spending on community programs. Details about the 120 programs or services referenced in the truncated title are unclear from available text.

Counterparty: The Community Affairs Committee of Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #39 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Uniform supply renewal: Global Services, Inc. continues as vendor

City departments continue buying uniforms from Global Services under renewed contract terms. No dollar amount was disclosed in the agenda.

Counterparty: Global Services, Inc., Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
December 10, 2019 · Item number:Item #13 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City enters sole-source agreement with Ward Diesel Filter Systems

City commits to purchasing diesel filter services from a single vendor without competitive bidding. Sole-source procurement limits cost comparison and should be justified by unique need or emergency circumstances.

Counterparty: Beecher Emission Solution Technologies, LLC, d/b/a Ward Diesel Filter Systems Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
December 3, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires HdL Companies for professional services (amount not disclosed)

Council approves a sole-source contract with HdL Companies, a vendor specializing in municipal advisory services. Details on the scope of work and total cost are not fully disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: HdL Companies dba Public Resource Management Alliance Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

Sole-source: City awards $8,500 contract to Clark Holdings, LLC

City commits $8,500 in public funds to Clark Holdings without competitive bidding. Goods and services not specified in available description.

Counterparty: Clark Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $3K

City pays $3,456 to Quick Motors for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department settles wreck damage claim on city fleet vehicle. Routine maintenance spend from general fund.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #75 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City spends $25K on automotive parts via Iron City Ford

Equipment Management Department purchases vehicle parts through sole-source contract. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet vehicles.

Counterparty: RDM dba Iron City Ford Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #77 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City spends $25K on automotive parts via Iron City Ford

Equipment Management Department purchases vehicle parts through sole-source contract. Routine maintenance spending on city fleet vehicles.

Counterparty: RDM dba Iron City Ford Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $10K

City awards $10K sole-source contract to Urban Impact, Inc.

City commits $10,000 in general funds to Urban Impact, Inc. for unspecified goods or services under sole-source procurement rules.

Counterparty: Urban Impact, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $8K

City funds community outreach: $7,500 agreement with The Links Foundation

The city is spending $7,500 on community outreach services and exhibitions through a sole-source agreement with The Links Foundation, a community organization.

Counterparty: The Links Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $800

City approves $800 contract with Tailored Fitness, LLC

Sole-source purchase from Tailored Fitness using general fund dollars. Citizens deserve visibility into who receives city money and for what goods or services.

Counterparty: Tailored Fitness, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #74 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $272

City pays Quick Motors $272 for vehicle repair

Equipment Management Department wreck repair on city vehicle. Routine maintenance spending.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Tyler Technologies: 3-year software support agreement for New World

City extends maintenance contract for New World software without competitive bidding (sole-source). Dollar amount and funding source not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Tyler Technologies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
November 12, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City approves court reporting services contract with Veritext

City will use Veritext for court reporting support in litigation cases. This sole-source contract commits general fund dollars to a single vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Veritext Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $11K

Public Works buys $10,746 drain cleaning machine from Noland

City spends $10,746 in general funds for equipment to maintain Birmingham's storm drains and sewer lines. Sole-source purchase from local vendor.

Counterparty: Noland Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #37 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $7K

City pays $6,610 to State Industrial Products for car wash supplies

General fund spending on Central Stores inventory replenishment via sole-source purchase.

Counterparty: State Industrial Products, Corp Funding source: General Fund Action type: Other
October 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #36 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $240

Council approves $240 auto repair payment to Quick Motors

City vehicle 938381 gets wreck repair covered from the general fund. Routine equipment maintenance expense.

Counterparty: Quick Motors, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

Fire Department authorizes $1,590 SCBA compressor service

Routine maintenance keeps firefighters' breathing apparatus in working order, supporting public safety readiness.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co. Inc. (NAFECO) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City spends $2,199 on goods for Board of Education

Sole-source purchase from the school board using general fund dollars. Citizens deserve visibility into routine city spending, even small amounts.

Counterparty: The Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City buys drugs, supplies from UAB for Fire Department

Fire Department will source medical supplies and medications through sole-source agreement with University of Alabama at Birmingham, a vendor arrangement that affects emergency response readiness.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
October 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,008.80 auto-repair payment to Paul Pierce

City vehicle 143405 damaged in wreck; repair work goes to Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body under general-fund authorization.

Counterparty: Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City renews radiator supply contract with The Parts House

Keeps vehicle maintenance supplies flowing for city equipment. Contract covers new and repair radiators at agreed prices for one year.

Counterparty: TPH Holdings LLC, dba The Parts House, Jacksonville, Florida Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Pool chemicals contract renewed with Anders Pool Company, 1 year

Parks and Recreation renews pool chemical supply contract for another year, keeping public pools operational through the season.

Counterparty: Anders Pool Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract amendment
October 1, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,076 auto repair payment to Tucker Paint and Body

Covers wreck repair for city vehicle 184320 using general funds. Routine maintenance spending for Equipment Management fleet.

Counterparty: Tucker Paint and Body Inc., Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
September 24, 2019 · Item number:Item #48 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Police Department renews PowerDMS software subscription

Annual software renewal ensures Birmingham police continue using cloud-based records and policy management system. Dollar amount not disclosed in public materials.

Counterparty: PowerDMS, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
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