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.
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Contracts & Procurement
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Contracts & Procurement items
City awards sole-source contract to All Events for stage lighting
All Events, LLC will supply professional stage lighting equipment (APEX package with 24k Par 64 fixtures and control systems) for City events. Sole-source procurement bypasses competitive bidding; dollar amount not disclosed.
City approves $3,000 contract with REV Birmingham
The city commits discretionary funds to REV Birmingham, a community organization. The item description is incomplete, making it difficult to assess direct resident impact.
City contracts with Music Caterers for Magic City Classic band
The city is hiring a band to perform at the Magic City Classic event using a sole-source contract with The Music Caterers, LLC. This is routine event entertainment but uses a procurement exemption that bypasses competitive bidding.
All Events awarded scaffolding contract for Magic City Classic
City will rent two 20-foot scaffolding towers from All Events for the Magic City Classic event. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.
NEC gets 3-year contract for fingerprint system maintenance
Police will keep their automated fingerprint identification system running through sole-source deal with NEC. Public should know who maintains public safety tech and for how long.
City funds teacher and staff supplies at Ramsay High School
City set aside funds to help Ramsay High School buy teacher and staff supplies for the 2015-2016 school year, supporting classroom resources and school operations.
City funds teacher supplies at Glen Iris Elementary for 2015–16
City commits general fund dollars to help Glen Iris Elementary purchase classroom supplies for teachers and staff during the 2015–16 school year.
City funds teacher and staff supplies for Avondale Elementary
Students at Avondale Elementary receive classroom supplies and resources through city support. The agreement funds essential materials for the 2015-2016 school year.
City rents scaffolding for Magic City Classic event
Permits a vendor to supply temporary structures for the annual Magic City Classic football game celebration. Event infrastructure allows the city to safely host large crowds downtown.
Council approves contract with Birmingham Children's Theatre for educational out
Birmingham Children's Theatre will provide educational programming to young residents. Details on funding amount and program scope are incomplete.
City awards $7,000 contract to REV Birmingham
Council approves sole-source spending from discretionary funds to REV Birmingham for unspecified civic services. Details on deliverables are incomplete in the public record.
City spends $1,000 for REV Birmingham services
Council approves a discretionary payment to REV Birmingham from general funds. The description is incomplete, so the specific public benefit is unclear.
Municipal Courts hires Analytical Testing Group for drug analysis
Court cases involving drug charges depend on reliable testing of seized substances. This contract ensures evidence is analyzed accurately, which affects case outcomes and public confidence in the courts.
City hires CSX for pedestrian bridge engineering study
City is moving forward on a new pedestrian crossing project, with CSX providing engineering guidance. The cost and timeline remain unclear from this preliminary step.
City funds teacher and staff supplies at Epic Elementary School
City provides direct assistance to Epic Elementary for classroom materials and supplies during the 2015-2016 school year, supporting resources for students and staff.
City contracts DataWorks Plus for 3-year tech support deal
Council approves a three-year contract with DataWorks Plus for hardware, software, and maintenance services. Details on cost, scope, and purpose are incomplete.
City hires Attorney Lawrence Cooper for litigation, $50K through June 2016
City commits $50,000 in public funds for legal representation in unspecified litigation and legal matters ending June 30, 2016.
City books Bernard Lockhart for $25K Summer Jam concert
Birmingham funds a smooth jazz concert through the Summer Jam Series using public dollars. The city sole-sourced the contract to performer Bernard Lockhart.
City funds REV Birmingham $30K for entertainment festival
City spends $30,000 in discretionary funds to support an entertainment festival organized by REV Birmingham, a local community or events organization.