Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Comprehensive Cybersecurity Services Procurement
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Houghton County has an active RFP for comprehensive cybersecurity services due June 4, 2026, signaling immediate operational risk and a formal procurement need. The absence of enterprise endpoint management and a recently adopted Network Outage Policy underscore growing exposure to service disruption and data compromise.
The opportunity
The defined procurement deadline creates a time-sensitive window to address critical cybersecurity gaps before the fiscal year closes. Cooperative purchasing pathways may streamline procurement, and the county has demonstrated willingness to invest beyond baseline IT spend to meet compliance and resilience requirements.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Strengthen Credential Security and Identity Governance
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The Village of Lake Linden operates a fragmented email environment mixing consumer and domain accounts, creating credential vulnerabilities and identity governance gaps. Without an enterprise-grade identity management solution, the municipality faces elevated risk of unauthorized access and audit exposure.
The opportunity
An active cybersecurity procurement effort and a June 2026 RFP deadline create a near-term window to address identity management gaps efficiently. Bundling credential governance into the current procurement cycle reduces cost, accelerates implementation, and strengthens compliance posture ahead of the fiscal deadline.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Development and NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan, creating a direct gap in NIMS compliance and operational readiness. Recent flooding events have exposed this risk, and an active Hazard Mitigation Plan update is required to maintain grant eligibility.
The opportunity
The FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program deadline in July 2026 provides a near-term funding window aligned with this project's scope. Acting now supports compliance, strengthens community resilience, and positions the county to secure available federal preparedness dollars.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a verified county-wide mass notification system, creating a critical gap in public alerting during emergencies such as recent flooding events. This deficiency compounds existing EOP shortfalls and limits timely, reliable communication to residents and staff during life-safety incidents.
The opportunity
The FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) presents a near-term funding pathway, with a July 2026 deadline that aligns with NIMS compliance requirements. Acting now positions the county to close a documented preparedness gap, strengthen emergency response, and meet grant eligibility criteria within the current cycle.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →GIS, 911 & Emergency Warning Infrastructure Improvements
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has identified hazard mitigation action items requiring improved GIS, 911, and emergency warning capabilities tied to firefighting and emergency response, but these initiatives remain unfunded. Without action, gaps in situational awareness and public alerting elevate risk to residents and first responders.
The opportunity
The July 2026 HSGP deadline and an active Hazard Mitigation Plan update create a near-term window to secure federal funding for these improvements. Acting within the current grant cycle advances NIMS compliance, strengthens community resilience, and positions the county to meet eligibility requirements before the funding window closes.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →