RFQ 2025-015 - print and distribute self-mailer sample ballots

The State of Maryland has issued an RFQ (Request for Quotes) for the printing and distribution of approximately 1,300,000 self-mailer sample ballots for the 2025 election cycle. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will have a one-year term, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The RFQ outlines specific requirements for the printed materials, including size, paper stock, and mailing instructions. Responses are due by 1:00 PM on September 2, 2024, and a contract award is expected by October 1, 2024.

The State may set aside a portion of the work for small and minority-owned businesses. There is no incumbent vendor identified, and the funding for this project will come from the state's general election budget. The State has not provided a specific budget range, but bidders must provide pricing on a per-unit basis.