Merx #AB-2026-03153

RFI for Accessible Ballot Marking Machines for Municipal Elections

The City of Calgary is seeking information from the market regarding ballot marking machines to enhance accessible voting for municipal elections. - Government Buyer: - City of Calgary (municipal government office) - Products/Services Requested: - Ballot marking machines that allow voters to independently, privately, and accurately mark paper ballots - Solutions must support accessible voting methods for individuals with disabilities - No specific part numbers, OEMs, or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on accessibility features and operational considerations for municipal election use - RFI is for information gathering only, not a purchase at this stage - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned in the notice - Focus is on accessible voting technology solutions to inform future procurement decisions

Description

The City of Calgary is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from the market regarding ballot marking machines that allow voters to mark a paper ballot independently, privately, and accurately using various accessible methods. The RFI aims to understand available ballot marking machine solutions, their core capabilities and accessibility features, and operational considerations for use during municipal elections. This solicitation is intended to collect market information to inform future procurement decisions.

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