Stark County Board of Elections Absentee Fulfillment and Optical Scan Printing Bid 2026
Stark CountyCounty · Canton, OH- Due
- May 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Travis Secrest
The 30-second brief
Stark County Board of Elections is soliciting bids for the printing of approximately 22,000 Election Day ballots and 30,000-35,000 absentee/VBM packets for the 2026 General Election. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on May 29, 2026.
Test proofs, References, Performance bond, Election Day ballots, Sample ballots, Test deck, Absentee/VBM packets
Responsibility and capability of vendor, completeness of bid, price per thousand, grand total including shipping
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Summary
Stark County Board of Elections is soliciting bids for the printing of approximately 22,000 Election Day ballots and 30,000-35,000 absentee/VBM packets for the 2026 General Election. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on May 29, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Responsibility and capability of vendor
- Completeness of bid
- Price per thousand
- Grand total including shipping
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Test proofs
- References
- Performance bond
- Election Day ballots
- Sample ballots
- Test deck
- Absentee/VBM packets
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attestation Form
- Performance bond
- Test proofs
- References
- Submit to
- 3525 Regent Ave. NE Canton OH 44705
- Scope location
- Canton, OH
- Reported agency
- Stark County Board of Elections
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Stark County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 3525 Regent Ave. NE Canton OH 44705. For questions, contact Travis Secrest.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Stark County in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Travis Secrest. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Test proofs, References, Performance bond, Election Day ballots, Sample ballots, Test deck, Absentee/VBM packets. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Responsibility and capability of vendor, completeness of bid, price per thousand, grand total including shipping" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Stark County?
All active and historical solicitations from Stark County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Stark County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attestation Form, performance bond, test proofs, references. Review the full document from Stark County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Canton, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.