Agenda Item
iv. Approval of Purchase- Centegix Crisis Alert System (in the amount of $3,933,000) (Updated 02.10.2023)
Summary: Presented by: Chief Bradley Gober, Executive Director of Public Safety
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of Centegix Crisis Alert in the amount of $3,933,000 as a safety and security enhancement to be installed in all elementary, middle and high schools throughout the DeKalb County School District. The agreement will be for 5 years (three years with a two-year option for renewal)
Why: School Safety is an important consideration in education. School districts must strive to maintain safe campuses so that students can learn and staff can support the educational process. Fights, unauthorized individuals, suspicious activity and other events that cause concern can disrupt the educational process and threaten the safety of school sites.
Details: The Centegix CrisisAlert System is an integrated crisis management platform that accelerates the critical response times and communication needed in the event of an emergency. This safety and security solution has the ability to deliver precise alert location, immediate audio and visual incident notification, and simple activation via a wearable CrisisAlert badge. The alert system empowers teachers and administrators to act and respond to potential crisis situations with confidence. The rapid response capability allows teachers and staff to immediately get help anywhere on the campus. Lockdowns can be implemented through the usage of this system.
Financial impact: $3,933,000
100.2600.573000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000 Equipment Purchase
100.2600.530000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000 Equipment Installation
Contact: Chief Bradley Gober, Executive Director, Public Safety Department, 678-676-1800
Effective: February 14, 2023
Status: Legal Approval Obtained