Contracts & procurement in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
500 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Mobile, AL (66)
- Orange Beach, AL (45)
- Fairhope, AL (45)
- Vernon, AL (34)
- Opelika, AL (34)
- Madison, AL (20)
- Gulf Shores, AL (19)
- Decatur, AL (18)
- Baldwin County, AL (18)
- Lee County, AL (15)
- Dothan, AL (14)
- Huntsville, AL (14)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on a one‑year moratorium for new rental‑related permits and licenses
The Chelsea City Council meeting will consider several resolutions, including appointing Denny Hodges to the Planning Commission, enacting a one‑year moratorium on new business licenses and building permits for residential rental developments, authorizing a cooperative agreement for the Shelby Urban County program…
City Council to consider $688,494.85 contract for street maintenance
The Fruit Heights City Council will discuss and vote on awarding a bid for the 2026-2027 Street Maintenance Projects. City staff recommends Geneva Rock Products, Inc. for the contract based on their total bid of $688,494.85.
City approves $1.8M contract for Headland Avenue Red Water Project
The Dothan City Commission will consider contracts for a $1.8 million street repair project, a $91,997 grant for emergency rescue teams, and a $30,555 agreement for drug task force overtime. The body will also approve payments for June invoices totaling over $20 million and reappoint members to advisory committees.
Council will award landfill cover dirt bid and approve parking lot expansion
The City Council will consider a resolution to award bid No. 3646 for the 2026 Landfill Cover Dirt project. It will also consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with EE Group, Inc. for a parking lot expansion at the Gadsden Sports Park. A citizen request titled “Saving our Sons” will be heard.
Vernon City Council to consider $352,000 natural gas support contract
The City Council will discuss potential changes to regular meeting times and review several consent items. The body is also scheduled to swear in a new police officer and recognize retiring and long-term employees.
Orange Beach City Council to discuss new civic center and mobile vendor rules
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. The meeting focuses on infrastructure projects and the regulation of mobile vendors and neighborhood activities.
Council considers zoning change for AC Hotel by Marriott parking layout
The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading regarding a PUD modification for the AC Hotel by Marriott. The body is also deciding on several service contracts, taxi franchises, and new ordinances regarding RV rentals and micromobility devices.
City Council considers $449,000 for Lavretta Park playground equipment
The City Council will discuss several property rezonings and approve various purchase orders for city services. The body is also considering a $417,441 federal grant for port security and multiple contracts for infrastructure and maintenance.
City Council sets public hearings for zoning and unsafe conditions
The Decatur City Council will hear proposals to rezone properties, amend zoning text, and abate unsafe conditions at several addresses. The body also plans to award a contract for sportsplex construction and approve liquor licenses for two local businesses.
Gulf Shores City Council to review pedestrian bridge change order and police equipment bid
The City Council will discuss several administrative authorizations, including recruitment services and taxi franchising. The body is also reviewing requests for sports championship extensions and a holiday decoration contract.
Auburn commissions to consider mobile food vendor rules and cafe signage
The Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission are meeting to discuss updates to mobile food vendor regulations. The body will also review a permit for new illuminated signage at a downtown cafe.
Council to consider zoning amendments and Thomas Hospital rezoning
The Fairhope City Council will hold public hearings on nine zoning ordinance amendments covering definitions, mixed-use buildings, multi-family, PUD, site plan review, tables, townhouses, and village districts. Additionally, a public hearing will consider rezoning 0.35 acres at 751 and 757 Northrop Avenue from R-4 to…
Council to appoint James Lindsay as Interim City Manager
The Auburn City Council will consider approving an employment agreement with James Lindsay as Interim City Manager and discuss the process for filling a City Council vacancy. The consent calendar includes approval of a successor MOU with the Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110, a contract for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp…
Final plat vote for River Rock Subdivision Phase I
The Lee County Commission will consider final plat approval for River Rock Subdivision Phase I (District 3), a resolution for a traffic signal at Lee Road 230 and Lee Road 240, and renewal of the animal control contract. The consent agenda includes ratifying claims and procurement card transactions and announcing…
Gulf Shores Council considers land exchange, fire boat bid, and annexation
The City Council will review several resolutions and ordinances including a land exchange with ADCNR and a bid award for a fire rescue boat. The agenda also includes an annexation request for 21887 Cotton Creek Drive and the creation of incentive programs.
City Council to approve major ADA curb ramp contract and other key items
The Auburn City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approvals for minutes, investment reports, amended appropriation limits, an airport ground lease assignment, and several contracts. Major items include a construction agreement for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project up to $195,215.90 and a…
Council to consider $37M energy purchase contract with NRG Business Marketing LLC
The Vernon City Council will vote on a 10-year, $37 million energy purchase agreement with NRG Business Marketing LLC. Other notable decisions include approving a $90,000 financial advisory contract, a $62,460 vehicle purchase, and a memorandum of understanding with Metro for bus shelter installations. The council…
Council to vote on extending moratoriums for certain businesses, accessory structures
The Eufaula City Council will consider several resolutions, including extending moratoriums on certain businesses and accessory structures (Resolution 42-2026). Also up for action are resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute documents for the 2026 CDBG Grant and committing local match funds. A resolution regarding…
Council to vote on 17-acre commercial rezoning on Brasher Lane
The Chelsea City Council will hold second readings and votes on two rezoning requests: a 28-acre residential rezoning at 18760 Essex Drive and a 17-acre commercial rezoning on Brasher Lane. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including accepting streets in Brynleigh Subdivision, authorizing a vending…
Council considers $1.4 million storm drainage contract and multiple equipment purchases
The Mobile City Council will discuss several high-value contracts for public services and emergency equipment. The body is also holding public hearings to demolish two structures declared as public nuisances and reviewing noise ordinance waiver requests.
Council to decide on relocating District 3 voting center to Point Mallard Event Center
The Decatur City Council will consider 20 resolutions, including relocating Precinct 4-3 voting center from Point Mallard Grill to the Point Mallard Event Center, increasing funding for the Calhoun College Sports Complex, adopting GovWell planning and zoning software, and approving various contracts and donations…
Council to discuss beach and waterway area incentive programs
The Gulf Shores City Council holds a work session to discuss multiple items including targeted incentive programs for beach and waterway areas, a taxi franchise request, a fire boat bid award, a land exchange with Gulf State Park, an annexation request, a zoning text amendment, a port security grant application, and…
Council reviews commercial rezonings and a $250K streetscape contract
The Foley City Council will hold public hearings on multiple commercial rezoning requests, including properties owned by Harold Motter, Vulcan Inc., and the Magnolia Walk development. The council will also vote on second readings for zoning, building code, and traffic ordinance updates, alongside resolutions for new…
City Council to vote on building codes, annexation, and opioid settlement funds
The Florence City Council will vote on adopting building codes, annexing 19 acres of land, and allocating $300,000 from opioid settlement funds to local schools. The meeting also includes approving various contracts and resolutions for city services.
Council to consider annexing 1,906 acres at 263 Skypark Road
This is a work session where the council will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a major annexation of 1,906 acres, adoption of new building codes, water purchase contracts with West Lauderdale, Chisholm Heights, and Greenhill, and an alcohol beverage license application. Other items include…
Council to consider extending suspension of certain residential development applications
The council holds a public hearing on rezoning 2.98 acres at 8501 Morphy Avenue from multi-family to single-family. It considers final adoption of ordinances updating water and sewer connection fees, and an ordinance to extend a temporary suspension of certain residential multiple occupancy and subdivision…
Council to consider adopting 2026 hazard mitigation plan, multiple contracts
The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed denial of a conditional use permit for 904 Kentucky Street and consider adopting the 2026 Mobile County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council will also vote on numerous contracts and purchase orders, including $260,716 for a cruise…
Council to vote on contracts for new library/event venue
The City Council will consider multiple contracts for the new Library/Event Venue project, including a mass excavation package and audio/visual design. They will also vote on accepting bids for Sparkman Park signage and signing a signal maintenance agreement with ALDOT using a carbon reduction grant. Other items…
Council to consider rezoning 504 6th St S. from B-1 to M-1
The Clanton City Council will approve the meeting agenda and June 8 minutes, then hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment that would change the property at 504 6th Street S. from a Central Business District (B-1) to a Light Industrial District (M-1). The council will also consider two annexation ordinances…
Council to consider resolution to move forward with new City Hall project
The Florence City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 1.81 acres at the southeast corner of Mall Road and Hough Road. The council will also vote on a resolution expressing intent to proceed with a new City Hall project and approve the FYE 2027 Gas and Water Budgets. The consent…
Vernon City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026-27 operating budget
The City Council will consider adopting the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The body will also discuss updating electric and natural gas rates and adopting a 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
Council to adopt revised Personnel Policy Manual and discuss retiree bonus
The Orange Beach City Council will discuss the ARSEA/APEAL longevity bonus for retirees and consider several resolutions, including adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual, authorizing contracts for lab services, police training, and various infrastructure projects. The Council will also set public hearing dates…
Parks board to review room rental rates, cancellation fees
The Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Board will discuss updates on parks, leisure, and senior activities. The board will also review VHCC contracts, cancellation fees, room rental rates, family memberships, and off-season hours for VHAC. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are under discussion.
City approves $425K downtown funding, America 250 contracts, and tax collection deal.
The Dothan City Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Citizen Participation Plan, including public notice rules and Section 108 loan provisions. Commissioners will also vote on several contracts and appropriations, including $425,000 for downtown revitalization, a new tax collection…
City Council to consider $100,870 five‑year Axon in‑car camera contract
The council will consider several appointments, including Bruce Kresslein to the Planning Commission and Fredrick Stull Jr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It will approve a $20,000 senior services grant, a $100,870 five‑year Axon in‑car camera contract for the police, and budget amendments affecting multiple funds…
Council to consider rezoning 505 acres for housing near Mt. Lebanon Rd.
The council will hold public hearings on several rezonings, including a 505-acre Planned Development-Housing District at Harris Farms. They will also vote on annexations near University Drive and Capshaw Rd., a postponed lodging tax amendment, and multiple contracts and leases. A public hearing is set for demolition…
Council to consider annexations, rezoning, and fire tax public hearing
The City Council will hold a working meeting to review agenda items including two ordinances for annexation and rezoning of specific parcels, and three resolutions for a contract with LW Secure, an annual agreement with Huntsville Madison County Emergency, and a donation to Owens Cross Roads School PTO. A public…
City Council to consider land annexation and rezoning
The City Council will discuss the annexation and rezoning of specific land parcels. The body is also considering several contract agreements and a donation to a local school organization.
Commission to consider E-911 board appointment, container program bid, and arena roof repairs
The Covington County Commission will meet to approve minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. The agenda includes items such as appointing an E-911 board member, awarding a bid for a roll-off container program, and approving a proposal for roof repairs at the Covington Center Arena.
Council to hold public hearing on rezoning east of Tacon Street
The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning property on Tacon Street from R-1 to B-3. The council will also vote on numerous contracts and purchase orders, including $515,174 for a vacuum sewer cleaner truck and a $1.1 million FEMA grant application. Additionally, several noise ordinance…