Council approves 3-year window cleaning contract with Squeegee Squad
Squeegee Squad wins competitive bid for city window cleaning services through 2027. Routine facility maintenance.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
City amends Salvation Army services contract; $50K increase
City commits additional $50,000 to The Salvation Army for unspecified services. Details on what programs or residents benefit are not disclosed in this summary.
City hires Info-Tech Research Group for cybersecurity consulting
City brings in external expertise to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Protects resident data and critical city services from cyberattacks.
City extends Brother Let's Talk contract $200K for support services
City will spend an additional $200,000 with Brother Let's Talk, LLC under an amended agreement. The nature of services was not fully detailed in the agenda item.
City renews SurveyMonkey software agreement with SHI International
The city continues its sole-source contract with SurveyMonkey for survey and data collection software. Dollar amount and contract term not specified in available materials.
City awards 3-year contract to TTL, Inc. for $1.29M professional services
City commits $1.29 million over three years to TTL, Inc. for unnamed professional services on consent agenda without public debate.
City awards Bobcat parts contract to Loader Services & Equipment
City commits to buying replacement parts from a single vendor for its Bobcat equipment fleet, locking in unit prices for one year.
City awards Ford vehicle bid to Stivers Ford Lincoln
Establishes pricing for Ford Cab and Chassis vehicles needed by city operations. Contract allows the city to purchase vehicles at pre-negotiated rates for an unspecified period.
City awards uniform contract to Municipal and Commercial Uniform
City employees get work uniforms, safety gear, and outerwear through competitive bidding. Municipal and Commercial Uniform won the contract to supply shirts, trousers, outerwear, and safety accessories at set unit prices as needed.
City extends Brother Let's Talk support contract; $200K amendment
City commits additional $200,000 to extend support services from Brother Let's Talk, LLC. The specific services remain unclear from the agenda.
City approves job-skills and counseling partnership with Lovelady Center
Expands job training and support services through a community provider, helping residents build skills and access meals and counseling.
City awards vehicle purchase contract to Buster Miles Ford
City commits funds to purchase five vehicles including electric and hybrid models for municipal fleet operations.
Council amends Bama Wellness Advocacy contract, up to $97,165
City extends health advocacy services through a second contract amendment. The vendor will continue supporting residents through wellness programs and community health outreach.
City awards 3-year professional services contract to United Consulting Group for
City commits $424,000 in public funds to a consulting firm under a sole-source agreement. The contract runs nearly four years, so residents should know who received the work and what services are being purchased.
Sole-source: AHEAD Inc. Veeam data cloud services for Microsoft 365
City will pay AHEAD Inc. for cloud data backup and recovery services to protect Microsoft 365 data. Without these services, city data could be lost in a cyberattack or system failure.
Sole-source: Infax, Inc. contract for hardware, software, and support services
City commits to a sole-source agreement with Infax for IT hardware, software, and ongoing support. Taxpayers should know when the city skips competitive bidding.
Council awards office-supplies contract to ODP Business Solutions
City commits to a 10-month office-supplies contract with set unit prices. This routine procurement ensures the city has reliable, budgeted access to routine supplies.
City awards asphalt contract to Dunn Construction for 1 year
City roads and potholes need consistent repair. This contract locks in a supplier and unit prices for asphalt patching over the next 12 months.
City extends HouseProud Atlanta contract $420K for services
HouseProud will continue providing city services under an expanded agreement. The contract amendment is on the consent agenda and requires no public hearing.
City books FISE World Series in downtown Birmingham with Hurricane Group
Birmingham will host the FISE World Series—a major international action sports event—at City Walk downtown. The event brings global visibility, tourism revenue, and entertainment to the city.