🤝 Sole-source / no-bid

January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1510 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $49K

Sole-source: Laserfiche software renewed for MIT at $49,378

Mobile Information Technology renews its document management system for annual operation. This is a routine vendor renewal with no direct resident impact.

👥 Counterparty: MCCi, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1526 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $34K

City renews device management software for MIT; sole-source deal worth $34,254

Mobile Information Technology needs this software to manage city devices and systems. Sole-source procurement means Howard Industries was the only approved vendor considered.

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

January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1545 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $22K

City awards $21,618 storm drainage cleanup contract to J J Quality Homes

Contractor will clear vegetation and debris from storm drains along Todd Acres Dr. to Commerce Blvd., improving drainage and reducing flood risk in the area.

👥 Counterparty: J J Quality Homes, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Todd Acres Dr. to Commerce Blvd., W.

January 20, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1525 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $18K

City renews BossDesk software license for $18,450 annually

Mobile Information Technology tracks service requests and equipment through this annual renewal. Sole-source purchase; no competitive bid process.

👥 Counterparty: Business Oriented Software Solutions, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1488 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $90K

City hires Minnikin Resources for governance review, up to $90K

Mobile is spending $90,000 from general funds on outside consultants to review and improve city governance. Sole-source contract (no competitive bidding) without a public hearing.

👥 Counterparty: Minnikin Resources Incorporated 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1483 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $35K

City renews defibrillator maintenance plan with Zoll for $34,668

Keeps emergency defibrillators operational across city facilities. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding for this critical equipment service.

👥 Counterparty: Zoll Medical Corporation 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1481 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $20K

City buys 2026 summer paramedic courses from University of South Alabama for $20

City paramedics and emergency responders will receive advanced training this summer through a sole-source agreement with USA.

👥 Counterparty: University of South Alabama 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1484 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $18K

City contracts Hughes 360 for $18,500 storm drainage cleanup

Clears vegetation and debris from storm drains on Good Street to Reynolds Avenue, improving drainage and reducing flood risk in the area.

👥 Counterparty: Hughes 360 Services, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: 2014 Good St. to 570 Reynolds Ave.

January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1508 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $15K

City renews Chargepoint cloud software for EV charging: $15,070

Mobile extends cloud management for public electric vehicle charging stations. Keeps EV chargers operational and connected across the city.

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

January 6, 2026 · Item number:Item #2026-1449 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $60K

Mobile hires MGT Impact for $60,490 user-fee cost study

City paying consulting firm to analyze development fees under Build Mobile program. Study will inform future fee structures affecting permits and project costs.

👥 Counterparty: MGT Impact Solutions, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1245 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $515K

City buys vacuum sewer cleaner truck from Sansom Equipment for $515,174

Mobile's Stormwater Department gets equipment to maintain sewer lines and reduce flooding risk. No-bid purchase may reduce competitive pressure on pricing.

👥 Counterparty: Sansom Equipment Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1206 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

Sole-source: Parks Dept. locks in $80K/year racquet stringer contract

Mobile's Parks and Recreation Department commits $80,000 annually to racquet stringing services through a sole-source agreement with Christopher Ratledge, avoiding competitive bidding.

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

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1215 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $80K

City hires Whitsett Mathison for Parks tennis lessons, $80K/year

Parks and Recreation expands tennis instruction for Mobile residents through a sole-source contract. Commitment runs up to $80,000 annually from the general fund.

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

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1218 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $67K

City awards $66,717 sole-source contract for fire extinguisher service

Fire extinguishers across city buildings will receive regular inspection and maintenance to ensure they work in emergencies. The city is using a sole-source procurement, meaning only one vendor was considered.

👥 Counterparty: Professional Fire Protection Services, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1213 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $61K

City approves $60,893 furniture purchase from Alabama Correctional Industries

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department gets beds, tables, and a paper sorter to improve station operations. Purchase uses sole-source vendor from state correctional industries program.

👥 Counterparty: State of Alabama - Alabama Correctional Industries 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1222 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $34K

B&H Photo & Video supplies drones to Gulf Coast Technology Center for $34,429

City purchases drone packages for the Gulf Coast Technology Center, a public facility. Equipment supports hands-on tech training for residents.

👥 Counterparty: B&H Photo & Video 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1226 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $31K

City approves $31K limestone purchase from Vulcan Construction Materials

City Traffic Engineering will use the limestone base for road maintenance or construction projects. No-bid procurement means staff determined this was the only practical source.

👥 Counterparty: Vulcan Construction Materials, LP 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1208 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $23K

City approves $23,250 lighting upgrade for Washington Square Park fountain

Washington Square Park's fountain gets a new lighting system, improving the park's appearance and evening visibility for residents.

👥 Counterparty: South Alabama Electric Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Washington Square Park

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1220 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $23K

Fire Department buys $23K in replacement hoses from North American Fire Equipmen

Mobile Fire-Rescue gets new equipment to maintain operations and emergency response readiness. Purchased without competitive bidding due to equipment specifications.

👥 Counterparty: North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1232 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $20K

City awards $20,400 to Prime Professional for storm drain cleanup

Storm drains on Lois Dr. to Airview Dr. will be cleared of vegetation and debris, improving drainage and reducing flood risk in the area.

👥 Counterparty: Prime Professional Concrete Pumping & Finishing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Lois Dr. to Airview Dr.

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1224 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $20K

City renews power/cooling maintenance contract with Vertiv for $20,218

Annual renewal keeps critical infrastructure systems operational at the Municipal Information Technology facility. Sole-source purchase from existing vendor.

👥 Counterparty: Vertiv Corporation 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1223 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $19K

Sole-source maintenance renewal: Vertiv power systems, $19,435

City renews annual maintenance contract for critical power and cooling infrastructure at Municipal Information Technology facility. Sole-source purchase from Vertiv Corporation locks in continuity of equipment service.

👥 Counterparty: Vertiv Corporation 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 30, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1221 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $19K

Inline repairs damaged manhole on Water Street for $18,759

City funds manhole repair on Water Street. No-bid purchase keeps critical water infrastructure working.

👥 Counterparty: Inline, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Water Street

December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1104 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $100K

Sole-source: Visit Mobile gets $100K cruise terminal marketing contract

City commits $100,000 in general funds to promote the cruise terminal through Visit Mobile, the official convention and visitors bureau. This sole-source award means no competitive bidding process was used.

👥 Counterparty: Mobile Convention and Visitors Corporation, d/b/a Visit Mobile 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-1119 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid $ Total cost: $70K

City hires Concourse Tech for event management platform; $70K/year

Mobile commits to a recurring $70,000-per-year software contract for managing city events. This sole-source purchase means no competitive bidding—residents should know how city event planning dollars are spent.

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