Opportunity
Harris County Bonfire #26/0136
Election Management System Sought by Harris County Clerk's Office
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
26/0136
NAICS
541511, 541512, 423430
Harris County Clerk's Office is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Election Management System to support county election operations. - Government Buyer: - Harris County Clerk's Office (Houston, TX) - Products and Services Requested: - Election Management System software (application and database components) - Voting machines and election equipment (electronic and non-electronic) - Election and voter equipment and supplies - Project management plan development - Service level agreements for system performance - Vendor qualifications and experience documentation - Compliance with Harris County IT security and cybersecurity requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must meet county IT security and minimum insurance standards - Vendors must submit detailed project management and cybersecurity documentation - Both electronic and non-electronic components are required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is open to vendors capable of delivering integrated election management solutions
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Election Management System for the Harris County Clerk's Office. The contract term is for one year, beginning approximately September 1, 2026. The RFP includes requirements for software and equipment related to election management. Important dates include the open date on May 8, 2026, a pre-proposal conference on May 19, 2026, questions due by May 21, 2026, and the close date on June 22, 2026.