Contracts & Procurement

City awards mowing contract to Thrive Outdoor, Inc.

Park grounds maintenance continues under competitive bid. Service covers all city parks on an as-needed basis.

City awards $400K forgivable loan to C & E Groceries, LLC

Birmingham commits $400,000 in forgivable financing to support C & E Groceries, a grocery operator in the city. The loan terms and neighborhood location are not disclosed in this summary.

City hires Risk Mitigation Services for background checks, up to $6,000

City will spend up to $6,000 from its general fund to screen job applicants and employees for background information. This is a sole-source contract, meaning the city did not solicit competitive bids.

City awards $33K grant to Penny Foundation

City commits $33,000 to Penny Foundation, a local nonprofit, but the agreement purpose was cut off in the source text.

City awards $60K consulting contract to Dr. Chico Tillmon

City spending $60,000 on training and consulting services from Dr. Chico Tillmon through sole-source procurement.

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City awards $50K to Jones Valley Teaching Farm

Public funds support urban farming and community education through Jones Valley Teaching Farm. Details on program scope and oversight not provided in agenda text.

City partners with Sandpiper Advisory Group on Harmony & Heritage Series

The city is entering a partnership with Sandpiper Advisory Group to support the Harmony & Heritage Series at Historic Arlington House, a cultural programming initiative.

City partners with Create Birmingham for film industry workshops

Create Birmingham will run workforce development workshops and networking for aspiring film crew and industry professionals, expanding local job pathways in a growing economic sector.

City agrees to $2,000 facilities arrangement with Holy Family Christo Rey Cathol

City commits $2,000 to allow the Catholic high school to provide facilities for an unspecified public use or service.

City partners with Miracle Mullen Downs Foundation on homelessness outreach

City commits to community programs reducing homelessness and poverty. Foundation will deliver outreach services to residents in need.

City approves lease-purchase deal with Edward B. Lumpkin Jr.

City will lease space from a private party with an option to purchase. Details on location, square footage, and cost are incomplete in the public record.

Sole-source: MCM Technology to provide evidence tracking software

City police and public safety agencies will use MCM's evidence management system for digital case records, chain-of-custody tracking, and data retrieval. System reliability directly affects investigation quality and court evidence admissibility.

City contracts Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies for breast cancer awareness forums

City partners with nonprofit to provide free community health forums on breast cancer awareness and prevention.

City amends agreement with Board of Education

Council modifies an existing deal between the city and school district. Details on the scope and impact of the amendment are not available in the public record provided.

City enters project funding agreement with TESSA Commercial Real Estate

Mayor authorized to negotiate and execute a project funding agreement with TESSA Commercial Real Estate, LLC. Without full project details visible in the truncated description, the direct impact on residents is unclear.

City awards Bobcat parts contract to Loader Services & Equipment

Equipment Management will buy replacement parts for Bobcats (loaders and tractors) at set unit prices as needed, keeping city machinery repairs efficient and predictable.

City approves software license deal with Mantissa Corporation

Police Records Management System software renewal. Maintains case management and archival tools for law enforcement operations.

City contracts with Create Birmingham for Co. Starters program

Create Birmingham will run a 10-week entrepreneurship cohort to help residents start businesses. The city is using a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding process.

Council awards fire truck engine contract to W.W. Williams Co.

City approves competitive bid to buy fire truck engines as needed. Ensures replacement supply for critical emergency equipment.