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DeKalb committee approves software, body‑camera contract increase and donates surplus rescue vehicle
Summary
The committee approved a continuation of a statewide OpenGov permit software contract ($61,094.45 not‑to‑exceed), ratified a change order for body‑worn cameras (total up to $330,204), and authorized donation of a 2004 Spartan tractor/trailer to Newton County; motions for each item passed unanimously at committee.
The DeKalb County committee voted to continue a statewide contract for OpenGov permitting software, ratify a change order for body‑worn camera systems and donate a surplus search‑and‑rescue tractor/trailer to Newton County.
Chair introduced a statewide contract (99999SPDT20190814Dash0001) for OpenGov to assist the county permits unit and said the request seeks continued use through Sept. 30, 2026, under a not‑to‑exceed award to Carahsoft Technology Corp. of $61,094.45. Procurement staff said statewide contracts limit the county’s ability to negotiate better pricing and noted repeated county reliance on a small group of vendors; procurement recommended discussing a county‑led procurement approach in the future. Commissioner Johnson asked whether the county gets a package discount when it holds multiple contracts with Carahsoft; procurement staff said discounts vary by quote and suggested the county consider broader procurement strategies.
The panel then ratified change order number 4 to contract 1257650 with Utility Associates Inc. for body‑worn camera systems used by the marshal’s office, departments of public safety and animal services. The presenter said the $330,204 figure cited is the total funding, which covers both repair costs and purchases of additional cameras. Commissioner Davis Johnson asked whether facial recognition is used with the systems; the department’s representative said no.
Committee members also approved donating a 2004 Spartan tractor and trailer—originally received in a statewide search‑and‑rescue initiative—to the Newton County Fire Department after staff said the county has since acquired smaller, modern vehicles and the older equipment is surplus. Staff said the state provided written permission authorizing the donation under the original agreement.
Motions to approve each consent item were made and seconded on the record and carried with committee voice votes. The committee chair said remaining agenda items that needed further review would be held for a future meeting.
Next steps: the procurement office will continue contract administration and any change orders will be processed through normal contract channels; staff will forward the donation paperwork to the county auditor and procurement as required.
