Election Security Seals RFP - Michigan Bureau of Elections

The state of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections, is seeking vendors to provide election security seals for voting system machines and materials in Ingham County and the City of Lansing. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is for a variety of tamper-evident security seals, including padlock wire hasp seals, pull-tite seals, easy twist seals, memory pack seals, chamber bag seals, and tamper-evident adhesive seals. The seals must meet specific requirements, such as human-readable sequential numbering, "State of Michigan" imprinting, and tamper-evident features. Vendors must submit samples of the proposed seals by May 15, 2023, and proposals by the same date. The anticipated contract start date is June 1, 2023, with an initial term of 5 years and up to two 1-year renewal options. Proposals will be evaluated based on product quality, service capabilities, delivery, and vendor qualifications, with the State reserving the right to consider price, delivery time, and overall economic impact.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP states that the contract may be awarded to multiple vendors, but does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.