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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 180 items in last 10 months
Total dollars $21.5M where disclosed
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January 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-921 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $420K

City awards $420K to Sawgrass for citywide street assessment

Sawgrass Consulting will evaluate pavement condition across all city streets to guide repair and budget priorities for the coming year.

Counterparty: Sawgrass Consulting, LLC Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Contract award
January 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-945 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $92K

Golf course gets $92K in new equipment from Jerry Pate Turf

Azalea City Golf Course receives Club Car utility carts and a green roller to maintain course conditions. No-bid purchase totals $92,165.57 from general funds.

Counterparty: Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-942 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $55K

Golf course equipment: $55K purchase from Beard Equipment

City buys John Deere bunker rake and sand topdresser for Azalea City Golf Course maintenance. Residents using the course will benefit from upgraded grounds-keeping equipment.

Counterparty: Beard Equipment Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 12, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-888 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $17K

City pays UJ Chevrolet $17,289 to repair wrecked Tahoe

General fund pays for repair of city-owned vehicle damaged in wreck. No-bid purchase from UJ Chevrolet.

Counterparty: UJ Chevrolet Co., Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-1242 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $57K

City awards $57,000 sole-source contract to NexGen for fuel management software

City is paying NexGen Asset Management $57,000 from general funds for custom software to integrate fuel management systems. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: NexGen Asset Management Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-1261 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $51K

City approves $50,688.50 Ford Cargo Van purchase for Museum of Art

The Museum of Art will receive new transportation for its operations. Purchase made without competitive bidding from Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #2025-1249 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $20K

City approves $19,950 subscription to incident reporting software

City purchasing incident reporting and management software to support police or public safety operations. This is a sole-source procurement, meaning the city did not seek competitive bids.

Counterparty: Business Oriented Software Solutions, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #2025-442 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $116K

City approves $116K Canon contract for digital archive scanning

Municipal Archives receives digital scanning equipment to preserve and digitize city records, making historical documents more accessible to residents and officials.

Counterparty: Canon USA, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #2025-448 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $57K

City renews Magnet Forensics software license for $57,110

Gulf Coast Technology Center will continue using forensic software to support crime investigations and criminal case work. The sole-source contract means there's no competitive alternative for this critical tool.

Counterparty: Magnet Forensics USA, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #2025-462 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $13K

City hires Waylon's Wildlife for beaver control, $13,100/year

Mobile continues managing nuisance beavers that damage property and infrastructure. The sole-source contract with Waylon's Wildlife Services covers ongoing removal and control services.

Counterparty: Waylon's Wildlife Services, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #2025-829 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $80K

City buys network equipment from CDW Government for $79,919

Mobile IT upgrades network infrastructure with wireless access points, switches, and transceivers for the Municipal Information Technology department. No competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: CDW Government, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #2025-826 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $75K

City awards $75K annual pool chemistry contract to Alabama Poolworks

Sole-source deal keeps public pools safe and operational with regular chemical maintenance. Lock-in runs through the end of next fiscal year.

Counterparty: Alabama Poolworks, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #2025-830 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $54K

City buys network switches and transceivers from CDW Government for $53,993

Upgrades IT infrastructure at Mobile Information Technology department with computer networking equipment to improve system reliability and capacity.

Counterparty: CDW Government, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2020 · Item number:Item #2025-856 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $16K

MIT renews Netmotion remote access software; $16,225 from general fund

City extends secure remote-access licensing for MIT operations. Sole-source purchase from CDW Government.

Counterparty: CDW Government, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-33 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $91K

City buys Dodge Ram trucks for Traffic Engineering; $90,720

City commits $90,720 to purchase Dodge Ram pickup trucks for Traffic Engineering operations, expanding vehicle fleet.

Counterparty: Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-32 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $61K

Council awards $61.1K fuel tank rental to Mike Hoffman Equipment

City Motor Pool secures fuel storage capacity through sole-source rental agreement from Mike Hoffman Equipment Services.

Counterparty: Mike Hoffman Equipment Services, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-30 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $33K

MPD renews investigative software from LeadsOnline for $33,029

Police department continues access to LeadsOnline investigative tools used in crime investigations. Funds come from general budget.

Counterparty: LeadsOnline, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-28 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $27K

City pays Chris Lovvorn Pile Drivers $27K to remove derelict vessel from Dog Riv

Removes an abandoned boat from Dog River, clearing a navigation hazard and restoring waterway access. Project funded from general operating budget.

Counterparty: Chris Lovvorn Pile Drivers, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 29, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-83 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

MPD renews investigation software from Callyo 2009 Corp for $17,556

Police department continues using specialized case-management software essential to criminal investigations. Annual sole-source renewal limits competitive bidding options.

Counterparty: Callyo 2009 Corp. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-399 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $359K

Gulf Coast Tech Center renews Cellebrite forensic software for $359,092

City spends $359,092 annually on digital forensics tools used by police and investigators. Sole-source renewal with no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Cellebrite, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-401 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $94K

Mobile FD gets $93,660 in protective gear from Sunbelt Fire

Fire department gets new bunker gear, coats, pants, and leather boots—standard safety equipment for firefighters responding to emergencies. No competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-390 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $57K

Sole-source: Magnet Forensics software renewed for $57,110

Gulf Coast Technology Center renews annual forensic software license. This single-source purchase ensures continuity of digital forensics capabilities for the city.

Counterparty: Magnet Forensics USA, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-402 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $52K

City renews TimeClock Plus timekeeping software for $52,140

Annual software renewal for the Municipal Information Technology department's employee time-tracking system. Maintains payroll and scheduling operations citywide.

Counterparty: TimeClock Plus, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
January 22, 2019 · Item number:Item #2025-422 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $28K

City renews MFRD incident software with Tablet Command for $28K

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department continues using specialized incident management software for emergency dispatch and response coordination. Annual renewal cost is $28,000 from the general fund.

Counterparty: Tablet Command, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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