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Tuscaloosa council approves wide slate of contracts, grants and routine measures

Tuscaloosa City Council · April 7, 2026

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Summary

The Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously adopted a broad package of resolutions and contract authorizations, including grant applications, task orders, minor public works contracts, a tentative public-works award and a reimbursable agreement with ALDOT; several items were approved on unanimous votes under consent-style consideration.

The Tuscaloosa City Council voted unanimously to approve a large group of routine resolutions and contract actions during its meeting, advancing grants, task orders, minor public-works contracts and a tentative award for a public-works project.

Council members approved task order director No. 5 and amendment No. 5 with Thompson Engineering, authorized a joint-funding agreement amendment with a partner labeled in the packet as 'Tickerick', and authorized the city to apply for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The council also authorized execution of America 250 Alabama community grant documents and a 'Safety First' grant application, and approved a professional services contract with T-Mobile USA. The motions were moved, seconded and carried without recorded opposition.

In procurement actions, the council tentatively awarded a public works contract to Scott Bridge Company Inc. and authorized a contract with Moro Water Technologies Inc., the latter accompanied by a bid-law exemption. The council also authorized reimbursements and an ALDOT reimbursable agreement. A substitute resolution accepting a professional engineering contract with Hazen and Sawyer PC and several minor public-works contract authorizations were adopted as presented.

Why it matters: these approvals move forward routine capital and operational work across city departments, enable the city to pursue grant funding and commit the city to specific vendor engagements. Most items were considered by committee before reaching council and were adopted by voice vote.

What’s next: the council scheduled its next regular reconvening on April 21, 2026, and individual contracts and grant applications will proceed to their administrative implementation steps consistent with the city’s procurement processes.