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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 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1411 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $76K

MPD approves $75,811 marine sonic arc explorer with winch from Atlas

Police department acquires specialized underwater sonar equipment for search and recovery operations. Equipment will support investigations and search operations involving water bodies.

Counterparty: Atlas North America Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1384 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $56K

City buys Ford F150 cargo van for Animal Services; $56,413.50

Animal Services fleet gains new vehicle for field operations and animal transport. Purchase uses general fund dollars without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1388 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

City hires Southern View Media for police recruiting ads; $4K/month

City will spend $4,000 per month on digital marketing to recruit police officers. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Southern View Media, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #2025-1402 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Alishann Simon as 2025 Election Specialist

Sole-source contract brings specialized expertise to the 2025 municipal election. Election administration directly affects voting access and accuracy for all city residents.

Counterparty: Alishann Simon Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-198 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1.7M

MFRD purchases $1.7M aerial ladder truck from Emergency Equipment Pro

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department buys specialized equipment to improve emergency response for tall building fires and rescues.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-231 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

City buys pulse oximeter kits from Masimo for fire department

Fire department gets equipment to monitor patient oxygen levels during emergency response. Purchase uses no-bid procurement process.

Counterparty: Masimo Americas Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-567 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $21K

Forensic software renewal: City approves $21,210 for Gulf Coast Technology Cente

City extends forensic analysis capabilities at its technology center through annual software license renewal and upgrade. Supports ongoing criminal investigations and digital forensics work.

Counterparty: forensic software provider Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-957 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $420K

Sole-source: $420K contract for city-wide street assessment

City hiring Sawgrass Consulting to evaluate condition and needs of Mobile's street network. Assessment will guide future repair and maintenance spending.

Counterparty: Sawgrass Consulting, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-981 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $353K

Sole-source mowing: Butler Complete Services gets $353K for right-of-way mainten

City commits $353,400 to mow rights-of-way across Mobile using a sole-source contract—no competitive bidding. Residents should know who got paid and why the city picked one vendor.

Counterparty: Butler Complete Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-999 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $181K

Council approves $181,449 Ford Bronco purchase for parks and enforcement

City will spend $181,449 to buy Ford Bronco Sport SUVs for the Parks and Recreation Department and Municipal Enforcement division through a no-bid purchase order.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-962 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $76K

City awards $76,170 irrigation system contract to Siteone Landscape

Mobile Parks and Recreation Department gets new Rainbird irrigation equipment. No-bid purchase means the city didn't solicit competing offers for this equipment.

Counterparty: Siteone Landscape Supply, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 11, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-983 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $35K

City awards $35,100 mowing contract to Hughes 360 Services

City maintains right-of-way grass cutting at multiple locations through this vendor agreement. Sole-source procurement; contract details available for public review.

Counterparty: Hughes 360 Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Right-of-way easement
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-1293 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $28K

City approves $28,270 annual software subscription for fire dispatch

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department renews its 911 dispatching and fire station alerting system through sole-source contract with Locution Systems.

Counterparty: Locution Systems, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-1297 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City awards $18,355 tennis court repair contract to APT Advanced Polymer

Tennis courts at Lyons Park get repairs using capital funds. Project finishes once materials arrive and installation is complete.

Counterparty: APT Advanced Polymer Technology Corp. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award Location: Lyons Park
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-1338 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

City buys $17,325 pulse oximetry sensors for fire rescue

Fire-rescue paramedics get new reusable equipment to monitor patient oxygen levels during emergency response.

Counterparty: Henry Schein, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 4, 2022 · Item number:Item #2025-1292 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $4K

Sole-source contract: Southern View Media to handle police recruiting ads, $4,00

City commits $48,000 annually from general funds for digital marketing to recruit police officers. Sole-source contract bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Southern View Media, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-121 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $1.7M

City buys $1.7M aerial ladder truck for fire department

Fire department gets new aerial ladder truck for emergency rescues and high-rise firefighting. Single-bid purchase means no competitive bidding process.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-97 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $48K

Sole-source: City pays CSX Transportation $47,500 for Shipyard Road work

City commits to surface and signal repairs at Shipyard Road through a sole-source agreement with railroad operator CSX. Work addresses safety or infrastructure needs on a key transportation corridor.

Counterparty: CSX Transportation Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Shipyard Road
January 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-93 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $21K

Council approves $21,316 agenda software subscription with CivicPlus

City will pay CivicPlus annually to manage meeting agendas and documents. This is a sole-source contract renewal for internal operations software.

Counterparty: CivicPlus, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 26, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-107 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

MPD renews investigation software license with Callyo for $17,556

Police department's annual software renewal keeps investigation tools operational. Sole-source purchase means no competitive bidding for this specialized law-enforcement software.

Counterparty: Callyo 2009 Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-440 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $75K

Sole-source: Four Moons federal reporting software contract raised $75,000

The city is spending $75,000 more on software from a single vendor (Four Moons, LLC) to handle federal grant reporting — no competitive bidding. Citizens should know this is a sole-source deal and what the reporting software does.

Counterparty: Four Moons, LLC Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Contract amendment
January 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-519 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $40K

City awards $40,000 to University of South Alabama for EMT certification courses

MFRD firefighters gain access to certified EMT training, supporting emergency response capacity and personnel qualifications.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-520 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $38K

MFRD approves $38,471 for advanced EMT courses at USA

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department invests in paramedic training through sole-source deal with University of South Alabama. Upgraded skills improve emergency response capacity across the city.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-521 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $27K

City approves $26,698 for paramedic training at University of South Alabama

Mobile Fire & Rescue Department invests in advanced paramedic certification through sole-source purchase, strengthening emergency response capabilities.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 19, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-508 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

Nuisance beaver control: $13,100/year sole-source deal with Waylon's Wildlife

City will spend up to $13,100 annually to remove beavers from public areas and waterways to prevent flooding and property damage. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Waylon's Wildlife Services, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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