Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
City buys 1-year Lexipol reference material license
City commits to a subscription service for policy reference materials used by police and municipal staff.
City approves $125K sole-source contract with HouseProud Atlanta Inc.
HouseProud will provide services to the city under a sole-source agreement (no competitive bidding). The contract amount and service scope determine whether this affects residents directly or represents routine city operations.
City awards $60K consulting contract to Dr. Chico Tillmon
City spending $60,000 on training and consulting services from Dr. Chico Tillmon through sole-source procurement.
CONSENT ITEM 18. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement between the City and Regenerate Society in an amount not to exceed $79,430.00, under which Regenerate Society will provide services to the City by providing c
City awards $50K to Jones Valley Teaching Farm
Public funds support urban farming and community education through Jones Valley Teaching Farm. Details on program scope and oversight not provided in agenda text.
City authorizes public transit services agreement with BJCTA
Formalizes the City's relationship with Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority to deliver public transportation services to residents and commuters.
City awards $33K grant to Penny Foundation
City commits $33,000 to Penny Foundation, a local nonprofit, but the agreement purpose was cut off in the source text.
City awards $400K forgivable loan to C & E Groceries, LLC
Birmingham commits $400,000 in forgivable financing to support C & E Groceries, a grocery operator in the city. The loan terms and neighborhood location are not disclosed in this summary.
City hires Risk Mitigation Services for background checks, up to $6,000
City will spend up to $6,000 from its general fund to screen job applicants and employees for background information. This is a sole-source contract, meaning the city did not solicit competitive bids.
City awards mowing contract to Thrive Outdoor, Inc.
Park grounds maintenance continues under competitive bid. Service covers all city parks on an as-needed basis.
City awards $120K to Jones Valley Teaching Farm
Urban farm receives city funds for education and food-production programming. Agreement covers services at Jones Valley Teaching Farm.
City approves $150K contract with Fountain Heights Cooperative LLC
The city is spending $150,000 with Fountain Heights Cooperative LLC for services. The full nature of the services is not detailed in the agenda item.
City amends agreement with Board of Education
Council modifies an existing deal between the city and school district. Details on the scope and impact of the amendment are not available in the public record provided.
City contracts with Create Birmingham for Co. Starters program
Create Birmingham will run a 10-week entrepreneurship cohort to help residents start businesses. The city is using a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding process.
City contracts Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies for breast cancer awareness forums
City partners with nonprofit to provide free community health forums on breast cancer awareness and prevention.
City partners with Miracle Mullen Downs Foundation on homelessness outreach
City commits to community programs reducing homelessness and poverty. Foundation will deliver outreach services to residents in need.
Mayor authorized to amend Board of Education agreement
This modifies an existing 2023 agreement between the City and Birmingham Board of Education, but the specific changes and financial impact are unclear from the truncated description.
City partners with Sandpiper Advisory Group on Harmony & Heritage Series
The city is entering a partnership with Sandpiper Advisory Group to support the Harmony & Heritage Series at Historic Arlington House, a cultural programming initiative.
Council awards fire truck engine contract to W.W. Williams Co.
City approves competitive bid to buy fire truck engines as needed. Ensures replacement supply for critical emergency equipment.