To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to 4Sight Labs, in an amount not to exceed $158,308.22 for the initial year and $107,625.00 for each subsequent year after the anniversary date, for the purchase of fifty (50) OverWatch® biometric monitoring devices and associated platform infrastructure
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to purchase fifty (50) 4Sight Labs OverWatch® biometric monitoring devices and associated platform infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $158,308.22 for the first year and a cost of $107,625.00 for each subsequent year on the effective date anniversary of the contract.
BACKGROUND:
The Genesee County Jail continues to experience significant medical-related incidents due to an incarcerated population frequently at elevated risk for acute medical crises, including substance withdrawal and undetected medical conditions. The rapid operational tempo of the correctional environment increases the need for real-time physiological monitoring tools that can notify staff before a medical event becomes critical. 4Sight Labs is an authorized participant in the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program, ensuring competitively bid government pricing compliant with procurement requirements.
DISCUSSION:
The OverWatch® system provides continuous biometric monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels (SpO2), skin temperature, and motion. The system automatically escalates alerts to corrections and medical personnel when distress patterns are detected.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No direct staffing impact.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Total cost not to exceed 158,308.22 for the first year and a cost of $107,625.00 for each subsequent year of the contract. Funding for this project is requested from the Opioid Settlement dollars.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None anticipated.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
The Sheriff’s Office will coordinate with IT to ensure the system integrates with existing technology platforms.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This action supports public safety, risk mitigation, and responsible oversight of detention 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 Office of Genesee County Sheriff to authorize entering into a contract between Genesee County and 4Sight Labs, Inc., whereby the contractor will provide fifty (50) OverWatch devices that provide continuous biometric monitoring of the vital signs of jail inmates, at a cost not to exceed $158,308.22 for the initial year and $107,625.00 for each subsequent year after the anniversary date, to be paid from opioid settlement money, is approved contingent on approval by the Internet Technology Department and Corporation Counsel (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the June 10, 2026, meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the attached contract, after approval by Corporation Counsel, on behalf of Genesee County.