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Hancock County approves three-year cybersecurity contract with ThinkGard

Hancock County Board of Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners authorized a three-year agreement with VC#, Inc. d/b/a ThinkGard to protect county internet and communications systems; the first-year not-to-exceed amount is $45,120 with a 4% annual increase thereafter (Res. #214-26).

Hancock County commissioners voted to enter into a three-year cybersecurity services contract with VC#, Inc. doing business as ThinkGard. Phil Johnson told the board the first-year not-to-exceed amount is $45,120.00 and that the contract includes a 4% annual increase in years two and three. William Bateson moved to approve the contract and Timothy Bechtol seconded; the motion passed 3-0.

The contract is described in the minutes as protecting Hancock County internet and communications systems from outside attempts to access internal operations. The minutes do not include further technical details or the specific funding source; standard procurement and contracting procedures will follow the approval.