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Sole-source / no-bid

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
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (93.4% of agenda items processed so far).
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October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-691 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $41K

Parks Dept. buys 2026 Ford F150 pickup truck for $41,227

City spends $41,227 in general funds on a new Parks Department vehicle. No-bid purchase from Stivers Ford Lincoln.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-668 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $23K

Council awards $23K to J J Quality Homes for storm drain cleanup

Storm drainage work clears vegetation and debris from Kreitner Street to Eslava Creek, improving drainage and reducing flooding risk in the area.

Counterparty: J J Quality Homes, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Kreitner St. to Eslava Creek
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-697 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $21K

City approves $20,611 software renewal with CDW Government

Mobile IT maintains wireless network security through annual software licenses. This sole-source renewal keeps MIT systems protected.

Counterparty: CDW Government, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-699 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $19K

City awards $18,852 to A and D Remodeling for Unity Point Park repairs

Park improvements include new fence, fountain, curb, and wall repairs at Unity Point Park. No-bid purchase approved from general fund.

Counterparty: A and D Remodeling Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Unity Point Park
October 28, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-667 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $15K

City buys DocAccess PDF software from CivicPlus for ADA compliance; $15,000

Software upgrade helps make city documents accessible to residents with disabilities. Six-month subscription from general fund.

Counterparty: CivicPlus, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-606 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $150K

City hires Sain Associates to update ADA transition plan; $150K

Mobile will refresh its plan to make city services, buildings, and programs accessible to people with disabilities. The plan guides compliance work over the next five years.

Counterparty: Sain Associates Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-608 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $61K

Council approves $61,360 security camera purchase for Museum of Art

City commits $61,360 to upgrade security cameras at the Mobile Museum of Art, a cultural institution serving residents and visitors.

Counterparty: Convergint Technologies Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-636 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $50K

City buys portable radios for stormwater from Communications International Inc.,

Stormwater crews get new equipment to manage flooding and drainage across Mobile. No competitive bidding was used.

Counterparty: Communications International Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-654 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $48K

MPD buys transport service for 13 Tahoe SUVs; Dana Safety Supply $48,500

Mobile Police Department authorizes $48,500 from general fund to ship newly upfitted Tahoe SUVs to the city for patrol use.

Counterparty: Dana Safety Supply Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-637 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $26K

City contracts Secure Land & Tree LLC for $26K drainage cleanup

Removes storm drainage debris and vegetation from Challen Circle N. to Montfort Rd. W., improving water flow and reducing flooding risk in the area.

Counterparty: Secure Land & Tree LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award Location: Challen Circle N. to Montfort Rd. W.
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-609 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $24K

City renews Gladiator Forensics software for $23,675

Annual renewal of location and analytics software used by the Gulf Coast Technology Center. Software supports digital forensics and investigative analysis for city operations.

Counterparty: Gladiator Forensics LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract amendment
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-647 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $22K

City awards $22K no-bid contract to Safe Haven for storm drain clearing

Storm drainage maintenance between Durande Drive and Eslava Creek removes debris and vegetation that could worsen flooding. No competitive bidding process used.

Counterparty: Safe Haven Company LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
October 21, 2025 · Item number:Item #2026-634 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City approves $17,532 repair contract for fire truck collision damage

Mobile Fire Department gets damaged enforcer fire pumper truck repaired through sole-source contract with Classic Paint & Body Inc. Funded from general budget.

Counterparty: Classic Paint & Body Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1576 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $93K

City buys three Ford Broncos from Long Lewis for $93,191

City spending $93,191 in general funds to purchase three Ford Bronco SUVs. No-bid procurement method used.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1561 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $86K

City buys Isuzu truck from Ward International for $86,458

Motor Pool gets a new crew cab box truck to maintain city vehicle fleet and support public services operations.

Counterparty: Ward International Trucks, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1563 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $60K

City buys Silverado pickup truck from Joe Bullard Chevrolet for $60,424

City commits $60,424 in public funds to purchase a Silverado pickup truck through a no-bid process, making this a single-vendor spending decision residents should know about.

Counterparty: Joe Bullard Chevrolet Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1568 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $31K

Council approves $30,734 Ford Bronco purchase for Legal Department

City commits $30,734 in general-fund spending to buy a Ford Bronco SUV for the Legal Department. This is a no-bid purchase.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 14, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1564 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $16K

City approves $15,614 repair contract for damaged Chevrolet Tahoe

City vehicle repairs from wreck damage; no competitive bidding used for this sole-source purchase from Classic Paint & Body, Inc.

Counterparty: Classic Paint & Body, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1499 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $2.1M

MFRD orders 2 fire pumper trucks from Emergency Equipment Professional for $2.06

Fire department replaces aging equipment to maintain emergency response capacity. No-bid purchase bypasses competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1503 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $95K

City approves $95,323 no-bid repair contract for aerial fire truck

Fire department's aerial truck will return to service after repairs. No competitive bidding was used for this emergency equipment purchase.

Counterparty: Emergency Equipment Professional, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1543 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $47K

Council buys Ford F150 truck for facilities maintenance, $47,418

City spent $47,418 in general-fund tax dollars on a pickup truck for maintenance operations. Sole-source purchase with no competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Stivers Ford Lincoln, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1542 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $22K

City spends $21,740 on paramedic training with University of South Alabama

MFRD (municipal fire/rescue department) funds second-semester paramedic certification courses for staff. This sole-source purchase ensures emergency responders maintain advanced medical credentials needed to serve residents.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1521 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $18K

City buys $17,610 traffic speed cushions for District 7

District 7 gets new speed cushions to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety. No-bid purchase from Trantex Transportation Products of Texas.

Counterparty: Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award Location: District 7
January 7, 2025 · Item number:Item #2025-1541 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $16K

City approves $15,879 paramedic training contract with University of South Alaba

MFRD paramedics will receive first-semester training through this sole-source purchase from the university, ensuring firefighters maintain current certifications.

Counterparty: University of South Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
January 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #2024-1704 · 🤝 Sole-source / no-bid Total cost: $111K

City buys Ford passenger van for Traffic Engineering; $110,910

Traffic Engineering receives a new vehicle to support operations and inspections across Mobile. This no-bid purchase from Long Lewis Ford will be funded from the general fund.

Counterparty: Long Lewis Ford of the Shoals, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Contract award
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