Bid No. 22-005; Purchase, Delivery, Training of New Voting Equipment and Software

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase, delivery, and training of new voting equipment and software. The City's Elections Department is requesting proposals for new election equipment, software, and associated training and services, with an estimated contract value of $450,000.00. As part of the evaluation process, the City may request equipment demonstrations be conducted at no cost to the City. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM on July 28, 2021, and the RFP documents and specifications will be available on the City's website starting July 6, 2021 or may be picked up from the Office of Procurement. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Office of Procurement no later than July 21, 2021.

The City of Springfield encourages the use of minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) and expects a good faith effort to comply with the City's goal of 20% MWBE participation. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.