City approves $28,430 contract with Better Basics
City Council approved a vendor payment for goods and services. The contract is on the consent agenda, meaning it passed without debate.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
BCRI management agreement: Board takes over day-to-day operations
The Civil Rights Institute's board will now manage the museum's daily operations, staffing, and maintenance. This clarifies governance and operational control of a major cultural institution serving the city.
City authorizes management agreement with Civil Rights Institute Board
BCRI Board will take over day-to-day operations and management of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a public cultural institution.
City awards pine straw and mulch contract to Swift Straw II
City locks in annual supplies for landscaping maintenance. Competitive bid process keeps costs predictable for park and property upkeep.
City awards pine straw and mulch contract to Swift Straw II
City locks in annual supplies for landscaping maintenance. Competitive bid process keeps costs predictable for park and property upkeep.
City hires Hansen Landscape Architecture for $1,500
Birmingham is paying a landscape firm for unspecified services. The contract is sole-source, meaning no competitive bids were sought.
City seeks state attorney general opinion on solar power contracts
City is asking the Alabama Attorney General to clarify what deals it can legally make with solar equipment owners. This clears the way for potential renewable energy projects that could lower utility costs or expand clean power options.
City awards servers, storage contract to Mainline Information Systems
City commits to one-year agreement for IT infrastructure through state purchasing cooperative. Contract supports day-to-day operations of city systems and data management.
City accepts $63,432 federal grant for drug-trafficking enforcement
Birmingham receives federal funding to cover overtime costs for law enforcement operations targeting high-intensity drug trafficking. The grant supports existing public safety work without requiring local budget match.
Sole-source: Body camera equipment contract to Pileum, $157,440
Police will add body cameras and in-car video equipment across the department, affecting transparency in force incidents and officer accountability.
City awards Info-Tech telecom services contract, 3-year GSA deal
Council approves a competitive bid for telecommunications services supporting city Information Management operations. The 3-year GSA cooperative contract ensures consistent network and data services for municipal operations.
City awards IBM enterprise tech contract via state cooperative purchasing
City commits to IBM for IT products and services through the NCPA state contract framework, a competitive bidding method that locks in pricing for one year. Citizens rely on reliable IT infrastructure for city services.
City spends $2,200 to support Birmingham schools
General fund money goes to provide goods and services for Birmingham public school students.
City awards $6,000 contract to Birmingham Black Nurses Association
City spending public funds on nursing services or health-related goods through sole-source contract with community organization.
City awards aerial/brush truck parts contract to Ingram Equipment
City approves one-year supply contract for equipment maintenance parts. Keeps fleet repairs running smoothly for public services.
City approves Altec Industries contract for aerial truck parts
Equipment Management Department secures parts for aerial and brush trucks used in tree trimming and utility work. One-year contract keeps city vehicles maintained.
City hires DJ Forrest Hardy for $350
City will pay local disk jockey Forrest Hardy $350 for DJ services.
Court Referral Officer contract with Alabama judicial branch approved
City will receive state grant funding to staff a Court Referral Officer position and reimburse administrative costs through partnership with state courts.
City funds $7,400 goods/services for Birmingham schools
City commits general funds to support students in the Birmingham school system through goods and services provided by the Board of Education.
City pays Birmingham Board of Education $4,000 for student goods/services
City is spending $4,000 to provide goods and services to Birmingham students, though the specific items are not detailed in the public notice.