The purpose of this solicitation is to procure services in developing and conducting Risk Limiting Audits (RLA) for future statewide elections in Maryland. The State Board of Elections is seeking a vendor to provide the software, setup, and training for conducting an RLA pilot, followed by the assistance in implementing RLAs statewide. Deliverables Required ● Sample Ballot or batch manifest for conducting the Risk Limiting Audit and software for tracking the progress of the audit. ● A draft SOP for state implementation of a Risk Limiting Audit program ● A draft SOP for local board audit processes ● Training for RLA pilot and for staff at local boards of elections prior to statewide rollout of RLA ● Review of existing audit framework and proposed updates to comply with new Risk Limiting Audit legislation ● Any other documentation or standard forms necessary to conduct a risk limiting audit
