Voting machines

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for voting systems and related equipment, providing a comprehensive procurement vehicle for state agencies, higher education institutions, and cooperative purchasing members. The contract covers a wide range of electronic voting and vote-counting equipment, including ADA-accessible voting units, high-speed optical scanners, touchscreen voting units, and associated peripherals and software. Vendors must provide detailed pricing for equipment, services, maintenance, software licensing, and training, with a focus on certified Electronic Voting Machine Solutions that meet Ohio Secretary of State requirements.

The IDV (Contract No. OT902619) 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 contract is effective from the original award date of 11/21/18, with a current renewal period extending through 11/30/25. Purchases under $2,500 can be made using a state payment card, while larger acquisitions require an official state purchase order. The contract emphasizes robust security provisions, including data protection, vulnerability management, and incident reporting, and covers the entire state of Ohio for eligible governmental entities.