Local Assistance contract to allow the County to improve election Cybersecurity as required by HAVA. (State Funds)

The State of California, through the Secretary of State, awarded a contract to the County of Ventura on April 29, 2026, for local assistance services totaling $8,324.38. This non-Information Technology services contract is designed to support the County in enhancing election cybersecurity infrastructure in compliance with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requirements. The contract comprises two line items: $7,324.38 funded through State funds and $1,000.00 funded through Federal funds, each representing a single lot delivery.

The County of Ventura will serve as the prime contractor responsible for implementing cybersecurity improvements to election systems and processes as mandated by Federal HAVA standards. While the specific period of performance and detailed places of performance are not delineated in the contract documentation, the engagement is structured as a local assistance award enabling the County to allocate both State and Federal resources toward protecting election infrastructure from cybersecurity threats. The modest contract value reflects a targeted assistance allocation for cybersecurity enhancement initiatives within the County's election administration operations.