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Houghton County weighs in-house IT amid $350,000 VC3 proposal

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners discussed moving to an in-house IT model after a $350,000 VC3 proposal that would include Alex Radke as in-house IT; the board and staff debated staffing levels, vendor options and an RFP for security services.

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners discussed shifting toward an in-house information-technology operation on Feb. 2, 2026, after hearing that VC3 quoted $350,000 for a contract that would designate Alex Radke as the county's in-house IT staff member.

Why it matters: County officials and staff said current arrangements with VC3 and Superior Tech Wizards leave gaps in day-to-day support and updates.…

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