Contracts & Procurement

City awards $41,920 print & mail contract to Precision Graphics

Lowest competitive bid for routine city printing and mailing services. No direct resident impact; routine operational spending.

City awards firefighter gear contract to Sunbelt Fire, Inc.

City firefighters will receive protective gear through a competitive contract. The vendor's unit prices are filed with the purchasing office.

City approves 1-year food purchasing contract with US Foods

Locks in food prices for city operations through competitive bidding. Contract renews annually, ensuring stable vendor relationship for institutional purchasing.

City awards Dell products contract to ConvergeOne, Inc.

Council approved a competitive vendor contract for PCs and computer accessories to be purchased as needed. City departments will now procure Dell equipment through ConvergeOne at negotiated unit prices.

City awards employee uniform contract to UniFirst Corporation

City employees will receive uniforms through UniFirst under a new competitive contract. Pricing and service terms are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

City awards Debtbook contract for debt and lease management software

City selected Debtbook software to track debt obligations and lease agreements. Affects how the city manages its financial commitments.

City awards $395,239 contract to Gtechna USA Corporation

City spending decision on vendor contract. Service details incomplete in agenda text.

City approves short-term rental software contract with Granicus LLC

City will use the software to track and manage short-term rental registrations, addresses, and compliance across the city.

Council approves walk-off mats bid to Cintas Corporation

City purchases replacement walk-off mats as needed through a competitive bid. This is routine janitorial supply contract for city facilities.

City awards firefighter turnout gear contract to North American Fire Equipment

Firefighters get replacement protective gear through competitive bidding. Contract covers Groups 2–3 turnout gear on an as-needed basis.

City awards $395,240 contract to Gtechna USA Corporation

City commits nearly $400,000 to Gtechna USA Corporation for on-site services. Service details were cut off in the agenda description.

Council awards Premise Distribution System contract to Norstan Communications

City commits to an ongoing supply contract for network infrastructure components. Pricing and terms are documented in the purchasing office.

2025-2822 21-1579 Authorize contract with C. Thornton, Inc. for 2025 CIP Eslava Creek Lleyn Avenue to Montlimar; $2,597,725.00 .

City approves business expansion agreement with Hardy Automotive

Hardy Automotive will expand operations and create 2 new mobile detailing jobs in the city.

City approves property renovation deal with McClelland Enterprises/Cricket Wirel

McClelland Enterprises (operating as Cricket Wireless) will renovate property to expand its business. Details on location, investment amount, and specific improvements are not disclosed.

Election services contract: "Sole Source" language removed

Council is amending its authorization for election services payments to comply with proper procurement rules. The original resolution used "Sole Source" language that didn't reflect best practices.

Contract amendment: Juniper and Myrtle, LLC extended 12 months, $85,000

City commits $85,000 for a 12-month extension of its agreement with Juniper and Myrtle, LLC. Details on the underlying service or goods are not provided in the agenda.

Council rescinds prior approval of Kronos software contract amendment

City is backing away from a previously approved software services deal with UKG Kronos. The original deal would have changed the city's timekeeping and payroll system; this reversal may signal budget concerns, vendor performance issues, or a shift to different software.

CONSENT ITEM 10. WITHDRAWN PER CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an agreement between the City of Birmingham and Gtechna USA Corporation in an amount not to exceed $395,239.89, under which Gtech

City leases wide-format printer from DEX Imaging

Council approved a competitive bid for printer leasing and maintenance. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.