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.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
City approves Premier Healthcare Alliance bid for pharmacy and medical supplies
City departments and potentially residents using city health services will obtain pharmaceuticals and medical equipment through this vendor. Unit pricing agreements like this affect operational costs and supply continuity.
Wylam Library building: $28K contract increase for Clements Dean
Clements Dean Building Company gets $28,000 more to complete the new Birmingham Public Library–Wylam Branch. This change order covers unforeseen costs to finish the project.
Council approves records storage contract with Access, Birmingham
City commits to records storage services for one year with renewal option. Routine vendor agreement for essential document management.
City awards traffic control contract to Swarco Industries
Swarco Industries wins competitive bid to supply reflective glass beads for road signs and markings citywide. These materials improve nighttime visibility and driver safety on Birmingham roads.
City awards traffic sign hardware contract to Vulcan Signs
Supplies and maintains road signage citywide. Competitive bid ensures value for public funds.