Lamar Advertising gets right of way at 1930 8th Avenue North
City permits Lamar Outdoor Advertising to access city property at 1930 8th Avenue North for billboard construction or maintenance work.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
City awards $16K to Knight Sign for two Fairmont neighborhood signs
Two new brick neighborhood signs will mark and promote the Fairmont area. Low-cost placemaking investment in neighborhood identity.
Council hires Miller Development Group for $15K lobbying contract
City commits $15,000 in general-fund spending to lobbying services supporting Council operations. This sole-source contract goes directly to a private firm without competitive bidding.
Council approves supplies contract with Bama Sign Supply
City purchases printing and press room supplies for its in-house print shop on a competitive bid basis.
City awards printing supplies contract to Mark Andy
The city will buy spiral coils, press ink, and printing supplies from Mark Andy Print Products as needed. This ensures ongoing supplies for city printing operations.
City-Schools agreement for student goods and services
The city will provide goods or services to Birmingham City Schools students, but the agenda item is incomplete—details are in a separate file that was not provided here.
City funds field trips for Birmingham City Schools students
City will spend general fund dollars on educational field trips for students in Birmingham City Schools.
City partners with Files Art Project for free dance and music workshops
Birmingham residents gain access to free cultural programming—dance and music workshops—through a partnership with The Files Art Project.
Print Shop supplies: 1-year contract awarded to Mac Papers, Inc.
City committed to buying film and press room supplies from Mac Papers at negotiated unit prices for the next year. Standard vendor contract for municipal operations.
City awards comparison microscope contract to Leeds Precision Instruments
Council approves one-year contract with Leeds Precision Instruments for forensic comparison microscope equipment. This is a routine competitive procurement on consent.
City awards $20,000 sole-source graphics contract to Thrive Tech
City commits $20,000 in public funds to Thrive Tech for graphic design and artwork services without competitive bidding.
Jail food services contract awarded to Trinity Services Group, 3 years
City commits to three-year food service contract for the jail. Contract price and terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.
City approves Uptrust pilot program for text analysis software
Uptrust will test software designed to improve city operations through automated text analysis. The pilot's results will determine whether the city expands the tool to other departments.
City approves $15K contract with Birmingham Urban League
General fund spending on community services from sole-source vendor. Citizens can track public money directed to the Urban League for goods and services.
City renews Perceptive Content support contract with Hyland LLC
Maintains software that stores city documents and records. No immediate cost impact disclosed in this item.
City approves $10,000 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education
City commits $10,000 in public funds to the school board for an unspecified purpose under state law.
City awards $5,000 to Birmingham Youth Panthers for youth sports
General fund support for community youth programming. Sole-source agreement with Robert Tripp's youth sports organization.
City awards $3,750 contract to Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, Inc.
City Council approved a small contract with Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, Inc. for $3,750. The specific purpose and service details are not disclosed in the agenda item.
Council awards $25,000 to Alabama Symphonic Association
City commits general fund dollars to support the Alabama Symphonic Association's programming. Sole-source agreement on consent agenda.
City commits $5,000 to Junior League of Birmingham
Public funding supports the League's community programs. Citizens deserve visibility into which organizations receive city funds and how much.