Voting machines

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Competitive Selection OT902619-5 is a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for electronic voting systems and related equipment. The contract enables state agencies, higher education institutions, and cooperative purchasing members to procure comprehensive voting system solutions, including ADA-accessible voting units, high-speed optical scanners, touchscreen interfaces, and associated components. 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 is currently 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 was originally effective from 11/21/18 and has been renewed through 11/30/25, covering the entire state of Ohio. Purchases under $2,500 can be made using a state payment card, while larger acquisitions require an official state purchase order. The contract includes robust security provisions, emphasizing data protection, vulnerability management, and incident reporting protocols for voting system technology.