City authorizes agreement with Vulcan Park Foundation
The city is signing a new agreement with Vulcan Park and Museum. Residents should know what services or funds are involved when the city commits to partnership deals.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
Fire Department awards equipment contract to NAFECO
Fire crews get SCBA and protective gear needed for rescue operations. Competitive bidding ensures equipment meets safety standards at fair cost.
City awards fuel contract to Mansfield Oil Company
City locks in prices for gasoline, E-85, and diesel fuel purchases over the contract period, affecting operational costs for police, fire, and sanitation vehicles.
City awards document imaging contract to IBML
City purchases ongoing document scanning and digitization services at set unit rates. Improves record management across departments.
City upgrades Cisco networking equipment via PC Connection
Replaces outdated networking components to improve city IT infrastructure reliability and security.
Benevate software contract amended
Changes to the city's agreement with Benevate, Inc. (Neighborly Software) — details not fully disclosed in this agenda excerpt.
City awards firefighter ladder equipment contract to US Fire Services
Fire department gets competitive pricing on essential equipment. Bid accepted for ladder gear purchased as needed over the contract term.
Council awards chassis-and-cabs contract to National Auto Fleet Group
Birmingham locks in unit pricing for Class 4–8 vehicle chassis and cabs as needed. Competitive bid keeps fleet replacement costs predictable.
City amends Ruffner Mountain agreement with Greenways Foundation
First amendment to city partnership with Jefferson County Greenways Foundation on Ruffner Mountain management. Details of the amendment not disclosed in public notice.
City approves project agreement with Brasfield & Gorrie
Brasfield & Gorrie will develop, construct, and equip a project for the city. The full scope and location are not specified in the agenda materials provided.
Council awards fire alarm monitoring contract to Johnson Controls
City facilities will get professional fire alarm repair and maintenance services. Contract covers troubleshooting, repairs, products, and ongoing support across municipal buildings.
Fire hose & appliances: 1-year contract awarded to Sunbelt Fire
City fire department secures emergency response equipment through competitive bidding. Ensures reliable supply of hoses and appliances needed for firefighting operations.
Council awards fire hose & equipment contract to US Fire Services
City secures competitive supply of fire hoses and equipment needed by the Fire Department. Improves emergency response readiness.
City awards fire hose & equipment contract to NAFECO
Fire Department gets competitive-bid pricing on hoses and appliances as needed. Keeps emergency equipment sourced through tested vendor at pre-set prices.
Records storage contract awarded to Access Information Management
City commits to one-year records management services with competitive bid process. Routine operational expense to maintain document storage infrastructure.
Non-binding Shades Mountain partnership with Hoover
Birmingham and Hoover coordinate on Shades Mountain stewardship; exact scope unclear from truncated description.
City hires Sandpiper Advisory for heritage initiative
Sandpiper Advisory Group will implement a "harmony and heritage" program, though details on scope, cost, and resident impact are incomplete in this addendum.
City hires Ace Tree Service to remove dead trees for $11,925
Dead trees pose safety hazards to residents and property. This sole-source contract allows the city to remove them before they fall or cause damage.
City amends Own It Property Solutions contract: $524K for project services
City commits $524,420 to Own It Property Solutions for project implementation. Details on the specific work and scope are limited in the public notice.
City awards traffic sign materials contract to Vulcan Signs
City buys reflective sign faces and sheeting for street maintenance through competitive bid. Ensures standardized, durable traffic signs across the city.