ABBOTSFORD, B.C., Canada — Gatekeeper Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received a notice of award from Fort Worth Independent School District, located in Texas. The total contract value begins at a minimum of approximately US$735,000 for a baseline two-camera system, to upwards of approximately US $1,200,000 if the project is expanded for a four-camera system with wireless configurations.
With over 490 school buses, Fort Worth ISD operates the third largest bus transportation fleet in North Texas, behind only Dallas County Schools with 1,900 buses, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit with 612 buses. Fort Worth ISD has chosen Gatekeeper to outfit their fleet of school buses with Gatekeeper’s mobile digital video recording system.
Gatekeeper will provide its mobile video recording platform scalable up to eight cameras, GPS, live video streaming over 4G cellular networks and in-yard wireless downloading, allowing for maximum video management efficiencies. The system is also capable of integrating Gatekeeper’s STUDENT PROTECTORTM high-speed license plate reading system to deter stop-arm violations. .
Doug Dyment, president and CEO of Gatekeeper said, “Fort Worth ISD has a long list of accolades relating to growth since 2011 including ‘fastest growing city in North Texas’ according to the North Central Texas Council, 2012. I couldn’t be more pleased with the decision of Fort Worth ISD’s management group for choosing Gatekeeper as its mobile video partner to provide video systems for its school buses. This contract adds to our list of dedicated customers in the State of Texas and is an important part for executing our growth plan in Northern Texas.”
Pursuant to the contract, the period of performance is for an initial one-year term with the option to extend for four additional years, in one-year increments. Option year renewal will automatically renew, subject to the availability of funds, vendor performance and mutual agreement, unless otherwise notified prior to the end of the period of performance. All services and purchases are subject to an authorized and bona-fide signed purchase order.
About Gatekeeper Systems Inc.
Founded in 1997, Gatekeeper Systems is a leading provider of high-resolution video security and safety systems for mobile applications. Our industry-leading Incident Management Software synchronizes real-time video, mapping, audio and vehicle sensors to create a total picture of operations. With these technologies, clients can detect, analyze and respond to safety and security threats anytime.
