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Ways & Means recommends award of IT managed-services contract to Karhu Cyber for $140,160

Manistee County Ways & Means Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary

After reviewing three proposals for IT managed services, the committee recommended accepting Karhu Cyber's proposal for IT services in the amount of $140,160. IT Director Gordon McLellan presented the vendor responses and the staff review.

Manistee County's IT Director Gordon McLellan summarized responses to the county's Request for Proposals for Information Technology Managed Services and reported that three vendors — Aunalytics, Dewpoint and Karhu Cyber — submitted responsive proposals. McLellan said Karhu Cyber was the vendor of choice after the review, citing the firm's existing support relationships with nearby counties.

Chairperson Jeffrey Dontz moved and Commissioner Eric Gustad seconded a recommendation to accept Karhu Cyber's proposal for IT services in the amount of $140,160. The motion was recorded as passing with 'Ayes: All. Absent: None.' The committee's recommendation will be forwarded through the county's contracting process for final approval and execution.