Voting machines

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Competitive Selection OT902619-2 is a statewide Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for voting systems and related equipment. The contract provides Ohio state agencies, state institutions of higher education, and registered cooperative purchasing members access to comprehensive voting system solutions. Procurable items include ADA-accessible voting units, high-speed optical scanners, and associated voting system equipment. The contract covers electronic voting and vote-counting equipment, with specific requirements tailored to county voter population sizes and comprehensive system needs.

The IDV is awarded to five prime contractors: Clear Ballot Group, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Election Systems & Software, LLC, Hart InterCivic, Inc., and Unisyn Voting Solutions, Inc. The contract is currently in effect from 12/01/23 through 11/30/25, with a competitive selection contract type covering the state of Ohio. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the vehicle allows for state agencies to make purchases up to $2,500 using state payment cards and requires purchase orders for amounts exceeding that threshold. The contract mandates that all voting systems be certified by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and the Ohio Secretary of State, ensuring compliance and quality standards for voting equipment procurement.