Contracts & Procurement

Council awards engine parts contract to Southland International

City purchases remanufactured engines for fleet maintenance through competitive bid. Affects ongoing costs of vehicle upkeep.

Council approves facility use agreement with Rising West Princeton Corporation

Provides dedicated meeting space for the Rising West Princeton Neighborhood Association to hold regular and emergency meetings.

City funds 18 week-long learning sessions at Birmingham Zoo

Residents gain access to educational programs at the Zoo at no out-of-pocket cost. Sessions span one week each and focus on hands-on learning experiences.

Police buy ballistic vests from Blue Line Innovations

City approves competitive contract for protective equipment used by police officers. Costs not specified in posted agenda; details available in Purchasing Agent office.

City awards asphalt contract to Dunn Construction Co.

Dunn Construction wins the bid to supply plant mix asphalt for street repairs across Birmingham's eastern and western sections. Competitive bidding ensures taxpayer value on routine city maintenance.

City stores holiday decorations at South Hall of Irondale

City holiday displays will be stored off-site in Irondale. This helps manage seasonal decoration inventory and ensures consistent holiday presentation each year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.