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.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
City partners with Board of Education on Brown Elementary School of Fine Arts
City provides assistance to support Brown Elementary School of Fine Arts. Details of funding and scope are limited in the item description.
City funds Jackson-Olin Band, Math, All Sports programs
Birmingham commits general fund dollars to support music, academics, and athletics at Jackson-Olin school. Strengthens youth programs in the district.
City approves $2,678 'Welcome to East Lake' neighborhood sign
East Lake gets a welcome sign on 1st Avenue North to mark neighborhood identity and welcome residents and visitors.
City funds $6K for two bus shelters in Hooper City
Two new bus shelters will improve transit access and rider comfort in the Hooper City neighborhood, providing weather protection for residents waiting for buses.
City awards fire suppression contract to R. Nickeson Enterprises
Fire department gets year-long supply of suppression products at pre-negotiated prices, keeping equipment costs predictable and emergency response ready.
Fire suppression products contract awarded to NAFECO
City locks in pricing for emergency fire equipment replacements and maintenance. Ensures fire crews have reliable access to suppression products at predictable costs.