Council awards document scanning contract to Imaging Business Machines
City will use IBML's scanning services for routine document processing. Pricing set by competitive bid; no dollar cap disclosed in the agenda.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
City approves $1,000 education agreement with Birmingham Board of Education
City commits $1,000 from general funds to provide goods or services for Birmingham students. Specific benefit details were cut off in the item description.
City rents storage space from South Hall Self Storage for $534
Holiday light storage renewal. Routine annual expense covered by the general fund.
City awards firefighter gear contract to Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
Firefighters get protective equipment through annual competitive purchase. Contract runs 13 months starting from approval.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits up to $25 from general fund for specialized legal counsel from sole-source law firm.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits funds to retain outside counsel for unspecified legal work. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.
City awards ammunition contract to Xtreme Concepts
Council approved a one-year contract for police ammunition supplies at competitive unit prices, with month-to-month renewal. Spending amount not disclosed in agenda materials.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits funds to retain outside counsel for unspecified legal work. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.
City awards ammunition supply contract to Gulf States Distributors
Police and other city agencies will buy ammunition at negotiated prices for the next year. Citizens can track government spending on law enforcement supplies.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits funds to retain outside counsel for unspecified legal work. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.
City signs agreement with National Park Service
Birmingham enters partnership with the National Park Service on a federal project. Details of the agreement's scope and impact on residents are unclear from the agenda text.
City awards ammunition supply contract to Precision Delta
Police and public safety agencies will source ammunition through this multi-year contract. Citizens deserve transparency on who supplies ammunition and under what terms.
City pays South Hall Self Storage $474 for East Avondale goods/services
Routine spending on goods or services for the East Avondale neighborhood. Citizens deserve to see how city funds are used, even for smaller vendor payments.
City pays South Hall Self Storage $534 for holiday decoration storage
City spends $534 annually on off-site storage for holiday decorations. Standard operational expense.
City spends $1,000 to support Birmingham Board of Education
City directs general funds to the school board for student services. Specific goods or services not detailed in available text.
City funds $42K visitor management system for Henry J. Olive School
School will install a visitor check-in system to improve campus security and track who enters buildings. Enhances safety protocols at a public school serving Birmingham families.
Birmingham hosts 2018 National NUSA Conference
City commits to hosting and organizing a national neighborhood leadership conference. Brings national spotlight and potential economic activity to Birmingham.
City funds $3K bus shelter in Sherman Heights
Sherman Heights residents get a new small bus shelter, improving safety and comfort for transit riders in the neighborhood.
City awards $350 to Board of Education for student goods/services
Sole-source spending to support Birmingham students through a direct partnership with the Board of Education.
City hires DJ Michael Jackson for $225 event services
Birmingham is paying a local DJ for event music services. This is routine entertainment spending that requires council approval.