The Clerk-IT-Elections fact sheet shows a capital outlay line for “Election Equipment” with 10400 budgeted in FY 2027 and 5000 in FY 2028. The operational plan notes administration of two elections during the 2026‑2027 fiscal year, alongside ongoing updates to records retention and management systems. This suggests planned upgrades or replacements of election hardware (such as tabulators, e-pollbooks, or peripheral equipment) to support upcoming election cycles. No vendor or specific equipment type is listed, but the amounts are large enough to involve modern election technology beyond small consumables. Election technology providers, IT integrators, and security consultants can position hardware, software, and support offerings that meet Michigan’s certification requirements and Genesee County coordination. There may also be an opportunity to bundle this with records management and cybersecurity improvements handled by the Clerk/IT function.

Clerk’s office also handles IT oversight, creating potential synergies between election tech and bro...