To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Michael Dawisha, CIO
title
RE: Approval of a purchase order to Crayon Software Experts LLC for the fiscal year ending 2026, at a cost not to exceed $7,239.60, to provide for additional Microsoft licenses; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from the accounts listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to add additional Microsoft licenses through Crayon Software Experts LLC at a cost not to exceed $7,239.60
BACKGROUND:
Crayon Software Experts LLC were the lowest bidder under RFP 25-463 beginning March 1, 2026, to provide the Microsoft licenses, this was a 3-year agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The request is to add 20 additional Microsoft licenses and 1 Power Automate Premium license to the County’s existing Microsoft agreement. As departments add positions, additional licenses are needed to ensure staff have access to the required Microsoft applications and services. Adding these licenses will help maintain continuity of operations and support employees with the tools needed to perform their daily work.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The cost to add additional licenses is a total not to exceed $7,239.60. The costs are pro-rated to align with our main subscription ending on February 28, 2027. Using July 27, 2026 as a starting date and to be paid out of the following accounts - 1010-228.01-933.001 - $2,201.91 and pre-paid account 1010-000.00-123.000 - $5,037.69.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Reviewed by IT.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The request conforms to the County priority of Long-Term Stability by entering into a multi-year agreement that provides pricing stability and predictable annual costs.
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 the purchase of additional Microsoft licenses through Crayon Software Experts, LLC, at a total cost not to exceed $7,239.60 to be paid from accounts 1010-228.01-933.001 ($2,201.91) and 1010-000.00-123.00 ($5,037.69), is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the July 15, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Board), and the Chairperson of the Board is authorize to execute the necessary contract documents on behalf of Genesee County.