Killeen ISD Approves $2 Million Window Film Installation Project

The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) has approved a substantial $2 million project aimed at enhancing safety measures across its campuses. The project involves the installation of ‘forced entry resistant’ window film on schools and other district buildings, in compliance with safety standards mandated by the Texas Administrative Code.

Adam Rich, the Assistant Superintendent of Facilities for KISD, presented details of the project at a school board meeting held this week. According to Rich, the Texas Administrative Code stipulates that school districts must ensure that all exterior doors containing glass are reinforced to prevent easy breakage that could allow intruders access. The Code further requires that any windows adjacent to exterior doors, which could allow an individual to reach and open the door if broken, be similarly fortified.

The project was commissioned in January 2023, with Fort Worth-based Huckabee Architects selected to oversee the initiative. Since then, a comprehensive audit of all campuses was conducted to determine the project’s scope. In August, KISD issued requests for competitive sealed bids, with the submission deadline set for September 25.

After evaluating the proposals on criteria such as price, experience, technical competence, and quality assurance, Epic Solar Control, LLC emerged as the top candidate. The company received a score of 98.75 out of 100. The total cost of the installation project is estimated at $2,087,241.50, which includes a $200,000 contingency allowance—ensuring funds are available to address unforeseen issues.

Funding for the project will be drawn from the Safety Standards Formula Grant and the Safety and Facilities Enhancement Grant, as confirmed by district officials. However, an exact schedule or completion date for the project was not specified during the board meeting.