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Mass Notification System Expansion & Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks unified, county-wide mass notification coverage, with existing alerting deployed only in one township, leaving residents and staff without reliable emergency communication. Significant preparedness gaps and NIMS compliance requirements elevate operational and federal grant eligibility risk.
The opportunity
FY2026 budget approval for emergency management software and alignment with HSGP and EMPG grant funding create a timely, fiscally supported path to act. Expanding notification coverage now closes critical preparedness gaps, strengthens NIMS compliance, and improves public safety outcomes county-wide.
Emergency Operations Plan Development and NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Grant Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, and after-action reviews for recent severe weather events remain undocumented—both significant preparedness and compliance gaps. NIMS implementation is a federal mandate directly tied to preparedness grant eligibility, elevating operational and financial risk if left unaddressed.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs tied to NIMS compliance create a funded pathway to close preparedness gaps, and the FY2026 budget cycle offers a natural window to initiate this work. Acting now protects grant eligibility, reduces liability exposure, and strengthens county-wide emergency response for residents and staff.
Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Monitoring
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county currently lacks safety technology or formal driver safety reviews across its fleet, while facing potential increases in self-insurance fund contributions. Planned asset purchases for Parks and Inspections present a timely, greenfield opportunity to deploy telematics and driver monitoring with no incumbent solution to displace.
The opportunity
New fleet acquisitions create a natural implementation window with no displacement risk, and cooperative purchasing agreements are available to streamline procurement. Acting within the current budget cycle reduces self-insurance cost exposure and establishes a safety baseline that protects staff, assets, and public funds.
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Discuss this project →Endpoint & Credential Security Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county's IT environment lacks enterprise endpoint and password management solutions, relying on fragmented tools that leave credentials and devices inadequately protected. An active IT audit and expanding Information Systems staffing signal recognized gaps and growing operational risk to county data and services.
The opportunity
An in-progress IT audit and a new technician hire create a timely window to formalize endpoint and credential security before audit findings drive reactive spending. Existing IT and software budget capacity supports a net-new deployment, and cooperative procurement vehicles may streamline acquisition within the current fiscal cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Management Software Procurement for FY2026
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Isabella County faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including no publicly available EOP, inconsistent county-wide mass notification coverage, and undocumented after-action reviews. NIMS compliance mandates tied to federal preparedness grant eligibility create a clear operational and regulatory driver for immediate action.
The opportunity
Budget is approved for FY2026 and aligned grant programs (HSGP, EMPG) are available to support this procurement, reducing local funding burden. Acting within this fiscal window ensures NIMS compliance, closes critical preparedness gaps, and strengthens public safety outcomes for county residents.