Contracts & Procurement

Council awards $697,744 bridge maintenance contract to McElhenney Construction

City commits nearly $700K to maintain bridges across Mobile. Keeps roads and crossings safe for daily commutes and emergency access.

City approves $50K surveying contract with McCrory & Williams

City will pay McCrory & Williams $50,000 for surveying services throughout 2025, supporting infrastructure and land-related projects.

City backs Bodega expansion with funding agreement

Bodega will hire 1–4 new employees as part of a city-backed expansion deal. Details on funding amount and specific job roles were not available in the agenda text.

Council awards $858,798.50 to Geotechnical Engineering Testing for Civic Center

City commits nearly $859K in capital funds to soil testing and engineering services required before construction and demolition work at the Civic Center. This is a foundational project phase that must be completed before major building work can begin.

City contracts with Freedom Rain for services, up to $25,000

City spending $25,000 with Freedom Rain (The Lovelady Center) on a sole-source contract. Details on the specific services are not provided in the item.

City commits $150K to TechBirmingham's job-training partnership

TechBirmingham will implement a skills-training program called Birmingham Upskill Partnership, aimed at improving workforce readiness in the region. The agreement is worth $150,000 from city funds.

CONSENT ITEM 7. WITHDRAWN PER CAPITAL PROJECTS A Resolution accepting the unit price bid of Jones Utility & Contracting Company, Inc., 2509 Cone Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, in the amount of $471,350.00 for Pavement Patching 2023, located in Birmingham, t

City to spend opioid settlement money on prevention and treatment

The city will receive opioid lawsuit settlement funds over 10 years and is creating a plan to spend them on programs approved in the settlement agreements, such as addiction treatment and community prevention initiatives.

City switches employee assistance provider from Uprise Health to EAS

City employees will transition to a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. The change affects access to mental health counseling, crisis support, and wellness resources available to municipal staff.

Altadena Valley Park improvements move to public hearing

Council will hear from the public on park improvements at Altadena Valley Park before deciding whether to accept a competitive bid and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign agreements.

Altadena Valley Park improvements bid approved by ordinance

City accepts a bid to improve Altadena Valley Park, making upgrades to the public recreational space available to residents.

City to spend opioid settlement funds on addiction treatment and prevention

The city will receive opioid lawsuit settlement payments over 10 years and now decides how to use the money—on treatment, prevention, recovery programs, and other opioid-related public health efforts approved in settlement agreements.

City ends Uprise Health EAP contract, switches to Employee Assistance Services

Employees will use a new provider for confidential counseling, mental health, and crisis support services. The switch changes who handles workplace assistance programs but maintains the same services.

Storm debris removal: TFR Enterprises contract renewed

Ensures the city has disaster cleanup services available after storms, keeping neighborhoods clear of debris and hazards.

CONSENT ITEM 25. Withdrawn A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement between the City of Birmingham, and Heartland Forward Inc.,("Heartland), under which Heartland, with the support of Master Builders under the Builders and Backers

ARPA funds agreement with Habitat for Humanity

City commits Coronavirus relief funds to Habitat for Humanity for housing or community development work. Dollar amount not specified in agenda.

City awards automotive glass contract to Cassady and Self Glass

City vehicle maintenance costs are covered through competitive bidding. This contract sets prices for windshield and glass repair across the city fleet.

City hires SIMPLEVIEW for CrossPlex website services

SIMPLEVIEW will design and maintain the Birmingham CrossPlex website, a key public-facing tool for residents to access facility information and services.

City extends MHC Software payroll license agreement (6th amendment)

Sole-source contract renewal for payroll software that city staff depend on for wage processing. Citizens should know when the city extends long-term vendor agreements without competitive bidding.

City funds Build UP Community School in North Titusville for $2,500

City commits funds to support a community school in North Titusville, providing educational or community services to local residents.