Gaithersburg Granicus #RPI-2026-001

Election Consulting Services for Voter Turnout Analysis and All-Mail Election Transition

This opportunity seeks qualified election consulting firms to support the City of Gaithersburg's efforts to analyze voter turnout and transition to an all-mail-in voting system. - Government Buyer: - City of Gaithersburg, City Manager's Office - Scope of Services: - Voter turnout analysis for the 2025 City election - Assessment of universal mail-in voting impact - Identification of best practices for nonpartisan voter engagement and public education - Evaluation of operational, staffing, technology, and cost sustainability - Recommendations for accessibility, equity, ballot security, and public trust - Vendor Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in municipal elections, voter engagement, election administration, and mail-in voting transitions - Expertise in ADA compliance and cybersecurity planning - Ability to provide relevant experience, references, methodology, and cost information - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Specialized knowledge in municipal mail-in voting transitions - Focus on accessibility, equity, and public trust - Emphasis on nonpartisan engagement and public education

Description

The City of Gaithersburg is seeking information from qualified election consulting firms with experience in municipal elections, voter engagement, election administration, and transitioning to all-mail-in voting systems. The project aims to analyze low voter turnout in the 2025 City election, assess the impact of moving to universal mail-in voting, and identify best practices for voter engagement and public education. The consulting services will also evaluate operational, staffing, technology, and cost considerations related to the election transition. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.

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