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County staff recommend switching mass‑notification vendor, citing similar functionality and lower cost
Summary
Isanti County staff presented a proposal to switch the county's mass‑notification system from Everbridge to Regroup, saying the products are functionally similar and the new vendor would cut costs to roughly 40% of current pricing; the board asked clarifying questions and took the item as discussion only.
County staff introduced a proposal to move the county’s mass notification system from Everbridge to Regroup, saying the platforms offer largely the same functionality but that Regroup would provide significant cost savings.
The presenter said the county had been evaluating the alternative for more than a year and had completed demos. He described “some notable differences in the user interface” but told commissioners the product’s features were comparable. Staff estimated the new vendor would cost about 40% of what the county pays now.
Commissioners asked only clarifying questions; no formal procurement action was taken at the meeting and staff said the item remained at the discussion stage.
Why this matters: A vendor change could reduce ongoing operating costs for emergency notifications while preserving functionality; if the board proceeds, procurement and contract‑award steps will follow.
