Agenda Item
a. Contract Renewal for Alliance Technology, LLC ~ Software, Services, Annual Maintenance & Shipping ~ Year 4 or 4 (Not to Exceed $1,586,832.55) ~ Updated 7.10.2026
Summary: Dr. Tracey Whaley, Chief of Police, Division of Police & Public Safety
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education approve the continued utilization of Alliance Technologies (Evolv Systems) for the 2026-2027 school year to support emergency communication and campus safety initiatives across DeKalb County Schools for an amount not to exceed $1,586,832.55 is year 4 of 5 4 annual renewal options.
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, 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 administration and supported by Alliance Technologies. Continuing service boosts safety, speeds arrival, standardizes practice throughout the District.
Financial impact: Alliance Technology (Year 4 of 5 Software/Services+ Annual Maintenance + Shipping $1,586,832.55)
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Contact: Dr. Tracey Whaley, Chief of Police, Division of Police & Public Safety, 678-345-4147
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
Alliance Technologies
Contract Award
Scope:
The contract award for Alliance Technologies 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 was approved by DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) at the
March 13, 2023, meeting followed by a fully executed agreement. The initial
contract was awarded for a four-year term consisting of an initial one-year period with
three optional one-year renewals.
This current agenda item seeks Board approval for:
Contract Renewal for Alliance Technology, LLC ~ Software, Services, Annual Maintenance &
Shipping ~ Year 4 or 4 (Not to Exceed $1,586,832.55)
Maintaining this contract ensures continuity of operations, timely
response from Alliance Technologies for the weapons detection needs for Dekalb County
School Safety.