# Vaughan Proposes Sole-Source Election Contract

The City of Vaughan proposed a sole-source contract with Dominion Voting Systems for **$251,552.50 plus applicable taxes** to provide tabulator services for the 2026 Municipal Election. The scope includes programming, training, client support, and ballots for optical-scan tabulators leased through Elections Ontario, with costs funded from the Election Reserve. The report sought Council direction on January 20, 2026; the supplied information does not confirm whether Council approved the proposal or the contract was awarded.

- The proposed procurement consolidates election tabulator programming, support, training, and ballot services with Dominion Voting Systems, while the tabulators themselves are leased through Elections Ontario.
- For procurement professionals, the case illustrates a municipal sole-source approach for time-sensitive election services; the report identifies the supplier, scope, proposed value, and funding source.
- Suppliers assessing Vaughan election-service opportunities should note that the proposal is sole-source and that the available report does not establish an open competition or a confirmed award.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Vaughan
- Elections Vaughan
- Elections Ontario

### Vendors
- Dominion Voting Systems (proposed sole-source contractor)

### Sources
- [The City of Vaughan. 
"That Council direct staff to proceed with a sole source contract in the value of $251,552.50 plus applicable taxes to Dominion Voting Systems for the provision
of tabulator services for the 2026 Municipal Election" 
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