Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/2/2025
Item Status: New
From: Brian Peacock, CIS Director and Roger Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Susan Marino, CIS Business Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Social Media Management Software Agreement with Social News Desk, Inc., for Assistance in Managing Baldwin County’s Social Media Platforms
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Social Media Management Software Agreement between Social News Desk, Inc., and the Baldwin County Commission as a tool to assist in managing Baldwin County’s social media platforms.
The Agreement is effective on the date of execution and shall remain in effect for one (1) year and automatically renew annually for up to three (3) years.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Social news desk software will replace ContentFresh and Archive Social, which are software applications currently being used by the Baldwin County Commission to manage their social media platforms.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $12,902.40 annually
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051160.52351 – Computer Support Services
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney – approved 7/31/2025 SM
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration and CIS
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration to prepare correspondence and have the County Administrator execute the agreement. Email correspondence and agreement to Susan Marino, Brian Peacock, and Taylor Bufkin, for submittal to Social News Desk, LLC. CIS will work with Taylor Bufkin to implement the software.
Social News Desk, Inc.
550 W. Lafayette Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Additional instructions/notes: Administration – upload agreement to Contracts.