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Carroll County Fiscal Court accepts VEI bid for turn‑key weather siren system
Summary
The Fiscal Court voted 3-0 on June 2 to accept VEI’s bid to provide a turn‑key weather siren system after EMA Director Mike Ratliff recommended VEI because of proximity, price and on-site review; the minutes do not list contract price or detailed scope.
Carroll County Fiscal Court voted on June 2, 2026, to accept VEI’s bid to provide a turn‑key weather siren system. Judge Executive David Wilhoite reported that he and EMA Director Mike Ratliff reviewed two bids and relayed Ratliff’s recommendation in favor of VEI. According to the meeting minutes, Ratliff recommended VEI because “they are closer for response (if issues), price was cheaper, they come to county and review to see what we need,” and Wilhoite noted VEI’s main office is believed to be in Indiana with an office in LaGrange.
Magistrate Benjie Long moved to table acceptance at the request of absent Magistrate Cable; there was no second and the motion died. Magistrate Scott Nab then moved to accept VEI’s bid; Magistrate Long seconded. The motion carried with a 3-0 recorded vote. The minutes do not specify the contract amount, delivery schedule, installation timeline or warranty terms.
The record shows the court considered proximity and vendor responsiveness as procurement factors; specific procurement documents, the full bid amounts, and any written recommendation by EMA are not included in the minutes.
