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Carroll County awards FY26 transit operations contract to Ride With Us; commissioners flag grant risk
Summary
Commissioners approved a one-year FY26 contract worth $2,579,336.38 to Ride With Us LLC to operate Carroll Transit System, with a multi-year term and options. Staff said about half of funding comes from state/federal grants and the contract includes fiscal-availability protections and an option to cancel if grant funding disappears.
Carroll County commissioners on May 22 approved a term contract with Ride With Us LLC to operate the Carroll Transit System for fiscal year 2026 at a cost of $2,579,336.38.
The Department of Public Works said Ride With Us was the only responsive proposer when the contract was solicited in March. The procurement official told commissioners the five-year term includes two one-year renewal options; county staff said the board will be asked to renew funding annually and that the county…
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