RFQ #24-021 Electronic Poll Book - KNOWiNK Poll Pad 3 Version 3. 9

The California Secretary of State's Office of Voting Systems Technology Assessment is seeking qualified vendors to conduct comprehensive testing and evaluation of the KNOWiNK Poll Pad 3 Version 3.9 electronic poll book system through Request for Quotation (RFQ #24-021). The procurement targets detailed technical assessment across multiple domains including functional, software, security, telecommunications, hardware, and usability/accessibility testing to determine the system's accuracy, efficiency, and security in compliance with California Electronic Poll Book Regulations sections 20150 to 20165. Key requirements for potential contractors include a minimum of three years experience testing voting systems hardware/software/firmware, five years of source code review experience, and mandatory CISSP certification for at least one team member. Quotes are due by March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award on March 25, 2025, and a contract period from March 31, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on administrative and technical compliance, with contract award based on low-cost basis to responsive bidders who successfully pass all assessment criteria.

The procurement includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, with contractors permitted to subcontract up to 50% of the total work. Testing locations will be mutually determined between the selected vendor and the Secretary of State, with contractor participation required at public hearings. The RFQ allows for optional additional testing services on a time-and-materials basis, extending up to 500 hours beyond the primary contract scope. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the testing suggests a significant investment in ensuring the electronic poll book system meets California's rigorous standards for voting technology. The procurement spans multiple jurisdictions, including Sacramento County and San Francisco City, indicating a statewide interest in thorough evaluation of voting technology infrastructure.