Alaska Online Public Notices #25USCV

Alaska Ballot Initiative Support Services Procurement

This opportunity involves the State of Alaska's Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Division of Elections procuring services to support the implementation of a proposed ballot initiative. - Government Buyer: - Office of the Lieutenant Governor - Division of Elections - Services Requested: - Travel for the Lieutenant Governor and one staff member (estimated cost: $15,000) - Temporary employees for petition review (six employees, 2,520 hours total) - Certification and review of the initiative petition (504 hours) - Printing services for voter booklets - Language translation services for ballot materials, including audio, sample ballots, and Official Election Pamphlet statements into required languages - No OEMs or commercial product vendors are specified; all items are service-based - Notable Requirements: - Translation must cover all required languages for election materials - Printing must support voter booklet distribution - Temporary staffing is needed for signature review and certification - Estimated total cost for services is $99,050 (Division of Elections) plus $15,000 (Lieutenant Governor travel) - No specific part numbers or commercial products are referenced

Description

The Office of the Lt. Governor and Division of Elections have scheduled public hearings on Ballot Measure No. 3, titled the United States Citizens Voter Act, which addresses voter qualification. The measure is set to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Hearings will include statements of support and opposition, followed by public testimony via call-in. The initiative proposes that only United States citizens may be qualified voters in Alaska elections, amending voter qualification statutes accordingly.

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