Agenda Item
a. Continue the Utilization of Alliance Technologies (Evolv) Services for School Year 2025 ~ 2026 (Year 3 of 4) (Not to exceed $1,586,832.55)
Summary: Presented Mr. Elijah Palmer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education approve to continue the utilization of Alliance Technologies (Evolv Systems) for the 2025-2026 school year to support emergency communication and campus safety initiatives across DeKalb County Schools for an amount not to exceed $1,586,832.55. This is year 3 of 4.
Why: Maintaining the Evolv system ensures uninterrupted emergency communication capabilities and builds on the current familiarity among staff. Transitioning to a new platform would require additional training, incur extra costs, and risk potential service disruption. Alliance Technologies remains a trusted, effective solution aligned with the district's commitment to safety and emergency preparedness.
Details: DCSD will continue using Evolv weapons-detection to provide fast, noninvasive screening at main entrances during arrival and at events, managed by Public Safety with school admins and supported by Alliance Technologies. Continuing service boosts safety, speeds line, standardizes practice, and provides alert/throughput data.
Financial impact: Alliance Technology (Year 3) $1,586,832.55, 100.2660.573000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000
Contact: Mr. Tracey Whaley, Chief of Police, Department of Public Safety, Chief of Staff Division, 678-676-2155
Mr. Elijah Palmer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division, 678-676-0791
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
Alliance Technologies 23000388
Contract Award
Scope:
The contract award for Alliance Technologies 23000388 is being
presented by the Department of Public Safety to maintain the
functionality, compliance, and effectiveness of this critical public
safety tool for the upcoming funding cycle.
Contract/Renewal Term
The contract will commence upon approval by the DeKalb
County Board of Education (“the Board”) at the June 9, 2025
meeting, followed by a fully executed agreement. The initial
contract term shall be for one (1) year from the date of award,
with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1)-year
terms.
Solicitation Process
In July 2023, the Board of Education approved the contract with
Alliance Technologies, extending through June 2025. This
request is to authorize DeKalb County School District (DCSD) to
contract with Alliance Technologies, identified as the most
responsive and responsible offeror for the provision of weapons
detection services. This recommendation is based on the
evaluation and scoring conducted by the selection committee
Award:
This request is to authorize DCSD to contract with Alliance
Technologies as the most responsive and responsible offeror for
weapons detection, based on the selection committee’s
evaluation.