Ballot Scanning, Tabulating and Accessible Voting System
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TIMELINE
Submitted Questions Due Date: April 8th, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m., local time.
Proposal Submission Deadline: April 23rd, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m., local time.
Initial Period of Performance Start Date: May 29th, 2026.
Election Management Software Delivery, Installation, and Training: July 1st, 2026.
BSTS and AVS Devices Delivery: July 15th, 2026.
User Acceptance Testing Completion: Within two to three weeks of delivery (approximately August 5th, 2026).
System Implementation Required Prior to: November 3rd, 2026 General Election.
Initial Period of Performance End Date: December 31st, 2028.
Renewal Period #1: January 1st, 2029 to December 31st, 2031.
Renewal Period #2: January 1st, 2032 to December 31st, 2034.
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
Department of Secretary of State, Elections Division
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DESCRIPTION
The State of Maine is seeking a vendor to provide an integrated system for ballot scanning, tabulation, and accessible voting. This initiative involves the lease of approximately 1,200 new precinct scanners and 600 compatible Accessible Voting System (AVS) units, which will be deployed throughout the state. The solution must enable secure, efficient, and accessible voting processes for all eligible voters.
Vendors are expected to provide a comprehensive Ballot Scanning and Tabulating System (BSTS) in conjunction with an AVS that ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The project also requires the provision of election management software, enabling the election division to independently create ballots, program removable memory devices, and manage the tabulators and AVS units effectively. The selected provider must ensure compatibility, reliability, and compliance with state and federal requirements regarding accessible voting technology.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.