Committee approves security contract for Alabama School of Math and Science despite procurement posting oversight

The Contract Review Committee approved a two‑year contract for on‑site security services at the Alabama School of Math and Science (a residential public high school) after the school’s representative told the committee the solicitation had been posted on the school’s website and on social media but had not been posted to the statewide procurement database.

Kristen Robinson of the Alabama School of Math and Science told the committee the school sought to prioritize student safety for its residential population. Committee members — including Chairman Roberts and others — agreed safety was the immediate priority and said the contract could move forward. Several members also urged the school to post similar solicitations to the state database going forward; Chairman Roberts offered legislative help to clarify procurement requirements.

Robinson said the solicitation drew three respondents and that school officials selected one. Multiple committee members said they would approve this contract now rather than delay services for students.

Why this matters: The school is a residential public high school; committee members framed the choice to proceed as a matter of protecting students. Members recommended the school use the official state procurement posting process for future procurements and suggested correcting statute or administrative practice if there is confusion about posting requirements.

The transcript records the committee’s approval but does not show a formal roll‑call tally for the vote.