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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.

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Sole-source / no-bid — items per month

Indexed so far 180 items in last 10 months
Total dollars $21.5M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (93.4% of agenda items processed so far).
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January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1075 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

City buys $17K bullet surveillance cameras for Public Safety

Mobile expands security monitoring infrastructure with new bullet-style surveillance cameras and mounts. No competitive bidding used for this purchase.

Counterparty: Semoice Technology Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1485 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $95K

MFRD approves $95K no-bid repair order for aerial fire truck

Mobile Fire-Rescue buys critical aerial equipment repairs without competitive bidding. No-bid purchases over $90K warrant public attention to ensure taxpayer funds are spent wisely.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1492 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $64K

City buys $63.6K blocking hoods for Mobile Fire-Rescue

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets new safety equipment to protect firefighters during vehicle extrication and rescue operations.

Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1493 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $30K

City commits $30K to Carahsoft for critical-event discovery software

Gulf Coast Technology Center will gain access to event-tracking software to improve emergency response coordination. Sole-source purchase from general fund.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1491 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

Council OKs $24,055 maintenance contract for ambulance cots

Mobile Fire-Rescue gets preventative maintenance and extended warranty on 5 ambulance cots through sole-source purchase from Ferno Washington, Inc. Keeps emergency equipment operational.

Counterparty: Ferno Washington, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1477 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $22K

City renews service management software from SHI International for $22,431

MIT department gets continued access to incident-tracking software. No-bid renewal keeps existing system operational.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 2, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1465 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

Parks & Rec hires Chris Murphy for racquet-stringing services

Mobile's Parks & Recreation Department will contract with Chris Murphy as its sole racquet stringer, supporting tennis programs at city facilities.

Counterparty: Chris Murphy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-236 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $100K

Parks Dept. contracts Fruit of the Spirit Athletics for $100K/year

City commits $100,000 annually to outside vendor for Parks and Recreation services. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Fruit of the Spirit Athletics Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-289 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $39K

Council approves $38,670 tractor purchase for mounted police unit

Police department gets new mounted unit equipment via no-bid procurement from Capital Tractor, Inc. One-time capital expense does not affect regular city operations or resident services.

Counterparty: Capital Tractor, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-265 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $32K

City buys Granicus compliance software for Revenue, $32,018/year

Revenue Department gets a one-year subscription to compliance-tracking software. Sole-source purchase from general fund.

Counterparty: Granicus, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-264 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $28K

City awards $28,500 tree-planting contract to Top Notch Tree Care

Airport Boulevard will get new trees as part of the city's urban forestry program. The vendor was selected as sole source.

Counterparty: Top Notch Tree Care, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Airport Boulevard
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-267 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $25K

City approves $24,575 cybersecurity training renewal with SHI International

Employees get annual cybersecurity training to protect city systems and resident data from cyber threats. Sole-source purchase from SHI International.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-268 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $21K

City renews Thinkgard cybersecurity contract for $21,060

Annual renewal of network monitoring and protection software keeps city IT systems safe from cyber threats. Sole-source procurement continues existing security protections without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Thinkgard, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-258 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

Mobile Fire buys pulse oximeter kits from Masimo Americas; $18,789

Fire department upgrades emergency medical equipment to improve patient care at scenes. No-bid purchase needed specialized medical devices.

Counterparty: Masimo Americas Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-640 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $200K

City awards $200K to Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Mobile commits $200,000 in public funds to the Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a sole-source award from the general fund. The agreement's specific purpose and deliverables are not detailed in the item.

Counterparty: Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-633 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

City approves $16,988 annual FMLive software renewal for Municipal Garage

Extends software that manages fleet maintenance operations at the Municipal Garage. Sole-source renewal ensures continuity of vehicle maintenance tracking and scheduling for city operations.

Counterparty: Syn-Tech Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1015 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $772K

Sole-source: Best Price Services gets $772K mowing contract

City will spend $772,200 on right-of-way mowing at multiple locations without competitive bidding. This is a sole-source procurement, meaning only one vendor was selected.

Counterparty: Best Price Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1016 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $240K

Sole-source: City awards $240K ditch-mowing contract to Best Price Services

City commits $240,000 to maintain roadside ditches at multiple locations without competitive bidding. Residents should know who gets paid and on what terms.

Counterparty: Best Price Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1014 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $147K

City awards $147,360 lawn mowing contract to B&B Landscaping

Sole-source deal to maintain roadside vegetation and public right-of-way areas across the city over the contract term. This is a routine maintenance service that keeps streets and roadsides clear.

Counterparty: B&B Lawn/Landscaping, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1050 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $121K

City buys 4 Ford F150 trucks for parks dept., $121,365

Parks and Recreation Department gets new vehicles for maintenance and operations. Purchase is no-bid, using general fund money.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1018 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $80K

Sole-source: Ditch mowing contract to Butler Complete Services, $80,400

City commits $80,400 to maintain roadside ditches at various locations. Sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Butler Complete Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1021 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $65K

MPD gets new Chevrolet Tahoe from Donohoo for $64,550

Mobile Police Department is buying a new patrol vehicle using general fund dollars. The no-bid purchase is routine fleet replacement.

Counterparty: Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 10, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1019 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $35K

Sole-source: Hughes 360 Services contract for right-of-way mowing, $35,100

City commits $35,100 to mow and maintain roadsides and public rights-of-way at multiple locations. This sole-source contract bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Hughes 360 Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1372 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1.5M

City extends A-1 McDuffie sanitation contract, $1.5M amendment

Residential garbage collection continues under amended contract with A-1 McDuffie Sanitation. The $1.5 million extension covers ongoing service to households citywide.

Counterparty: A-1 McDuffie Sanitation, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1407 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1.1M

City buys ambulances from Southern Emergency & Rescue for $1.1M

MFRD gets new ambulances to maintain emergency response capacity. No-bid purchase raises questions about vendor selection process and competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Southern Emergency & Rescue Vehicle Sales, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
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