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Alcoa board approves $76,703 security upgrade for three schools, grant to cover roughly $54,000
Summary
The board approved an access-control improvement project for AES, AIS and AMS under a TIPS procurement at a total cost of $76,703.22; the district expects roughly $54,000 of the cost to be covered by a public school construction and maintenance grant.
The Alcoa City Schools Board of Education approved an access-control improvement project for the elementary, intermediate and middle schools at a total contract price of $76,703.22.
Finance staff and procurement documents presented at the June meeting said the board solicited pricing under TIPS contract No. 240101 and verified vendor quotes were at or below TIPS-listed prices. The packet includes pricing pages; the board noted they are purchasing only the items highlighted in the packet rather than the full vendor price list. School staff said approximately $54,000 of the total will be paid from a public school construction and maintenance grant for which the district has been approved; the district is waiting to receive the grant funds.
Board members moved and unanimously approved the contract under the referenced TIPS procurement. The board discussion emphasized vendor price comparison and that the district would only purchase the items specified in the packet.
Why it matters: The project aims to strengthen building access controls at three campuses that serve district students. The board approved payment contingent on procurement under TIPS contract guidance and noted grant funding covers a majority share of the cost.
The board recorded no dissent and directed staff to proceed with contract execution and grant drawdown once funds are available.
