Hauling of Voting Machines for East Baton Rouge Parish

The Secretary of State's office is seeking bids for a drayage contract to haul voting machines and related election materials in East Baton Rouge Parish. The contract will be for a primary term of approximately 12 months, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The successful bidder will be required to provide all necessary services, including hauling, delivering, and setting up voting machines, as well as returning them to the warehouse after elections. The bidder must have sufficient equipment and personnel to timely and properly cover, haul, and return all voting machines. Key responsibilities include: • Hauling and delivering voting machines to polling precincts and demonstration sites • Setting up and returning voting machines to the warehouse after elections • Providing additional voting machines to precincts on election day as needed • Maintaining equipment in workable condition and allowing the Secretary of State to inspect equipment • Complying with all contract specifications and requirements, including insurance and performance bond requirements