Contracts & Procurement

City hires Walker Law LLC for $100K in litigation services

City commits $100,000 in general funds to cover legal fees for ongoing litigation and other legal matters through June 2013.

West Med Disposal wins 1-year medical waste contract

City commits to medical waste disposal services for one year. Unit prices are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

City hires Christian & Small law firm for $100K legal services

City Council approved a sole-source contract with the law firm to handle litigation and legal matters through June 2013. Residents fund this legal work.

Council approves $100K contract with Walker Law LLC for litigation

City commits $100,000 in public funds to Walker Law LLC for legal representation through June 2013. The sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

City hires Balch & Bingham for litigation; $150K through June 2013

City commits $150,000 in general funds to law firm for ongoing litigation and legal matters. Sole-source contract reflects urgency or specialized need in pending cases.

Council hires Hand Arendall LLC for legal services; $175K through June 2013

City commits $175,000 in general funds to the law firm for litigation and legal matters through mid-2013. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.

City awards 1-year automotive battery contract to Battery Sales and Services

City vehicles will be supplied with batteries through a competitive bid. This routine procurement keeps municipal fleet maintenance costs predictable.

City hires Cooper Law Firm for $100K litigation support

City commits $100,000 in general funds to Cooper Law Firm for ongoing litigation and legal representation through June 2013. Sole-source contract awards deserve public visibility.

Council awards $100K to Christian & Small for litigation

City commits $100,000 in general funds to outside counsel for ongoing litigation and legal matters through June 2013. Sole-source contract bypasses competitive bidding.

City hires Balch & Bingham law firm for $150K litigation work

City will spend $150,000 in general fund money through June 2013 on outside legal counsel for ongoing litigation and other legal matters. This is a sole-source contract with no competitive bidding process.

City hires Burr & Forman for $350K in legal services through June 2013

Sole-source contract awards $350,000 of public funds to external counsel for unspecified litigation and legal matters. Citizens deserve transparency about which cases or legal issues justify this spending and why competitive bidding was bypassed.

City hires Cooper Law Firm for litigation, up to $100K

General fund dollars go to outside legal counsel for city litigation and legal work through June 2013. Sole-source contract with no competitive bidding.

City hires Walker Law LLC for litigation; $100K contract through June 2013

City commits $100,000 in general funds to outside counsel for ongoing litigation and legal matters through mid-2013. Sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding.

City hires Hand Arendall LLC for litigation legal services, $175K through June 2

City spending $175,000 in public funds on outside legal counsel for pending litigation and other matters. Citizens deserve transparency on major legal costs and the cases being defended or pursued.

City awards fire inspection contract to Simplex Grinnell

City buildings will get regular fire system inspections and monitoring to protect occupants and meet safety codes.

CONSENT ITEM 49. WITHDRAWN A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ABC Towing, Inc., for the purchase of wrecker service and storage as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of three (3) years and month

City awards tire supply contract to GCR Tire Center

Tires are a routine maintenance cost for city vehicles. This one-year contract locks in unit prices for mobile equipment tires, keeping replacement costs predictable.

Court Referral Officer Contract with state judicial branch

City authorizes Mayor to sign a contract with Alabama's state court system for Court Referral Officer services. The state will reimburse Birmingham for costs, but the full scope of the agreement is unclear from the agenda text.

Council awards tire recapping contract to GCR Tire Center

City vehicles get affordable tire maintenance through competitive bidding. Contract runs one year with month-to-month renewal options.

City awards internet service contract to Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks will provide primary internet service to city facilities for one year. The contract is renewable and pricing is competitive.