Hauling of Voting Machines for Union Parish

The Secretary of State's office is seeking a contractor to provide drayage services for the hauling of voting machines and related election materials in Union Parish. The contractor will be responsible for transporting voting machines from warehouses to polling precincts and returning them after elections. The contract will be for a primary term of approximately 12 months, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The contractor must have sufficient equipment and personnel to handle the transportation of voting machines and must comply with all contract specifications and requirements. • The contractor must provide enclosed trucks and trailers to transport voting machines. • The contractor must cover all voting machines with individual machine covers during transportation. • The contractor must load and tie down voting machines securely during transportation. • The contractor must deliver and set up voting machines at polling precincts and return them to warehouses after elections. • The contractor must provide election day services, including delivering additional voting machines to precincts as needed. • The contractor must comply with all contract specifications and requirements, including those related to insurance, performance bonds, and termination.