Purchasing Type: Sole Source (SS)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All
SS - ImageCast Ballots: for use by the Department of Voters Registration and Elections (VRE). This request seeks approval to utilize a single source vendor to provide emergency ballot printing services required for the 2025 election cycles. Awarded to: The Tattnall Journal dba Tattnall Ballot Solutions, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
This request is to provide emergency ballot printing services utilizing ImageCast Ballots. Georgia State Election Law mandates the use of a uniform Ballot Marketing Device (BMD) voting system throughout Georgia. This request seeks approval to utilize a single source vendor located in the State of Georgia to provide emergency ballot printing services utilizing ImageCast Ballots. Utilizing a local vendor ensures the customary 48 hours rapid turnaround time of delivery. This request will cover ballot printing costs for the 2025 election cycles: Special Election, Special Election Runoff, Special Primary Public Service Commissioner/Special Election, & Municipal General/Special Election.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval of Single Source with:
The Tattnall Journal dba Tattnall Ballot Solutions, Inc., 114-B North Main Street, Reidsville, GA 30453
Amount Not To Exceed: $200,000.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: Date of Award
2. Contract Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
3. Amount Spent on Previous Contract: $72,560.09
4. Funding: General (VRE)