Opengate Weapons Detection System Procurement

The Columbia Public School District awarded a contract for the procurement and installation of fifteen Opengate weapons detection systems to be deployed across its three comprehensive high schools. Communications Technologies, Inc. was selected as the best provider after live demonstrations and a competitive interview process involving four shortlisted vendors. • Scope: Provide, install, and support 15 Opengate weapons detection units for three high schools. • Awarded Vendor: Communications Technologies, Inc. (single‑award, fixed‑price). • Contract Value: $260,726 total for all units. • Procurement Process: Open competition with six bidders; four were interviewed; live demos of Evolv and Opengate systems informed the decision. • Timeline: Bid tabulation dated February 21 2024; no further schedule or performance dates disclosed.