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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 221 items in last 13 months
Total dollars $24.7M where disclosed
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January 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-706 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $90K

Sole-source: Imagetrend EMS software renewal for $90,375

Mobile Fire-Rescue depends on this software for emergency dispatch and patient reporting. Annual renewal keeps 911 response systems operational.

Counterparty: Imagetrend, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-654 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $60K

City purchases 4 Ford Broncos for enforcement from Long Lewis Ford

Municipal Enforcement gets new vehicles for patrol and operations. No-bid purchase of $59,991.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-707 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $412

Annual Microsoft software renewal for MIT: $412,750

City commits $412,750 to renew Windows and Office licenses for Municipal Information Technology. This is a routine annual purchase needed to maintain IT operations citywide.

Counterparty: SHI International Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1124 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $49K

City purchases drone system for Mobile Fire-Rescue for $49,106

Fire-Rescue gains new aerial response capability for emergencies and disaster assessment. No-bid purchase from general fund.

Counterparty: Tracer Drone Technologies, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1069 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $49K

Mobile buys Ford transit van for fire dept: $48,740

City sets aside $48,740 from capital funds to purchase a Ford transit cargo van for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, using no-bid procurement from Stivers Ford Lincoln.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1072 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $46K

City buys Ford F150 pickup for fire department: $45,756

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets a new pickup truck to support operations. No competitive bidding was used for this purchase.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1068 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $40K

City buys surveillance cameras from Semoice Technology for $39,999.80

Public Safety receives new surveillance equipment for city facilities. Purchase uses no-bid procurement method.

Counterparty: Semoice Technology Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1128 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $37K

City buys Ford Explorer SUV for Fire Department: $36,714

Mobile Fire Department gets new vehicle from general operating funds. No-bid purchase authorized for $36,714.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1065 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $27K

MFRD approves $27,156 engine repair contract with Emergency Equipment Profession

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department secures critical pumper apparatus repairs needed for emergency response. No-bid procurement flags this as sole-source equipment work.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 9, 2024 · Item number:Item #2025-1125 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $26K

MFRD buys $26,468 drone-mounted gas detector from Viva Voce

Mobile Fire & Rescue gains equipment to detect hazardous gases at emergency scenes, improving response safety. No-bid purchase from sole supplier.

Counterparty: Viva Voce, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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
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