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Tri‑Creek awards Verkada camera contract, plans access‑control bid after competitive pricing
Summary
The board awarded a bid to Lucidia IT for Verkada cloud cameras and authorized soliciting bids for a Verkada access‑control system, citing competitive pricing and a federal safety grant that offsets costs.
The Tri‑Creek School Corporation Board on March 13 approved a bid award to Lucidia IT for Verkada cloud‑based security cameras and authorized staff to solicit bids for a complementary Verkada access‑control (door) system.
Why it matters: The motion advances a district modernization plan for campus safety that administration said will be funded in part by a previously awarded COPS SVPP grant. Administration reported that competitive bids came in well below the original budget estimate, freeing funds to pursue door‑access upgrades under the same vendor ecosystem.
What the district said
Facilities staff said they tested multiple cloud camera systems and conducted an open bid between Avigilon Alta Cloud and Verkada. Staff reported six bids (three per vendor); Lucidia IT’s Verkada bid was selected based on functionality and the district safety team’s evaluation. Administration said the lower‑than‑expected pricing compared with the original $800,000 planning figure left room to pursue door control work under the same platform and that door‑control procurement will be brought back to the board following a public bidding process.
Board action and next steps
The board approved the award by voice vote and authorized administration to issue an RFP/RFQ for district‑wide Verkada access control; administration will return with recommended contract award and timelines. Staff listed planned follow‑ups including contract execution, installation scheduling and monthly project milestones reported to the board.
Ending: The board directed administration to return with contract paperwork and a timeline; installation was described as planned ahead of the next school year where possible.
