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Election Management Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Election Management Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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Elkhart County

INJul 13

Why now

- Elkhart County Board approved a special purchase resolution for election hardware and software for the Clerk’s office. - Clerk cited end-of-life ballot tabulator and breakdown risk for mail-in ballots and early voting. - Clerk described ballot creation (“ballot are”) printing issues causing delays and needing replacement equipment.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 13

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Jeff Spires

Acting Chief Information Officer

Kelly R. Ropp

Administrative Manager

Berkeley County

WVJul 9

Why now

- HAVA grant request to replace election tabulators: 10 DS300 devices to replace existing DS200s. - Total cost for 10 tabulators is $92,448 with a 50% match reimbursed under the grant. - Commission discussion notes DS300s process ballots faster and add security capabilities for required features.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 9

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Alec Davidson

Administrator of Operations

Larry A. Hess

Assessor

Nevada Legislature

NVMay 29

Why now

- VVSG 2.0 transition discussion tied to 2028 presidential election timing for county voting systems. - Carson City projected voting system replacement cost estimated at approximately $1.2–$2 million. - Upgrade funding references include $8 million in a 2017 bill and a current estimate around $14 million.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: May 29

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Mary Christensen Matheus

Assembly Sergeant at Arms

Seana McManus

Assistant Manager of Administrative Services

Cramahe

ONMay 26

Why now

- Cramahe Council adopted a 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan under the Municipal Elections Act. - Plan specifies Intelivote Systems Inc. provides internet and telephone eVoting during October 16–26, 2026. - Telephone voting section describes communications barriers and how Intelivote provides plain-language menus and confirmation.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: May 26

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Tim Gilligan

Assistant Manager and Public Works Compliance Coordinator

Holly Grant

Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk

Tarrant County

TXJul 15

Why now

- Mail ballot processing tasks slowed from 60 seconds to 6 minutes during the most recent municipal election. - Election-day network and camera systems went down when an IT power-off button was pressed. - Serialized seals and consistent ballot paper stock were requested to improve chain of custody and scanning/audit reliability. - Precinct versus countywide voting was debated due to voter wait times and auditability of results.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 15

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Shay Stroik

Administration/Passports Manager and Interim Criminal Courts Manager

Davin Moore

Administrator, Application Support, Lead

Barry County

MIJul 14

Why now

- Michigan Qualified Voter File (QVF) discussed as inaccurate with registrations at 108% of voting-age citizens. - ERIC described as only adding people, not cross-searching, despite purported roll-cleaning. - ~20% of Michigan qualified voter file registrations estimated to have errors and 5.3 million voter histories changing.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 14

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Giacinto A Lucci

Airport Manager

Morgan Pelham

Animal Shelter Director

Nevada Office of Energy

NVJul 13

Why now

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 13

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James Humm

Director

Nicole R. Kelleher

Energy Programs Manager

City of Hampton

VAJul 9

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Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Jul 9

Key Contacts · Verified by Starbridge

Lauren Olivia Alexander

Assistant City Attorney III / Senior Assistant City Attorney

Jason Mitchell

Assistant City Manager

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Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government

Recent intent

- Voter comparison list reconciles Statement of Votes Cast report totals with accepted poll pad check-ins by precinct. - Poll pad discrepancy shows one more person checked in than ballots cast for precinct 703. - Absentee by mail reconciliation shows 649 accepted versus 648 counted for precinct 707. - Provisional ballot groups B and A cite staff recommendations to duplicate-and-count or reject based on voter history.
- Augusta-Richmond County Board of Elections reconciles vote totals by precinct and vote method under state rule requirements. - Jarvis voter registration and poll pad timing causes precinct/address shifts, creating negative discrepancies needing investigation. - Motion approved to rescan identified absentee ballot batches (788 vs 796) tied to duplicated two-page ballots.

Elkhart County

Recent intent

- Elkhart County Board approved a special purchase resolution for election hardware and software for the Clerk’s office. - Clerk cited end-of-life ballot tabulator and breakdown risk for mail-in ballots and early voting. - Clerk described ballot creation (“ballot are”) printing issues causing delays and needing replacement equipment.

Berkeley County

Recent intent

- HAVA grant request to replace election tabulators: 10 DS300 devices to replace existing DS200s. - Total cost for 10 tabulators is $92,448 with a 50% match reimbursed under the grant. - Commission discussion notes DS300s process ballots faster and add security capabilities for required features.

Nevada Legislature

Recent intent

- VVSG 2.0 transition discussion tied to 2028 presidential election timing for county voting systems. - Carson City projected voting system replacement cost estimated at approximately $1.2–$2 million. - Upgrade funding references include $8 million in a 2017 bill and a current estimate around $14 million.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

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What is a pre-RFP signal for election management systems?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a election management systems purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.

How early does Starbridge detect election management systems demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the election management systems report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free election management systems report?

Ranked buyers with active election management systems demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

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Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government

Recent intent

- Voter comparison list reconciles Statement of Votes Cast report totals with accepted poll pad check-ins by precinct. - Poll pad discrepancy shows one more person checked in than ballots cast for precinct 703. - Absentee by mail reconciliation shows 649 accepted versus 648 counted for precinct 707. - Provisional ballot groups B and A cite staff recommendations to duplicate-and-count or reject based on voter history.
- Augusta-Richmond County Board of Elections reconciles vote totals by precinct and vote method under state rule requirements. - Jarvis voter registration and poll pad timing causes precinct/address shifts, creating negative discrepancies needing investigation. - Motion approved to rescan identified absentee ballot batches (788 vs 796) tied to duplicated two-page ballots.

Elkhart County

Recent intent

- Elkhart County Board approved a special purchase resolution for election hardware and software for the Clerk’s office. - Clerk cited end-of-life ballot tabulator and breakdown risk for mail-in ballots and early voting. - Clerk described ballot creation (“ballot are”) printing issues causing delays and needing replacement equipment.

Berkeley County

Recent intent

- HAVA grant request to replace election tabulators: 10 DS300 devices to replace existing DS200s. - Total cost for 10 tabulators is $92,448 with a 50% match reimbursed under the grant. - Commission discussion notes DS300s process ballots faster and add security capabilities for required features.

Nevada Legislature

Recent intent

- VVSG 2.0 transition discussion tied to 2028 presidential election timing for county voting systems. - Carson City projected voting system replacement cost estimated at approximately $1.2–$2 million. - Upgrade funding references include $8 million in a 2017 bill and a current estimate around $14 million.

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for election management systems?

How early does Starbridge detect election management systems demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.

Do I have to talk to sales to get the election management systems report?

No. Enter your work email and the report is sent within minutes. A demo is optional.

What's in the free election management systems report?

Ranked buyers with active election management systems demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.

How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?

Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.

Election Management Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Election Management Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Elkhart County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

Berkeley County Commission Regular Meeting

Joint Interim Standing Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections Meeting

Township of Cramahe Council Council Meeting Minutes

Tarrant County Election Board Election Board Meeting

Public Forum Hosted By Sheriff Leaf Public Forum

Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

Hampton Electoral Board Regular Meeting

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Election Management Systems: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Elkhart County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

Berkeley County Commission Regular Meeting

Joint Interim Standing Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections Meeting

Township of Cramahe Council Council Meeting Minutes

Tarrant County Election Board Election Board Meeting

Public Forum Hosted By Sheriff Leaf Public Forum

Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

Hampton Electoral Board Regular Meeting

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How to use pre-RFP signals

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