IFB #25-1-BOE ballots for general election

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Cumberland County, North Carolina on behalf of the Board of Elections for the procurement of election ballots for the 2024 General Election. The County is seeking 300,000 ballots that are 8"x14" in size, double-sided, with no corner cuts, wrapped in packs of 100, and boxed by precinct. The ballots must be compatible with and certified for use with ES&S equipment. Bids are due by 12:00 PM on July 16, 2024, and the ballots must be delivered no later than August 21, 2024 for absentee mail-in purposes. The County reserves the right to inspect any products prior to award and to reject any and all bids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. Vendors must provide state certification documentation that they are certified by Election Systems & Software (ES&S). Pricing should list sales tax and any other charges separately, and vendors may offer additional discounts for prompt payment or bulk orders. The County reserves the right to request additional quantities at the contracted price.

The contract is subject to the Iran Divestment Act, E-Verify requirements, and restrictions on contracting with companies that boycott Israel. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.