Opportunity
Gaithersburg Granicus #RFP-2027-004
Consulting Services for Absentee Voting Model Implementation – City of Gaithersburg
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
RFP-2027-004
NAICS
541618
The City of Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking consulting services to evaluate and support the implementation of an absentee voting model for future municipal elections. - Government Buyer: - City of Gaithersburg, Maryland - Scope of Work: - Consulting services to analyze historical election data, voter behavior, operational requirements, technology needs, accessibility, and public confidence - Develop recommendations and provide implementation guidance for transitioning to an absentee voting system - Focus on improving voter participation, election integrity, accessibility, and transparency for the November 2027 municipal election - Expertise required in election consulting, absentee voting systems, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and communications - Budget and Period of Performance: - Total contract budget not to exceed $50,000 - Contract period from award date through June 30, 2027, with possible automatic renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Classified under NIGP code 921190 (Other General Government Support)
Description
The City of Gaithersburg is seeking qualified consulting services to evaluate, develop, and support the implementation of an absentee voting model for future City elections. The consultant will analyze voter participation, operational impacts, costs, accessibility, and voter engagement strategies related to transitioning to an absentee voting system. The work includes evaluating historical election data, voter behavior, operational requirements, technology needs, accessibility, and public confidence to provide recommendations and implementation guidance. The approach must be data-driven and nonpartisan, aiming to improve voter participation, maintain election integrity, increase accessibility, and ensure a transparent and trusted process for the November 2027 municipal election. The contract budget is not to exceed $50,000.