Voting machines

The Ohio Mandatory Use Contract OT902619 provides a comprehensive statewide procurement vehicle for electronic voting systems and related equipment. This indefinite delivery vehicle enables state agencies, higher education institutions, and cooperative purchasing members to acquire certified voting system solutions from multiple vendors. The contract covers a range of electronic voting equipment, including ADA-accessible voting units, high-speed optical scanners, and associated technologies necessary for election administration. Specifically focused on UNSPSC code 43211723 for electronic voting and vote-counting equipment, the IDV ensures counties can procure voting system components tailored to their registered voter population.

The contract is administered by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and currently features five prime contractors: Clear Ballot Group, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Election Systems & Software, LLC, Hart InterCivic, Inc., and Unisyn Voting Solutions, Inc. The current contract period extends from November 21, 2018, through November 30, 2025, with the most recent amendment dated June 15, 2024. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the IDV allows state agencies to make purchases up to $2,500 using state payment cards, with larger acquisitions requiring official purchase orders. The contract includes comprehensive provisions for service, maintenance, software licensing, training, vendor support, and a five-year warranty period, providing Ohio jurisdictions with a robust procurement mechanism for voting system technologies.