City contracts James Richard Lowery for sign installation, $500
City spending public funds on sign installation services through sole-source contract with private vendor.
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Contracts & Procurement items
City awards GPS surveying equipment contract to Carlson Equipment
City purchases new GPS surveying system for engineering and planning work. Equipment includes hardware, software, licenses, and training to improve surveying accuracy and efficiency.
City awards 1-year contract to Bound Tree Medical for emergency dressings
Ensures steady supply of hemostatic dressings—life-saving materials that stop bleeding in trauma—for city first responders and medical services over the next year.
Council awards hydraulic hose contract to Bridgestone Hosepower
City committed to buying hydraulic hoses and fittings from Bridgestone Hosepower at set prices for maintenance and repairs across city operations.
City extends McCain software maintenance through July 2019
Extends software support for city systems through mid-2019 to maintain ongoing operations and system reliability.
City pays $150K share of Army feasibility study
Birmingham commits $150,000 to a federal study with the U.S. Army, likely related to infrastructure, environmental remediation, or base-related planning. The study outcome may shape future city projects or federal partnership terms.
Council awards document scanning contract to Imaging Business Machines
City will use IBML's scanning services for routine document processing. Pricing set by competitive bid; no dollar cap disclosed in the agenda.
City awards firefighter gear contract to Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
Firefighters get protective equipment through annual competitive purchase. Contract runs 13 months starting from approval.
City approves $1,000 education agreement with Birmingham Board of Education
City commits $1,000 from general funds to provide goods or services for Birmingham students. Specific benefit details were cut off in the item description.
City rents storage space from South Hall Self Storage for $534
Holiday light storage renewal. Routine annual expense covered by the general fund.
City awards ammunition supply contract to Precision Delta
Police and public safety agencies will source ammunition through this multi-year contract. Citizens deserve transparency on who supplies ammunition and under what terms.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits funds to retain outside counsel for unspecified legal work. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.
City awards ammunition supply contract to Gulf States Distributors
Police and other city agencies will buy ammunition at negotiated prices for the next year. Citizens can track government spending on law enforcement supplies.
City signs agreement with National Park Service
Birmingham enters partnership with the National Park Service on a federal project. Details of the agreement's scope and impact on residents are unclear from the agenda text.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits funds to retain outside counsel for unspecified legal work. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.
City awards ammunition contract to Xtreme Concepts
Council approved a one-year contract for police ammunition supplies at competitive unit prices, with month-to-month renewal. Spending amount not disclosed in agenda materials.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits up to $25 from general fund for specialized legal counsel from sole-source law firm.
Council hires Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith for legal services
City commits funds to retain outside counsel for unspecified legal work. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.
Birmingham hosts 2018 National NUSA Conference
City commits to hosting and organizing a national neighborhood leadership conference. Brings national spotlight and potential economic activity to Birmingham.
City pays South Hall Self Storage $474 for East Avondale goods/services
Routine spending on goods or services for the East Avondale neighborhood. Citizens deserve to see how city funds are used, even for smaller vendor payments.