🤝 Sole-source / no-bid

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

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