RFQ #25-014 - Voting System Test Support Services Hart Intercivic Verity 3. 2. 2

The California Secretary of State is seeking Voting System Test Support Services through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #25-014 for evaluating the Hart Intercivic Verity 3.2.2 Voting System. The procurement will run from October 2025 through October 2027, with quotes due by September 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The primary objective is to comprehensively test the voting system's functionality, software, security, telecommunications, usability, accessibility, and volume performance using California Voting Systems Standards (CVSS). Bidders must demonstrate significant expertise in voting technology system design, security analysis, and testing, with staff required to have at least five years of experience in voting technology system design and research. The contract will be awarded on a low-cost basis to a responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical evaluation criteria, with deliverables focused on thorough system assessment in accordance with Elections Code sections 19001 et seq.

The RFQ includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, which provides some set-aside opportunities for qualifying vendors. Bidders must complete various declaration forms and provide professional references as part of their submission. The cost structure is designed to be deliverable-based, with potential additional time-and-materials testing as needed, though specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. Contractors will be required to demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft systems and have proven experience in testing voting technology systems. Payment will be contingent upon satisfactory performance and receipt of invoices, with funding sourced in accordance with Election Code Sections 19001 et seq. The procurement appears focused on finding a technically proficient vendor capable of rigorously evaluating the voting system's compliance, security, and operational effectiveness for potential use in California's electoral infrastructure.