RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute a contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC (ES&S) in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the license of elections software, and to provide hardware and software maintenance services and support for the County's voting system for the term of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of this contract was anticipated and is included in the Department's 2016-2017 budget. (100% General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002, Contra Costa County is required to have a voting system in place that allows voters with physical and/or visual impairments to vote confidentially and unassisted. The Board of Supervisors approved the initial purchase, licensing, and support of the ES&S voting system on January 11, 2005. The proposed contract provides for the licensing, maintenance, and support required to continue to use the voting system.
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