Sole Source Security System Contract for Cellular Communicator Additions and Upgrades

The Berkeley County School District is entering a sole‑source contract with Sonitrol Security Systems of Charleston to upgrade and add cellular communicators to its existing IP‑based security system across the district. The contract is valued at $400,000 and is justified under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560 to maintain a standardized system and protect the district’s prior investment. • Sole‑source award to a single vendor for security‑system enhancements • Scope includes district‑wide upgrades to cellular communication components of the IP security network • Contract amount set at $400,000 with no competitive bidding required