Contracts & Procurement

City awards fire inspection contract to Simplex Grinnell

City buildings will get regular fire system inspections and monitoring to protect occupants and meet safety codes.

City awards tire supply contract to GCR Tire Center

Tires are a routine maintenance cost for city vehicles. This one-year contract locks in unit prices for mobile equipment tires, keeping replacement costs predictable.

CONSENT ITEM 49. WITHDRAWN A Resolution accepting and approving the bid of ABC Towing, Inc., for the purchase of wrecker service and storage as needed at unit prices on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, for a period of three (3) years and month

Court Referral Officer Contract with state judicial branch

City authorizes Mayor to sign a contract with Alabama's state court system for Court Referral Officer services. The state will reimburse Birmingham for costs, but the full scope of the agreement is unclear from the agenda text.

Council awards tire recapping contract to GCR Tire Center

City vehicles get affordable tire maintenance through competitive bidding. Contract runs one year with month-to-month renewal options.

City awards W. H. Thomas Oil 1-year petroleum supply contract

City agrees to buy fuel from W. H. Thomas Oil Company for the next year at competitive unit prices. This ongoing procurement keeps municipal vehicles and equipment operational.

City awards dog transport van contract to Crown Automobile

City acquires specialized vehicle for animal control operations over a 6-month period through competitive bidding.

Council awards propane contract to Amerigas Propane

City commits to competitive propane supply for municipal operations on an as-needed basis.

Council awards AT&T secondary internet service contract

City government gets backup internet service to maintain operations during outages. Contract covers one year with option to renew.

City awards internet service contract to Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks will provide primary internet service to city facilities for one year. The contract is renewable and pricing is competitive.

City approves dental insurance contract with MetLife

Employee dental coverage rates set: $13–$22/month for single plans. Affects benefits available to city workers and their families.

Council approves 13-month copier-lease contract with Océ North America

City commits to document printing equipment for municipal operations over the next 13 months under a competitive bid process.

City awards copier lease to Xerox, Birmingham

City departments will lease copiers from Xerox on a recurring basis. Pricing and terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent; contract runs one year with month-to-month renewal option.

City commits $310–$335/month per employee for health insurance with Blue Cross

City spending on employee health benefits affects municipal labor costs and budget planning. This sole-source contract sets health-insurance rates for city workers.

City commits $310–$335/month per employee for health insurance with Blue Cross

City spending on employee health benefits affects municipal labor costs and budget planning. This sole-source contract sets health-insurance rates for city workers.

City awards copier-lease contract to Dex Imaging, 1-year term

City departments get copiers via competitive bid; contract rolls month-to-month after year one.

City commits $310–$335/month per employee for health insurance with Blue Cross

City spending on employee health benefits affects municipal labor costs and budget planning. This sole-source contract sets health-insurance rates for city workers.

City approves dental insurance contract with MetLife

Employee dental coverage rates set: $13–$22/month for single plans. Affects benefits available to city workers and their families.

City awards copier-lease contract to Ricoh Business Solutions

City approves one-year copier-lease deal with Ricoh, renewable month-to-month. Affects copying costs across municipal departments.

Council approves copier lease with Nohab Business Products

City will lease office copiers on a month-to-month basis after competitive bidding. Affects printing costs and equipment availability for city departments.