City funding agreement with Food+Culture for annual Food & Cultural Festival
Brings a recurring cultural and food festival to Birmingham starting September 19. Supports local food businesses and community cultural programming.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
City awards $75,000 contract to Nurture of Alabama, Inc.
City will pay Nurture of Alabama up to $75,000 for services; full service description is unclear from the agenda text.
City awards toner-cartridge contract to ODP Business Solutions
City locks in unit prices for toner supplies through competitive bid. One-year term keeps office operations cost-controlled.
City contracts with Urban Impact Inc. for $200K in services
The city is spending $200,000 with Urban Impact Inc. for unspecified services. The nature and scope of these services are not detailed in the agenda item.
City transfers 27 vacant lots to Housing Reinvestment Corporation
Housing Reinvestment Corporation will develop these city-owned vacant properties, potentially turning them into affordable homes or community assets. Removes blight from Birmingham neighborhoods and generates economic activity on unused land.
Land area:
27 parcels
City enters sole-source ad deal with Birmingham Times Media Group
City commits general-fund dollars to weekly print and online ads with Birmingham Times Media Group to reach residents with public information. Sole-source procurement with no competing bids.
City awards fire suppression supply contract to NAFECO
Fire departments get a steady supplier of suppression equipment at pre-negotiated prices. Contract covers one year of as-needed purchases.
City awards $420K contract to HouseProud Atlanta Inc.
City commits $420,000 to HouseProud Atlanta for services. Details of the service scope are incomplete; check the full resolution for what residents receive.
City approves agreement with Disability Rights and Resources
The city is entering into a contract with Disability Rights and Resources to provide services or support (full details not available in item text). Residents relying on disability-focused programs should monitor implementation.
City partners with Housing Reinvestment Corp on development funding
The city will commit funds to a partnership with HRCA to expand housing investment and development in Birmingham. Details on exact funding amount and affected neighborhoods are incomplete.
Council rescinds, reauthorizes Baptist Health Foundation agreement
An earlier vote on this agreement contained an incorrect contract amount. The Council is correcting that mistake by rescinding the April vote and approving the corrected terms with Baptist Health Foundation.
City partners with Regional Planning Commission for federal funding assistance
RPCGB will help the city apply for federal grants and planning funds, potentially bringing outside money to support infrastructure and development projects.
City contracts HouseProud Atlanta for $500K services
The city is committing half a million dollars to HouseProud Atlanta for unspecified services. Public details about what services will be provided are missing from the agenda text.
Council awards electrical supplies contract to Graybar Electric
City approved a competitive bid to supply lighting, data, and security products as needed. The contract locks in unit prices for routine equipment purchases across city facilities.
City amends housing development agreement with HRCA
Expands federal HOME Investment funding to support affordable housing development in Birmingham through amended partnership with HRCA.
Council awards walk-off mat contract to Cintas Corporation
City facilities will be supplied with entrance mats on an as-needed basis under competitive bid. Contract details and pricing available in the Purchasing Agent's office.
City awards telecom services contract to AT&T for 1 year
City renews telecommunications network services through competitive bid. Contract covers ongoing phone and data services citywide; unit prices on file with purchasing agent.
City approves agreement with Alabama Symphonic Association
Agreement formalizes the city's relationship with ASO for cultural programming. Details of funding and terms are not fully disclosed in the agenda item.
Charter bus rental contract awarded to Vectour Group
City commits to using Vectour Group for charter bus services over the next year at negotiated rates. Affects transportation costs for city-sponsored events and programs.
City awards 1-year food catering contract to US Foods
City will purchase catered food for official events through US Foods at negotiated unit prices for the next year. Contract terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.