City hires DJ Larry Hayes for $300 event services
City is paying a local vendor $300 for disk jockey services at a municipal event.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
City pays $1,000 to United Community Centers for facility use
United Community Centers will provide facility space for a city program (specific purpose not detailed in agenda). This is routine vendor spending on consent.
City hires Oscar Wilson for DJ services, $300
City contracts with Oscar Wilson to provide disk jockey services. Low-dollar sole-source spend on routine vendor services.
City hires S & W Electric for $4,400 Christmas light installation
City spending on seasonal holiday decorations. Sole-source purchase to a single vendor.
Council awards lighting & electrical supply contract to Buffalo Electric
City locks in unit prices for routine electrical and lighting parts purchases across multiple departments. Competitive bid process ensures cost control on ongoing maintenance and repair supplies.
City awards lighting & electrical parts contract to Graybar Electric
City commits to purchase electrical supplies from Graybar Electric at negotiated prices for ongoing municipal operations and maintenance.
Council awards push-to-talk service contract to Southern Communications
City police and emergency services will use Southern Communications' equipment and service for mobile radio communications. Contract terms and unit prices are available in the Purchasing Agent's office.
City awards 1-year copier paper contract to Strickland Paper
Routine purchase agreement for office supplies used across city operations. Contract covers copier/printing paper on an as-needed basis at fixed unit prices through competitive bid.
City spends $300 on goods/services from Larry Hayes
Sole-source purchase from Larry Hayes without competitive bidding. Amount is small, but citizens deserve to know who receives city funds and for what.
City approves $750 agreement with Birmingham Board of Education
Routine payment to the Board of Education from general city funds. Goods or services provided are not fully detailed in the agenda item.
City contracts with Future Past for $6K historic preservation in Glen Iris
Glen Iris residents get professional help documenting and protecting the neighborhood's architectural heritage. Sole-source contract reflects the specialized expertise needed for historic preservation work.
City pays Birmingham Board of Education $1,000
City commits $1,000 to Birmingham Board of Education under state law. Purpose not fully detailed in agenda item.
Council approves Wholesale Transmission for vehicle repair contract
City commits to competitive-bid automotive transmission repairs for city vehicles. Ongoing contract helps keep vehicle maintenance costs predictable.
City hires DJ Larry Hayes for $300
City pays a local DJ for music/entertainment services. This is a routine spending decision on the consent agenda.
City funds R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization $15K contract (sole-source)
City spending $14,999 from general fund on sole-source contract with R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization; no open bidding process used.
City funds Birmingham Public Library with $3,000 for goods
General fund spending on library services and materials. Specific goods not detailed in agenda.
City awards $12,500 contract to Valley Pearls Service Foundation
The city is spending $12,500 from the general fund with Valley Pearls Service Foundation under a sole-source agreement. The description of services was cut off in the agenda, so the specific public benefit is unclear.
City awards $65K media contract to Birmingham Times Media Group
City spending $65,000 from general funds on media services with sole-source vendor. Transparent notice of how public money is allocated.
CrossPlex beverage deal: Coca-Cola pouring rights for 3 years
City signs exclusive 3-year contract with Coca-Cola for all non-alcoholic beverages at Birmingham CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena. This locks in revenue for the city's sports facility while determining what drinks fans can purchase at events.
Contract: Diversified Industries awarded CRGP housing rehab work
City commits to one year of housing rehabilitation work through competitive bidding. Specifics on neighborhoods served and project scope are not detailed in the agenda item.