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Chippewa County approves central server purchase and FedRAMP access for CJIS compliance

Chippewa County Finance, Claims and Accounts Committee · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved an Avalon Technologies quote for a central server (about $1,000 over budget after recommended savings) and authorized FedRAMP Package Access with Anthony Zakic designated as the county’s AODR to meet CJIS requirements.

Chippewa County’s Finance, Claims and Accounts Committee on May 13 approved a central server purchase and authorized federal security access steps to meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements.

Information Systems presented two bids for a central server. The committee approved a recommendation to accept Avalon Technologies' quote of $15,138.98 plus a $1,000 software transfer from Core Technology; minutes record this as achieving about $6,549.56 in savings and being $1,000 over budget. Commissioner Damon Lieurance moved approval, supported by Commissioner Jim Martin; the motion carried by voice vote.

Separately, the committee authorized signatures on a FedRAMP Package Access Request and a Federal Contractor Non-Disclosure Agreement to allow federal agencies to access cloud security packages. Information Systems' Anthony Zakic was named the Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) for Chippewa County to meet CJIS requirements. Commissioner Justin Knepper moved authorization, supported by Commissioner Damon Lieurance; voice vote carried.

The minutes do not include technical specifications for the server, contract terms, or the precise scope of FedRAMP-authorized services; those procurement details will appear in departmental records.