The County seeks proposals that address the requirements outlined in this RFP. Proposers shall submit proposals for a comprehensive, countywide solution to meet the needs of the Dakota County Elections Department. Minimum requirements for all proposals include a fully integrated System that consists of: • precinct ballot counters • central ballot counters • ballot marking devices • ballot printers • Elections system management software and associated components • implementation services, staff training and documentation • Post-implementation technical support and maintenance • The System solicited by this RFP will be used in up to 150 precincts in Dakota County in an election cycle. Dakota County reserves the right to reject all proposals offered in response to this RFP. • The System solicited by this RFP is expected to be first publicly used at the 2026 Primary Election on August 11, 2026. This election is expected to be a countywide election. In person and by-mail absentee voting for this election will begin on June 19, 2026. All ballot setup, machine testing, and training must be fully concluded well before this date. • All proposals must be based on an anticipated period of use of the System by the County for 10 to 14 years after initial implementation of the System. • Dakota County reserves the right to alter system requirements should legislative or statutory changes necessitate the need outside of the County’s control
