To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Michael Dawisha, CIO
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RE: Approval to renew an agreement between Genesee County and Zoho Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $38,390.00, to provide monitoring and support for computers and networks; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed below
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to renew an agreement between Genesee County and Zoho Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $38,390.00, to provide monitoring and support for computers and networks; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed below.
BACKGROUND:
The subscription with Zoho Corporation helps improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support secure operations. It allows IT staff to monitor computers, provide technical support, and manage networks more effectively. This ensures smoother day-to-day operations and helps the county government maintain reliable and secure services for both staff and the public.
DISCUSSION:
This is a planned renewal our ManageEngine Endpoint Central Security subscription which includes 1700 endpoint and single user licenses, ADAudit Plus Professional Edition annual maintenance and support for 6 domain controllers; ADAudit Plus Professional Edition annual maintenance and support for 5 Window servers; ADAAudit Plus Professional Edition annual maintenance and support for 6 file servers and ADAudit Professional Edition annual subscription for 1550 domain users.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This budgeted renewal, not to exceed $38,390.00, paid from the following accounts - 1010-228.01-933.001 - $12,305.84 and pre-paid account 1010-000.00-123.000 - $26,084.16. This subscription is from June 6, 2026, through June 5, 2027.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Reviewed by IT.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This renewal supports long-term stability by ensuring uninterrupted access to essential IT management tools, mitigating the risk of costly disruptions, and preserving operational efficiency through a consolidated and predictable investment.
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 renewing the subscription with Zoho (ManageEngine), to provide monitoring and support for computers and networks, at a cost not to exceed $38,390.00 to be paid from account 1010-228.01-933.001 ($12,305.84) and pre-paid account 1010-000.00-123.000 ($26,084.16), for the period commencing June 6, 2026, through June 5, 2027, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents to be placed on file with the official records of the May 13, 2026 meeting of this Board).