Alberta Purchasing #26-045

City of Calgary RFI for Accessible Ballot Marking Machines

The City of Calgary is seeking market information on ballot marking machines to enhance accessible voting for municipal elections. - Government Buyer: - City of Calgary - Products/Services Requested: - Ballot marking machines that allow voters to mark paper ballots independently, privately, and accurately - Solutions must support accessible methods for voters with disabilities - Information requested on: - Core capabilities and features of ballot marking machines - Accessibility options and compliance - Operational considerations for municipal election use - Data security models and privacy protections - Cost structures and pricing models - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on accessibility and independent voting - Emphasis on privacy, accuracy, and data security - RFI is exploratory; no purchase quantities or part numbers specified - The City is gathering information to understand the market landscape and implementation considerations

Description

The City of Calgary is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on ballot marking machines that enable voters to mark paper ballots independently, privately, and accurately using accessible methods. The RFI aims to understand available solutions, core capabilities, accessibility features, operational considerations for municipal elections, data security models, and cost structures. This is an exploratory, non-competitive solicitation to assess market capabilities and implementation considerations.

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