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Commissioners approve multiple contracts and purchases including jail bunks, EMS medical director and UPS replacement
Summary
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted on multiple contracts and purchases during its May 29 open session, approving jail bunk replacements, an expanded EMS medical‑director contract with Johns Hopkins, UPS replacement for the county computer room and other routine and emergency procurements.
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted on multiple procurement and contract items during its May 29 meeting. The board approved a mix of sole‑source items, routine purchases and emergency procurements to maintain county operations.
Key approvals included:
- Two MaxSecure wall‑mounted bunk beds for the Detention Center (sole source) — $29,938.86. County procurement presented the request and correctional staff explained the beds are designed to reduce self‑harm, contraband concealment and use of furniture as weapons in high‑risk housing areas. The motion to approve passed by voice vote.
- Medical director contract with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine — not to exceed $149,100 annually (FY26). The Department of Fire & EMS said Maryland regulations require an EMS medical director; the county has contracted with Johns Hopkins for the past three years and currently receives clinical education, quality assurance and on‑scene response from Dr. Stephanie Kemp and other Johns Hopkins…
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