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IT Infrastructure Modernization and Digital Transformation
IT Modernization · Digital Transformation
High Priority
About this project
The county is mid-deployment on an active IT infrastructure upgrade with a 6–8 week installation window, alongside parallel initiatives including email domain migration, cloud collaboration, and SOP digitization. Without coordinated IT management and monitoring in place, operational continuity and service delivery are at risk during this critical transition period.
The opportunity
A Technology and Equipment Program grant deadline in late July and a budget retreat on July 29th create an immediate window to align capital requests for FY27. With 30% of the FY2026 budget earmarked for Capital Projects, this is a well-funded, time-sensitive moment to advance modernization outcomes.
TEP Grant
Discuss this project →Modernize Cloud Identity and Credential Security
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Kalamazoo County's ongoing IT modernization—including cloud collaboration adoption and email domain migration—has introduced credential and identity management gaps that elevate cybersecurity risk. Without hardened access controls, county systems and resident data remain vulnerable as cloud infrastructure expands.
The opportunity
The TEP grant window and FY2026 Capital Projects allocation offer near-term funding pathways for credential and identity security improvements. The July budget retreat creates a timely opening to position cybersecurity as a funded FY27 priority before planning cycles close.
TEP Grant
Discuss this project →Website & Digital Services Accessibility Modernization
Digital Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county maintains active website modernization efforts alongside continuous ADA/WCAG compliance obligations across public-facing digital portals. Gaps in accessible service delivery create legal exposure and limit equitable access to government information for all residents.
The opportunity
Community Grants targeting accessible public information offer direct funding alignment, and the upcoming FY27 budget retreat presents a critical window to formalize capital requests. Acting now reduces compliance risk and advances equitable, resident-centered digital service delivery.
Community Grants
Discuss this project →County-Wide Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Tracking Expansion
Fleet Management · Public Works & Transportation
High Priority
About this project
An existing fleet telematics deployment at the Road Commission provides a proven foundation for expanding vehicle tracking across broader county operations. FY2026 budget allocations earmark dedicated funding for fleet replacement, creating a clear, funded pathway to close operational visibility gaps across the county fleet.
The opportunity
A Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) grant deadline of July 23, 2026, combined with FY2026 fleet replacement earmarks and community grants targeting safer transportation, creates a narrow, well-funded window to act. Expanding now reduces procurement friction, strengthens public safety outcomes, and positions the county ahead of FY27 capital planning.
TEP Grant
Discuss this project →County Fleet Lifecycle Replacement Initiative
Fleet Management · Capital Planning
High Priority
About this project
Kalamazoo County has dedicated a structured budget earmark to fund a vehicle lifecycle refresh, with the Climate Action Plan serving as a strategic mandate for fleet and transportation decisions. Aging fleet assets present operational continuity and sustainability risks if replacement planning is not executed within the current funding cycle.
The opportunity
Explicit FY2026 budget allocation and cooperative purchasing pathways make this a near-term, actionable procurement with reduced administrative burden. The upcoming budget retreat creates a critical window to finalize FY27 capital requests and align fleet replacement with funded sustainability and transportation goals.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →GIS & Geospatial Integration Across County Operations
GIS & Geospatial Services · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county's active geospatial platform and cloud environment present untapped integration potential across fleet, digital services, and identity management. Without coordinated workflows, departments operate in silos, limiting data-driven decision-making and cross-functional operational efficiency.
The opportunity
With FY27 capital planning beginning at the July budget retreat, now is the critical window to align integrated geospatial workflows with funded initiatives across fleet replacement and digital transformation. Available cooperative procurement vehicles and community grant programs may offset implementation costs.
MiDEAL
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