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Council packet includes $355,140 amphitheater upgrade, $110K environmental contract and drone purchase with bid‑law exemption

Tuscaloosa City Council pre-council meeting · March 24, 2026
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Summary

Staff previewed multiple procurement items: a $355,140 AV upgrade for the Mercedes‑Benz Amphitheater, a $110,337.50 contract with MXI Environmental Services, a $37,720 accessibility contract with CivicPlus, and a $21,232.76 Skydio drone purchase for which staff said the city would declare a bid‑law exemption under Alabama Code §41‑16‑51‑815.

Councilman Scott walked through several contracts and purchases that the City of Tuscaloosa will consider in upcoming committee and council action.

Notable items include a professional services contract with ESB Group for audio, visual and lighting upgrades at the Mercedes‑Benz Amphitheater totaling $355,140; a contract with MXI Environmental Services for $110,337.50; and a CivicPlus LLC agreement for website…

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