To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Michael Dawisha, CIO
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RE: Approval to increase vendor spending to $55,000.00 with Bluewater Technologies Inc., for audiovisual equipment, upgrades and related services at the Tower Building
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to increase vendor spending to $55,000 for Bluewater Technologies Inc.
BACKGROUND:
Bluewater Technologies Group Inc. is a current County vendor that provides audiovisual equipment, services, and support for the Tower Building.
DISCUSSION:
The Information Technology Department is requesting approval to increase the authorized vendor spending amount for Bluewater Technologies Group Inc. to an amount not to exceed $55,000. The increase is needed for audiovisual equipment, upgrades, and related services at the Tower Building. This will help address future audiovisual needs, including unexpected equipment or service issues that may arise, and allow for quicker responses and repairs without delays caused by obtaining additional spending approval, subject to the requesting department having available funds for the purchase.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The total request not to exceed $55,000 with Bluewater Technologies Inc. Purchases would be subject to the requesting department having the available budget funds for the purchase.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Reviewed by IT.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request supports Long-Term Financial Stability by allowing timely audiovisual purchases and repairs within available department funds.
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 expenditures and purchase orders to Bluewater Technologies, Inc, in a total amount not to exceed $55,000.00 for FYE 2027, subject to the requesting department having the available budget, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the November 3, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board.