Carroll County commissioners approve multiple FY26 purchases, grants and contracts

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved a series of procurement items, grant applications and contract awards during its Sept. 18 open meeting in Westminster, officials said.

The board voted to authorize spending included in the FY26 budget and to accept related grants, from IT hardware and ambulance purchases to stormwater and airport work. Most approvals were voice votes; the minutes record motions, seconds and “Aye” responses but do not include roll-call tallies.

Office of Procurement staff Allison described the largest single procurement: “The Office of Procurement in cooperation with the Department of Technology Services request signing authority approval to spend up to but not exceed $500,000 with Dell Computer Corporation for replacement computer equipment and accessories,” she said, noting the purchase will be made through an Omnia Partners contract and is within the FY26 adopted…