Voting Machines RFP

The State will hold a virtual pre-Proposal conference on March 25, 2026, at 10:00AM Columbus, Ohio local time. Please see Section 3 of the RFP for details.

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit Proposals for one or more Contractors to provide Voting Systems to the Agency and the County Boards of Elections that the Agency serves.

The Ohio Secretary of State is the state’s Chief Elections Official charged with directing the conduct of boards of elections in Ohio. Elections are conducted locally in each of Ohio’s 88 counties by a bipartisan board of elections.

If there is a need for technical support during your proposal submission in the last 48 hours prior to the submissions, contact 614-466-5090.  This number is for OhioBuys solicitation technical questions only; there will not be any questions answered regarding the solicitation.

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Please find resources below to aid with using OhioBuys and solicitations:

1. Using OhioBuys: https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/03_Using+OhioBuys
2. Submitting a response: https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/04_Submitting+a+Response
3. Additional Webinars regarding OhioBuys and Solicitations: https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/bidder-and-supplier-training/01_Supplier+Webinars

To participate or submit an inquiry for this RFx, you need to be registered in the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Suppliers are not required at this time to be registered in OAKS. If you have a need to seek technical support, clearly specify you need access to an active Ohio Buys solicitation.

Technical Support 1-877-644-6771