Commissioners approve $42,195 upgrade to judicial-center door access system using KDADS grant funds

Montgomery County commissioners voted to replace and upgrade the judicial center—s door-access control system, approving a $42,195 contract with LT Solutions for Gallagher access controls and a $1,000 annual maintenance agreement. The sheriff and corrections representatives said the current system had reached its capacity to add new key fobs, creating security and staffing problems. The bid presented to the commission included advanced replacement warranties and a 48–72 hour on-site service guarantee from the vendor. Why it matters: County staff said the upgrade will let administrators add and deactivate access promptly, improve after-hours access for sheriff and corrections personnel, and expand to cover additional doors and future sites. County staff proposed using KDADS grant funds to cover the purchase so no general-tax dollars would be used. Supporting details: County staff said KDADS (grant) account balance available for such uses was $150,992.96 before the purchase; spending $42,195 would leave an estimated $108,797.96. The vendor warranty and license package includes lifetime hardware warranties, seven years of warranty coverage for readers, remote technical support and software updates. The maintenance fee will be split: county attorney $300, district court $300 and sheriff $400 per year, according to the agreement discussed at the meeting. Vote and next steps: A motion to proceed passed with all three commissioners recorded as voting yes. The contract requires 30% payment on signing, a second installment upon equipment delivery and final payment following completion and final walk-through. Staff said the initial payment would be $12,006.58 and subsequent payments would follow the schedule in the vendor proposal. Ending: Commissioners asked that the resolution reflect KDADS funding and noted the initial payment would be due on signing; staff said final paperwork would be arranged for the next meeting.