County votes at a glance: cybersecurity, ERP renewal, phone licensing, shelter furniture and other routine contracts approved

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved several procurement and contract actions during the Nov. 4 meeting. The items below were presented by procurement or the department lead, discussed briefly in most cases, and approved by voice vote.

Maryland 9‑1‑1 funding and cybersecurity monitoring - What: Acceptance of $446,975 in funding from the Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board to fully fund cybersecurity monitoring and related support services for the county’s 9‑1‑1 center; authorization for the director of Emergency Management & Communications to execute the managed services agreement. - Funding: 100% reimbursed by Maryland 9‑1‑1 Board; no county match required. - Action: Commissioners voted to accept the funding and approved the purchase of services from Secular Solutions using an HGAC contract.

ERP system (Tyler Technologies) renewal - What: Renewal of the county enterprise resource planning (ERP) contract with Tyler Technologies for $577,637 to continue implementation and user training. Staff described modules already launched (tax/collections, utilities billing) and the planned July 2026 go‑live for remaining financials. - Funding: FY26 budgeted. - Action: Commissioners approved the renewal.

LaserFISH annual support and Cisco phone licensing - What: Annual support for LaserFISH document‑management services ($51,728.53) and renewal of Cisco phone system licensing ($79,662.41) through competitively awarded contracts. - Action: Both renewals were approved and are budgeted in FY26.

Family shelter furniture (The Cove Building) - What: Purchase of furniture for the new family shelter at the Cove Building (115 Stoner Ave.) from Duran via Mid Atlantic purchasing contract: $102,636.08. Planned items include mattresses/frames, dressers, desks, seating and soft furnishings. - Status: Construction was near completion with a punch list; commissioners approved the furniture purchase.

Roads: Sequoia Drive at Sam’s Creek Road ditch line change order - What: Additional cost of $11,944 to Access Concrete after contractor discovered no subbase beneath the old concrete channel and had to excavate and install stone subbase and mesh wire to obtain proper slope and tie into existing outfall. - Action: Board approved the change order; funds are available in FY26 budget.

Airport AWOS task order (Delta Airport Consultants) - What: Task order #16 to Delta Airport Consultants for $90,000 for construction administration services to replace and relocate the Carroll County Regional Airport automated weather observation station (AWOS). The IIJA/Airport Infrastructure Grant (FAA) will reimburse 95% ($85,500); county pays $4,500 from airport enterprise fund. - Action: Board approved task order.

Fire & EMS innovative cancer screening grant - What: Authorization to submit and accept an FY26 grant application to the Maryland Department of Health for $85,500 to provide supplemental cancer screening to 228 paid Fire & EMS employees; no county match required. Local volunteer association (CCVFA) is pursuing separate funding for volunteers. - Action: Board approved submission/acceptance.

Why this matters Most items were routine contract renewals or grants included in the FY26 budget; the most notable funding action is the fully funded Maryland 9‑1‑1 cybersecurity project, which county staff said is necessary to protect the next‑generation 911 infrastructure.

Provenance and next steps All items were presented by procurement or the responsible department and approved by vote during the Nov. 4 meeting. Contracts will be executed and projects implemented according to department schedules and grant terms.