City awards tire re-capping contract to GCR Tire, LLC
City vehicles will get ongoing tire maintenance through competitive bid. Contract covers re-capping services as needed at fixed unit prices over one year.
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Contracts & Procurement
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Contracts & Procurement items
City awards 1-year firefighter gear contract to Sunbelt Fire
Ensures firefighters have access to protective equipment when needed. Competitive bidding process keeps gear costs stable for the city.
Council awards 1-year firefighter gear contract to NAFECO
Fire department gets protective wear (helmets, turnout gear, etc.) through competitive bidding. This keeps firefighters equipped for emergency response over the next year.
Crime Stoppers 3-year contract extended via sole-source award
City commits to Crime Stoppers' tip-line and information-gathering services for three years. Citizens can continue anonymously reporting crime and potentially earn rewards through this program.
South Eastlake neighborhood gets $2K from special fund for P.E.E.R. Inc.
City commits $2,000 from the South Eastlake Neighborhood Association fund to P.E.E.R. Inc. for community services in South Eastlake.
City awards bulk sheeting contract to Newman Signs, Inc.
Council approves competitive bid for Type VIII bulk sheeting materials on an as-needed basis. Vendor supplies sign materials for city projects.
City awards bulk engineering sheeting contract to Nippon Carbide
City commits to purchasing specialized industrial materials (Type II Super Engineering Grade bulk sheeting) as needed. Award follows competitive bidding.
Council awards sign-material contract to Osburn Associates
City purchases reflective sign faces and sheeting materials for road and traffic signage maintenance. This vendor will supply sign components used across municipal infrastructure.
Motorola fire alerting system lease approved for 2+ years
Fire department replaces its failing alerting system to ensure rapid emergency dispatch. System lease runs two years with three annual renewal options.
City approves agreement with WorkFaith Birmingham
WorkFaith Birmingham will provide services under a new city agreement. The full scope of services is not disclosed in this summary.
City awards sign-materials contract to Vulcan Signs
City buys road and informational sign faces and blanks through competitive bid. Routine purchase to maintain street signage.
City awards 1-year contract to Tractor and Equipment Company for parts
Routine equipment maintenance contract. City commits funds for replacement undercarriage parts as needed over the next year.
WITHDRAWN ITEM 61. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Services Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Creative Benefit Solutions, LLC, under which Creative Benefit Solutions will provide assistance in plannin
City approves $40K legal contract with Walker Law through June 2016
City commits $40,000 from general funds to Walker Law for litigation and legal services through mid-2016, awarded as sole-source contract without competitive bidding.
Council rescinds $300 Board of Education transportation contract from 2015
Reverses a 9-year-old student transportation agreement. The original contract purpose is incomplete in the agenda, so the specific impact on students or schools is unclear.
City contracts Attorney Lawrence Cooper for litigation, $50,000
City commits $50,000 in public funds to external legal counsel for ongoing litigation and legal matters through June 2016.
Council awards 15-passenger van contract to Adamson Ford
Equipment Management gains approved vendor for fleet additions. Low-bid competitive procurement ensures cost-effective vehicle sourcing for city operations.
City awards $21,400 truck contract to Stivers Lincoln Ford
Public Works Department gets new ½-ton pickup truck through competitive bid. Standard equipment purchase for city operations.
City awards Dell Marketing contract for desktop and laptop computers
City purchases computers and laptops as needed from this vendor on a group pricing contract, locking in unit prices for equipment across city departments.
Council awards paper-supply contract to Central Paper Company
City commits to buying office paper products from Central Paper Company at set unit prices. Contract runs six months.