IFB #26-703 Gubernatorial Primary Specimen Ballot

Frederick County, Maryland is soliciting competitive proposals through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-703 for the printing and mailing of Gubernatorial Primary Specimen Ballots. The procuring jurisdiction is Frederick County, with Forestville CDP also identified within the solicitation scope. The primary deliverable consists of professionally printed and mailed specimen ballots for the gubernatorial primary election, with the key objective being timely and accurate distribution of these materials to voters in accordance with election administration requirements. Qualified vendors must demonstrate experience and capability in high-volume ballot printing, mail-handling coordination, and compliance with election security and confidentiality standards. The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 9, 2026, providing interested bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their responses.

The solicitation documentation does not specify designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories based on the information provided. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements have been identified in the available materials. Similarly, specific award values or budget ranges for this procurement have not been disclosed in the posting. Interested vendors should contact Frederick County directly using the IFB reference number #26-703 to obtain detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, pricing requirements, and any additional terms and conditions governing this ballot printing and mailing contract opportunity.