To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Michael Dawisha, CIO
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RE: Approval of a one-year agreement with an option to extend licensing and support for up to three additional one-year terms with Cymulate Inc., ITB 26-497, first year not to exceed $69,700.00, to be paid from 1010-228.01-933.001 and pre-paid accounts
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a one-year agreement with an option to extend licensing and support for up to three additional one-year terms with Cymulate Inc., ITB 26-497, first year not to exceed $69,700.00 to be paid from 1010-228.01-933.001 and pre-paid accounts.
BACKGROUND:
Cymulate, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that provides an exposure validation platform used to test and evaluate an organization’s security controls. Exposure validation helps identify whether existing cybersecurity tools, processes, and monitoring systems are effectively detecting and responding to potential threats. The platform uses safe simulations of real-world attack methods to help identify security gaps, prioritize risks, and support ongoing improvements to the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
DISCUSSION:
The Information Technology Department recommends awarding ITB 26-497 for licensing and support to Cymulate, Inc. The one-year agreement includes Cymulate’s Exposure Validation - Enterprise licensing and Premium Support, which will assist IT with validating existing cybersecurity controls and identifying areas where improvements may be needed. The platform also provides Information Technology staff with the ability to run robotic pentesting internally, which helps identify vulnerabilities, validate existing cybersecurity protections, and prioritize areas that may require remediation. The agreement also includes the option to extend licensing and support for up to three additional one-year terms. Continuing access to this platform will support the County’s ongoing cybersecurity efforts by providing tools to test, review, and strengthen security protections.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This is a budgeted expense, not to exceed $69,700.00 for the first year, the cost will be submitted for reimbursement under the award received for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. Initial expenses are to be paid from 1010-228.01-933.001 ($5,728.77) and prepaid account 1010-000.00-123.000 ($63,971.23), using September 1, 2026 as a start date.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Revied by IT.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request supports Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities by strengthening cybersecurity protections, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping reduce the risk of disruptions to County systems and services.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Chief Information Officer to authorize a purchase order to Cymulate, Inc., in the amount of $69,700.00 for the first year, as the result of ITB 26-497 for Enterprise licensing and Premium Support, to be paid from account 1010-228.01-933.001 ($5,728.77) and prepaid account 1010-000.00-123.000 ($63,971.23), is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the August 12, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).