Contracts & Procurement

City funds education partnership with Birmingham Board of Education ($2,500)

City spending $2,500 on coordination with Booker T. Washington school. Details of partnership scope are incomplete in agenda description.

Cost-sharing agreement amendment with Mountain Brook

Birmingham and Mountain Brook are amending an existing cost-sharing agreement, but the specific services or costs affected are not detailed in this item.

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.

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 contracts with Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition for park management

City partners with local nonprofit to manage Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, focusing on habitat protection and public access to green space.

CONSENT ITEM 5. WITHDRAWN A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recover Funds Agreement between the City of Birmingham and Build UP in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, under

City awards Debtbook debt management software contract

City departments will use Debtbook for tracking debt and lease obligations. Exact contract value and term not disclosed in agenda item.

City commits ARPA funds to Habitat for Humanity housing project

Federal pandemic-recovery funds will support affordable housing development by Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham. Exact project scope and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda summary.

City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Birmingham Freightliner

City will purchase OEM truck parts from Birmingham Freightliner for ongoing fleet maintenance.

City commits $25K to YWCA of Central Alabama

The city is spending $25,000 in general fund money to support programs run by the Young Women's Christian Association of Central Alabama.

City awards $100K sole-source contract to Literacy Council

Birmingham commits $100,000 to The Literacy Council of Central Alabama for literacy programming, awarded without competitive bidding. Supports adult and youth reading programs in the region.

City funds $130K STREAM Innovations boot camp for multimedia skills

City commits $130,000 to a six-week boot camp offering interactive multimedia training. Details on eligibility, target participants, and expected outcomes not fully specified in agenda summary.

City awards OEM alternators and starters contract to Romaine Electric Corp.

Romaine Electric will supply vehicle parts as needed for one year at pre-set unit prices. This supports the city's fleet maintenance operations.

City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Kurt's Trucks and Parts Co.

City fleet maintenance gets spare parts supply through competitive bidding. Supports ongoing vehicle upkeep and repair operations.

City awards heavy-duty truck parts contract to Truckworx/Kenworth

City procurement for fleet maintenance and operations. Contract provides OEM parts for heavy-duty trucks used in municipal services.

City awards debt and lease management software contract to Debtbook

City selected Debtbook to manage municipal debt and lease obligations. This vendor will handle financial record-keeping and reporting for city borrowing and facility leases.

Carver Theater: extend Barbizon Charlotte audio-visual contract

Extends the city's sole-source agreement with Barbizon Charlotte for sound and video services at Carver Theater, a key downtown cultural venue. Citizens fund this service; the extension ensures continued technical support for public events and performances.

Council authorizes $805K agreement with Jones Valley Teaching Farm

City commits up to $805,000 to Jones Valley Urban Farm for urban farming and educational programs. Agreement details and funding source not fully specified in item.

City-college interlocal agreement authorized

This agreement between Birmingham and Lawson State Community College establishes a formal partnership, though the specific benefits or obligations for residents are not detailed in the available description.

City awards $144K security camera contract to ADS Security

Crossplex and Bill Harris Arena will get new security camera systems. Investment improves facility safety and monitoring.