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Todd County board opts for automatic Table Rock outdoor warning siren system
Summary
After reviewing bids for manual and automatic outdoor warning sirens, the Todd County board moved to proceed with Table Rock's automatic system (installation estimated 4–8 weeks) following a voice vote; bidders and warranty differences were discussed.
The Todd County board approved moving forward with an automatic outdoor warning siren system from Table Rock after reviewing competing bids and technical options.
Daniel, a county department representative, recommended the automatic option, telling the board: "My first recommendation is the automatic system from Table Rock." Daniel said the county had two basic options—manual activation, in which staff or dispatch must trigger sirens, or an automatic, map-triggered system that turns on sirens when the weather-service warning box intersects a siren site.
Board members reviewed bid pricing and warranty terms. Speakers recorded the manual bid from Federal at $138,471.70 and Table Rock's manual bid at $141,412.80. The automatic Table Rock bid was reported at approximately $189,137.80; Safer Service submitted an automatic-system bid of $206,442.70. Daniel emphasized Table Rock's warranty as a differentiator: "Table Rock has by far the best in warranty" (seven years on the siren and 11 years on the battery system), compared with shorter or missing warranty details from other bidders.
Officials discussed coverage and redundancy. Daniel said the automatic system would likely reach about 60% of the county population (less by area), noting the system is intended to concentrate coverage where people live. He also described how CodeRED and weather radios would remain additional layers of notification for residents.
On a voice vote called by the moderator to choose the automatic Table Rock system, the board moved and seconded the proposal and the moderator asked for those in favor; no member voiced opposition during the roll call for opposed votes. The board directed staff to complete required agreements — including arrangements with local schools where connections are planned — and to proceed with procurement and installation logistics. Daniel said Table Rock estimated coding and initial installation in four to eight weeks; other bidders had quoted longer timelines (up to six months).
Next steps: staff will work on vendor contracts and school agreements and return with final logistics and scheduling.
