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Charlton County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda May 2026

HQE selected for county emergency alert software contract

Year 1: $2,950.00; Optional Year 2: $6,180.25; Optional Year 3: $6,473.81 (three-year total $18,554.00; additional SMS/voice credits extra)City of HomelandHQE SYSTEMS INCMay 7, 2026

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Description

Charlton County is poised to execute a year-to-year agreement with HQE Systems, Inc. for county-wide emergency alert and warning software, including IPAWS-compliant EAS services and 100,000 annual SMS/voice alert credits. The subscription will begin July 1, 2026 following a no-cost implementation period and is priced at $2,950 for Year 1 with planned increases in subsequent years.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Year 1: $2,950.00; Optional Year 2: $6,180.25; Optional Year 3: $6,473.81 (three-year total $18,554.00; additional SMS/voice credits extra)

Vendor

HQE SYSTEMS INC

Agency

City of Homeland, GA

Contract Type

TECHNOLOGY

Document Date

May 7, 2026

Contract Term

Year-to-year contract; no-cost period through June 30, 2026; Year One starts July 1, 2026 with annual renewals and invoices issued mid-February

Renewal Date

2027-06-30

Renewal Info

Contract is structured as year-to-year with annual renewal aligned to the county’s fiscal year and a 4.75% annual escalation beginning in Year 2; HQE will invoice mid-February each year and service continues until cancelled by the county.