EMS equipment cooperative buy from Stryker Sales approved for 1 year
Locks in unit pricing for emergency medical supplies that paramedics and firefighters depend on daily. Cooperative bidding typically saves cities money vs. individual procurement.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
JetMan Supply awarded rights-of-way mowing contract
City maintains roadsides and public property edges through competitive bidding. This 1-year contract locks in mowing rates for routine maintenance citywide.
City awards records storage contract to Access Information Management
City will use competitive bid pricing for document storage services over the next year. This is a routine vendor contract decision on the consent agenda.
City buys SeeClickFix software from CivicPlus for $173,283
Residents get an online and smartphone app to report potholes, graffiti, and other city issues directly. SeeClickFix tracks complaints and makes service requests faster.
DG Market leases and remodels retail space at 833 Dennison
Private operator will rehabilitate and remodel the retail space at 833 Dennison, bringing new commercial activity to the location.
City extends Women's Foundation of Alabama funding through Sept 30
Federal Good Jobs Challenge grant money flows to the Women's Foundation, which supports job training and employment programs for women in the area. Program continues through September 30.
City contracts with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for youth mentoring services
City partners with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide mentoring programs for local youth, supporting community development and youth engagement.
City awards $5K contract to Ballard House Project Inc.
City spending $5,000 from general funds to contract with Ballard House Project Inc. for unspecified promotional services.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with Penny Foundation
City will enter into an agreement with The Penny Foundation, Inc., though the dollar amount and specific purpose are not disclosed in this summary.
Contract amendment: Survey Monkey software agreement renewed
City extends licensing agreement with Survey Monkey for digital survey tools used across departments.
Mayor authorized to fund Epic Center Birmingham project
City commits public funding to support Epic Center Birmingham's project through a funding agreement. Details on project scope and funding amount are incomplete.
City awards contract to EMS Logik for narcotics tracking system
Narcotics tracking and storage system improves accountability for controlled substances used by emergency medical services. Competitive bidding process ensures cost efficiency.
City awards toner-cartridge contract to ABS Business Systems
City committed general funds for Ricoh color printer supplies on a competitive bid. 1-year contract lets departments budget for routine office equipment.
City awards $302K to NICJR for gun violence reduction strategy
Birmingham is investing $302,418 to design and refine a gun violence reduction strategy with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform. The strategy could shape public safety priorities and resource allocation across the city.
City amends Dannon Project agreement
Council is modifying an existing contract with The Dannon Project, a community arts/cultural nonprofit. Details of the amendment were cut off in the agenda text.
City awards $700K to Trajectory Changing Solutions for violence intervention
City commits $700,000 to a comprehensive community violence intervention program designed to prevent and reduce violence in neighborhoods through evidence-based strategies and community partnerships.
City amends agreement with West End Hills Community Development Center
The city is modifying an existing partnership with West End Hills Community Development Center, which typically funds neighborhood improvement projects. Details on the specific changes are not provided in the agenda.
City amends agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham
This modifies an existing housing partnership agreement; the specific changes and impact on residents are unclear from the agenda text provided.
Council awards $18,948 to Global Industrial for Stockham Park supplies
City spends $18,948 in general funds on operations supplies and equipment at Stockham Park in District 4.
Contract amendment: City renews agreement with Prescott House Child Advocacy Cen
City continues funding for child abuse prevention and victim support services through Prescott House. Specific dollar amount and service details not disclosed in agenda item.