Committee approves a bundle of procurements, grant acceptances and sponsorships
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The committee approved purchasing‑policy exceptions and single‑source procurements, accepted a MDOC community corrections grant, and endorsed a $2,500 sponsorship for a Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Black History Gala; items were routine committee approvals after brief discussion.
At the department‑recommendations portion of the meeting, commissioners approved multiple routine administrative items including purchasing‑policy exceptions, single‑source procurement reports, a state grant acceptance, and a modest community sponsorship.
Purchasing exceptions (item 10a) approved extensions beyond five years for three contracts: Global Solutions Group (PCI audit), Byers Engineering (continuity for digital asset management during rebid) and SymPro (treasurer’s investment management system). Treasurer’s staff said SymPro integrates with Workday and is widely used by other large governments.
Single‑source procurement reports (item 10b) included Leads Online for prosecutor investigative mapping, an emergency purchase of cadaver bags for the medical examiner (inventory timing issue), and a Symmetry engineering‑software subscription. Commissioners asked for sole‑source documentation; purchase reports were accepted with standard termination language (30‑day notice) noted.
Public‑safety staff presented the Michigan Department of Corrections community corrections grant for fiscal year 2026; Eric Schmidt, manager with Pretrial Justice Services, said the award was smaller than the application request and required budget modifications but will continue to support about 18 positions and existing programs. The committee accepted the grant.
Commissioners also approved a $2,500 community sponsorship requested by Commissioner Powell for Trinity Missionary Baptist Church’s Black History Celebration Gala; the presenter said proceeds will go to a scholarship endowment. The committee approvals will be forwarded to the full board as appropriate (some items, such as the sponsorship, will appear on the board consent agenda).