Gaithersburg Granicus #RFI-2026-001

RFI: Election Consulting Services for Voter Turnout and All-Mail Election Transition

The City of Gaithersburg is seeking information from experienced election consulting firms regarding strategies to improve voter turnout and transition to an all-mail-in voting system for its 2025 municipal election. - Government Buyer: - City of Gaithersburg, City Manager's Office - Scope of Services: - Analyze causes of low voter turnout in the 2025 City election - Assess the impact and feasibility of transitioning to universal all-mail-in voting - Identify best practices for nonpartisan voter engagement and public education - Evaluate operational, staffing, technology, and cost considerations for the transition - Ensure accessibility and equity in the voting process - Advise on technology and vendor oversight - Provide recommendations for cost sustainability - Requirements for Respondents: - Demonstrated experience in municipal elections, voter engagement, and election administration - Firm history, project manager resume, relevant experience, references, and proposed approach - Cost information and additional recommendations - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this RFI - This is an information-gathering RFI, not a solicitation for proposals or bids

Description

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

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