City approves $40K legal services contract with Walker Law
The city is paying $40,000 from general funds to an outside law firm to handle litigation and legal matters through June 2016.
Topic
Contracts & Procurement
Agenda items
Contracts & Procurement items
City grants Alabama Power easement for Dolomite and Westfield parks
Alabama Power gains legal right to enter and work on City park property at 1069 Tin Mill. Affects public access and future use of both parks.
Land area:
2 parcels
City retains Burr Forman for litigation; $750K contract through June 2016
Sole-source legal services contract using general-fund dollars for ongoing city litigation. Taxpayers underwrite outside counsel for unspecified legal matters through mid-2016.
City to receive quarterly energy-savings reports from Parking Authority
City will track whether the Parking Authority's energy efficiency efforts are delivering real savings. Reports will help identify whether public facilities can cut utility costs.
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.
City hires Attorney Lawrence Cooper for $50K legal services
City commits $50,000 in general funds to retain private counsel for pending litigation and legal matters through June 2016.
Fire extinguisher maintenance contract awarded to Firemaster
City facilities will have regular fire extinguisher inspection and replacement. Ensures emergency equipment stays ready across municipal buildings.
Council awards PC equipment contract to Softmart Government Services
City purchases servers and computers through competitive bid; pricing and terms filed with Purchasing office for transparency.
Sole-source: City hires Gonzalez Strength for transportation planning
City commits to professional engineering services for transportation and planning work. Dollar amount and project scope not fully disclosed in public notice.
City approves motorcycle purchase contract with Honda of Cool Springs
City police or public safety departments will purchase touring motorcycles as needed under this standing contract. Citizens benefit from competitive bidding that locks in unit prices.
City approves 6-month paper products contract with Strickland
Routine purchase of office supplies. City commits to buying paper products from Strickland Paper Company under competitive bidding.
City awards armored car courier contract to Loomis Armored US
Council approved a one-year contract for armored vehicle cash-transport services. Routine vendor agreement for secure money movement.
City-Transit cost-sharing agreement signed
Mayor authorized to finalize funding agreement with Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. Details of cost split and transit service impact not provided in agenda item.
Mobile parking payment system: City adopts Passport software license
Residents will use Passport's app and meters to pay for on-street parking citywide. This sole-source deal locks the city into one vendor's technology and pricing for parking operations.
City hires Balch and Bingham for legal services, $50K
City Attorney's office commits $50,000 in general fund dollars to outside legal counsel for unspecified matters through June 2016.
City commits $40K to Walker Law for litigation support
Walker Law will handle litigation and legal matters for the city through June 2016 using general funds. This sole-source contract ensures continuity on pending legal disputes.
Council amends Sain Associates contract by $111,806
Increases total city spending with Birmingham contractor Sain Associates to $391,323. Contract amendment raises questions about scope or budget overruns on the underlying project.
City contracts with Analytical Testing Group for employee drug testing
Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing for city workers helps ensure public safety and fitness for duty in critical roles.
Sole-source legal contract: Burr Forman, $750K through June 2016
City commits $750,000 in general fund dollars to law firm Burr Forman for litigation and legal services without competitive bidding. Procurement method and spending amount warrant public transparency.
City hires Attorney Lawrence Cooper for litigation, $50K through June 2016
City commits $50,000 in legal fees for ongoing litigation and legal matters over the next six months. Sole-source contract with no competitive bidding.