🤝 Sole-source / no-bid

December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1026 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $139K

Mobile Fire/Rescue buys breathing air trailer, compressor for $139K

Fire department gains portable air supply equipment for emergency response and firefighter safety. No-bid purchase from Sunbelt Fire, Inc.

👥 Counterparty: Sunbelt Fire, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1007 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $61K

Maritime Museum hires Hunter Nichols for video and photo, $61K/year

City commits $61,079 annually from general funds to document and promote the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf through professional videography and photography.

👥 Counterparty: Hunter Nichols 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1030 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $23K

City approves $22.8K contract for storm drain cleanup on Lloyd Ln.–Hillcrest

Storm drainage maintenance prevents flooding and improves drainage along Lloyd Lane to Hillcrest Road. Work removes vegetation and debris that can clog storm systems.

👥 Counterparty: Prime Professional Concrete Pumping & Finishing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Lloyd Ln. to 3201 Hillcrest Rd.

December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1050 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $22K

City pays Southern Realty Management $21,500 to clear storm drains

Storm drain maintenance keeps flooding risk down and protects neighborhood infrastructure. No-bid purchase at 857 Downtowner Blvd.

👥 Counterparty: Southern Realty Management Group, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 857 Downtowner Blvd.

December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1029 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $20K

City awards $20,330 to J. J. Quality Homes for storm drainage cleanup

Storm drainage maintenance at Halls Mill Rd. keeps local waterways clear and reduces flooding risk for nearby properties.

👥 Counterparty: J. J. Quality Homes, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 4815 Halls Mill Rd.

November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-933 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

City hires Matthew Brooks as tennis pro for Parks; $80K/year

Extends tennis instruction at Mobile parks through a sole-source agreement. Residents can access professional coaching for the sport through city recreation programs.

👥 Counterparty: Matthew Brooks 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-934 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

City contracts tennis instructor Peyton Hickman for $80K/year

Parks and Recreation will offer new tennis lessons and clinics to residents through this sole-source agreement with instructor Peyton Hickman.

👥 Counterparty: Peyton Hickman 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-935 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

Sole-source: City contracts Frank Trice for racquet stringing, $80K/year

Parks and Recreation gets dedicated racquet stringing services. Contract is non-competitive (sole-source), so citizens can track this spending decision.

👥 Counterparty: Frank Trice 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-954 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $64K

City hires Cat Head Media for $64,400 Maritime Museum media work

Museum exhibit will get professional media research and editing services. Sole-source procurement to a specialized vendor.

👥 Counterparty: Cat Head Media, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-931 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $61K

Maritime Museum awards $61K videography contract to Hunter Nichols

Council approves sole-source contract for videography and photography at the National Maritime Museum. The museum will use Hunter Nichols' services for $61,079 annually from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Hunter Nichols 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-926 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $36K

Sole-source: City buys Granicus software for rental monitoring, $36,331

City commits $36,331 in general funds to track short-term rental compliance and flag non-compliant properties. This expands the Revenue Department's capacity to monitor local rental activity.

👥 Counterparty: Granicus, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-943 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $20K

MFRD purchases 1-year picture software subscription from Intterra for $20,171

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department commits $20,171 in general fund dollars to a sole-source software subscription for picture management—a routine operational expense with no direct impact on resident services, taxes, or neighborhoods.

👥 Counterparty: Intterra, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-875 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $459K

Sole-source: City renews Microsoft software licenses for $458.7K

Annual renewal of Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, and other enterprise software used across city departments. City continues sole-source arrangement with SHI International rather than competitive bid.

👥 Counterparty: SHI International Corp 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-916 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

Sole-source contract: Frank Trice racquet stringing, $80K/year

Parks and Recreation commits $80,000 annually to contract racquet stringing services with Frank Trice. This sole-source deal (no competitive bidding) funds equipment maintenance for city tennis and racquetball facilities.

👥 Counterparty: Frank Trice 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-911 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

City hires tennis pro Matthew Brooks for Parks, $80K/year

Parks and Recreation adds a dedicated tennis instructor to its offerings. Contract is sole-source (no competitive bidding), using general fund money.

👥 Counterparty: Matthew Brooks 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-910 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

Tennis lessons contract: City pays Peyton Hickman $80K/year

Parks Department adds structured tennis instruction through sole-source agreement. Residents get access to clinics and lessons at city facilities.

👥 Counterparty: Peyton Hickman 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-883 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $19K

City renews SAP Concur travel software for Finance; $19,197

Finance Department continues using SAP Concur to track and approve employee travel expenses. Annual renewal cost is $19,197 from the general fund.

👥 Counterparty: Carahsoft 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-803 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $459K

Sole-source: $458,654 annual Microsoft software renewal for MIT

City commits nearly half a million in general funds annually for Microsoft cloud and productivity software serving the municipal IT infrastructure. Sole-source procurement to SHI International.

👥 Counterparty: SHI International Corp 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-808 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $73K

MIT renews Cisco security software from CDW for $73,051

City commits $73,051 to annual cybersecurity protection for the Municipal Information Technology department, ensuring network defenses stay current against malware threats.

👥 Counterparty: CDW Government, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 12, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-802 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $41K

City renews Office 365, Power BI licenses with SHI International for $40,764

City commits $40,764 from general fund for one-year software subscription renewal. Sole-source purchase covers Office 365 and Power BI tools for MIT operations.

👥 Counterparty: SHI International Corp 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-738 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $150K

MFRD extends Imagetrend software license for $149,601

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department renews emergency dispatch and patient tracking system. No competitive bidding used for this annual software contract.

👥 Counterparty: Imagetrend, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

November 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-739 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $141K

City buys $141K in Motorola surveillance cameras for upgrade

Mobile is spending $141,373 on surveillance camera equipment and accessories to expand the city-wide camera system. The no-bid purchase method means Motorola was selected without competitive bidding.

👥 Counterparty: Motorola Solutions, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-782 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $73K

City renews Cisco cybersecurity software for MIT; $73,051

Maintains network security and malware protection for the city's IT infrastructure. Annual renewal required to keep systems defended against cyber threats.

👥 Counterparty: CDW Government, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-754 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $18K

City hires H F Glaude Construction for $17,643 storm drain cleanup on Oakleigh D

Storm drainage work clears vegetation and debris from Oakleigh Drive to Three Mile Creek, reducing flood risk in that area.

👥 Counterparty: H F Glaude Construction 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Oakleigh Dr. to Three Mile Creek

October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-665 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $150K

MFRD renews emergency response software with Imagetrend for $149,601

Mobile Fire-Rescue renews its case tracking and patient reporting system for one year, continuing software that dispatchers and crews rely on to manage emergency calls and resource allocation.

👥 Counterparty: Imagetrend, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award