Houston County Healthcare Authority Bonfire #26/0136

Election Management System Sought by Harris County Clerk's Office

Harris County Clerk's Office in Houston, Texas is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Election Management System (EMS) to support county election operations. - Government Buyer: - Harris County Clerk's Office (Houston, TX) - Products and Services Requested: - Election Management System application software - Database software to support EMS - Voting machines and related election equipment (electronic and non-electronic) - Project management services for EMS implementation - Service Level Agreement (SLA) services for ongoing support and maintenance - Requirements and Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified providers - Solution must include both software and hardware components - Compliance with IT security, vendor controls, minimum insurance, and wage policies required - Vendors must provide detailed documentation, including project management plan, SLAs, vendor qualifications, and cybersecurity acknowledgements - Quantities and part numbers are not specified in the solicitation - Opportunity is for a one-year contract term - All proposals must address Harris County's specific requirements for election management

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 application software, database software, voting machines, and election equipment and supplies. 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.

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