Tamper Evident Labels - 2026 Primary Election

The Maryland State Board of Elections is soliciting tamper evident labels for the 2026 Primary Election with delivery required by December 19, 2025 — a deadline that has already passed as of the posting date, indicating either a data error in the source or an expedited procurement window that has closed.

The scope covers 388 rolls of tamper evident labels, each containing 1,000 labels, in red and blue colors for distribution to local boards of elections and the State Board of Elections according to a specified delivery table. Labels must display "VOID" text when removed from a surface, maintain strong adhesion to prevent disengagement from surfaces during handling, and leave no residue on election machinery or equipment after removal. The specification rejects alternative solutions such as polyester non-tamper-evident labels or self-destructive labels that tear upon removal; labels must demonstrate tampering through visible void markings within the label itself. Material selection is at the vendor's discretion provided functional requirements are met. The State Board of Elections reserves the right to request samples for testing prior to final purchase. Packaging and delivery methods are at the offeror's discretion, provided the product arrives undamaged and uncompromised.

No contract value, contract term, incumbent vendor, set-asides, preference programs, or evaluation criteria are specified in the source materials. Questions were addressed in Question and Answer Set #1, posted November 21, 2025. Invoices should be submitted to dlinvoice_sbe@maryland.gov and mailed to the Maryland State Board of Elections, 151 West Street, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. The proposal due date listed in the source header (February 12, 2025) is inconsistent with the posting date (November 21, 2025) and the delivery deadline (December 19, 2025); clarification of the actual deadline is essential before pursuing.