DuPage County will spend nearly $94,000 on data storage and cybersecurity software after the Technology Committee approved three procurement items in a 13-minute meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4. Committee members also raised concerns about whether Monday.com's artificial intelligence tools could access county employees' personal information.
The largest contract, worth $47,657.76, goes to SHI International Corp for data storage equipment covering Aug. 12, 2026 through Aug. 11, 2027. Chief Information Officer Anthony McPhearson told the committee the price reflected a "price increase on this item, supply chain issues," but said he had sought additional quotes and secured a lower price with SHI.
A second contract, also with SHI International, allocates $46,054.20 for SpyCloud cybersecurity software over the same period. SpyCloud monitors employee credentials against data recaptured from criminal networks to detect compromised accounts before attackers can exploit them.
Both SHI contracts were procured through intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreements, which allow government agencies to use pre-negotiated pricing without a separate competitive bid.
Monday.com expansion draws AI questions
The committee also approved a $4,115.14 amendment to the county's existing Monday.com contract, adding 10 seats and bringing the total contract value to $30,861.66. Eight of those seats will go to Community Services Weatherization Program staff.
During debate on the change order, members discussed concerns about the platform's AI features and their accessibility to personal information. No public comments were offered. The meeting minutes do not identify which members raised the concern or whether any follow-up action was directed.
Monday.com's published privacy policy states its AI capabilities prioritize privacy, transparency and compliance, and that the company does not permit government authorities unrestricted access to customer data.
AI recognition and next steps
Chairwoman Sadia Covert opened the meeting by congratulating McPhearson, the Recorder's Office and all county employees whose work contributed to DuPage County being named a 2026 AI50 honoree by the Center for Public Sector AI, a national program recognizing public-sector organizations leading in AI adoption.
Committee member Michael Childress moved all three procurement items, with member Kari Galassi seconding each. All were approved and sent to the Finance Committee for final sign-off.
The DuPage County Board meets next on Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. in the County Board Room in Wheaton, where Finance Committee-approved items would advance for full board consideration.
