To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Michael Dawisha, CIO
title
RE: Approval to renew the Meraki subscription through SHI International at a cost not to exceed $14,261.74 for one year
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to renew the Meraki subscription through SHI International at a cost not to exceed $14,261.74 for one year
BACKGROUND:
Cisco Meraki is used to manage the County’s wireless network equipment, including Wi-Fi access points, through a centralized cloud-based dashboard. The Meraki subscription supports continued access to wireless network management, monitoring, configuration, and support tools needed for daily IT operations.
DISCUSSION:
The IT Department is requesting approval to renew the Cisco Meraki subscription to maintain continued access to the cloud-based dashboard used to manage and monitor wireless network equipment, including Wi-Fi access points. The subscription allows IT staff to review network health, manage device settings, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and support daily wireless network operations across County facilities. Renewal of the subscription will help ensure continued wireless network access, reduce service interruptions, and support reliable technology services for County departments and the public.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Additional quotes were obtained and SHI had the lowest quote. PC Connection’s quote was $17,653.98 and CDW’s quote was $20,777.00. This is a budgeted expense to be paid out 1010-228.01-933.001 - $2,500.69 and pre-paid account 1010-000.00-123.000 - $11,761.05.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Reviewed by IT.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request conforms to Long-Term Financial Stability by supporting reliable wireless network management, reducing the risk of service interruptions, and maintaining existing technology infrastructure used for daily County operations.
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 entering into a one-year agreement between Genesee County and SHI International, whereby SHI International will provide annual licenses for the Wi-Fi access points, at a total cost not to exceed $14,261.74 to be paid from account 1010-228.01-933.001 ($2,500.69) and pre-paid account 1010-000.00-123.000 ($11,761.05), is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on the file with the official records of the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board).