Audio/visual integrators for the design, furnishing, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of a new A/V system supporting one primary conference room and three (3) auxiliary audio-only rooms.
Sole Source:Use only if the solution is truly proprietary and cannot be competed; be ready to support a formal justification and multi-step approvals.
Coops:DeKalb County actively uses cooperative purchasing, and frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Viable but high-effort. Work with the requesting Department Head to draft a sole source justification memorandum including a cost analysis. Expect review by the department’s Parent Committee and presentation to the full County Board for final approval. Best reserved for uniquely capable, patented, or only-solution technology.
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DeKalb County Contracts
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Axon Enterprise, Inc. at DeKalb County
Effective: Mar 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc. to Dekalb County Sheriff's Office - IL for Taser 7 certification bundles, add-ons, and related hardware and services. The contract has an estimated start date of March 1, 2022, and an end date of February 28, 2027, with a total estimated cost of $190,402.91. It includes various Taser 7 components, cartridges, training vouchers, and extended warranties, along with standard terms and conditions.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. at DeKalb County
Effective: Apr 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc. to Dekalb County Sheriff's Office for 36 months of Axon Evidence storage services. The total cost for the services is $81,900.45, covering two types of unlimited storage for 45 units each. The services are scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025, and conclude on March 31, 2028, with payments structured annually. Standard Terms and Conditions are included.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from DeKalb County
DeKalb County Board County Board Proceedings
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured employee service awards and a proclamation for Be The One Day. A proclamation for National Preparedness Month was also presented. Six veterans were inducted into the DeKalb County Veterans Honor Roll. Public comments addressed concerns about voting rights, election security, and potential board reorganization. The Board approved resolutions for the purchase of HVAC units, supplemental motor fuel tax funds, an amendment to civil fees, and the use of the Tort Indemnity Fund. Additionally, the Board authorized several procurements, including padded rooms for public safety, a new rotary truck lift, and a vehicle for court services. Other approvals included tax certificate surrenders, a capital assistance grant application, payment of county claims, and the procurement of agenda and meeting management software. Updates to various employment policies and a labor contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers were also ratified, alongside a statement regarding the inhumane treatment of animals.
DeKalb County Board Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several administrative and operational items, including key appointments to the Supervisor of Assessments role and various oversight boards. Discussions covered land use through a Special Use Permit for agritainment and infrastructure management, including highway equipment purchases and mutual aid agreements. Financial actions included approving county claims, budget amendments, and account write-offs for the Rehab and Nursing Center. Additionally, the board deliberated on health insurance coverage for specific medications and authorized an executive session to discuss pending litigation.
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DeKalb County Mental Health Board Impact Committee Meeting Agenda And Minutes
Date: Jun 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the Opioid/CEBiB grant quarterly reporting and discussed a three-year program review process, emphasizing the need for improved evaluation of agency impact. Additionally, the committee addressed application review procedures, including the implementation of rubrics, clear applicant expectations, and the development of tracking tools to measure performance and ensure accountability.
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