The Safety & Security: Emergency Communications upgrades for Oakleaf Junior High School is a project listed in the 2023/24-2027/28 Educational Facilities Plan and was approved by the SBCC August 1, 2023. The security project will provide technology infrastructure required to upgrade emergency systems to include: Classroom Communications, Intercom Upgrades, Panic Alerts, Digital Lockdown Signage, as well as Digital Mapping and Security Camera/Access Control Integration Capability. The District will be utilizing the PAEC Florida Buy Contract #23-01.  Per School Board policy, contracts over $500,000.00 must be approved by the School Board of Clay County; therefore, this contract is being presented for approval.

School communication systems are outdated and critical upgrades are needed to enhance Safety & Security Emergency Communications.

The Board has previously awarded contracts for projects identified and listed and previously approved as part of the Educational Facilities Work Plan.

Upon approval by the Board, efforts to upgrade our infrastructure required to improve safety and security emergency communication systems at our schools will commence in a phased-in approach districtwide.

Ensure fiscal responsibility through the effective management of district operations in an effort to maximize available resources necessary to provide an environment that is safe, efficient, and conducive to learning.

Award the contract to Audio Enhancement, Inc using the PAEC Florida Buy Contract #23-01 in the amount of $652,459.14.