Description
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 Richland 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 contractor must have sufficient equipment and personnel to timely and properly cover, haul, and return all voting machines.
• The contractor will be responsible for obtaining precinct registers from the Parish Registrar of Voters and delivering them to the designated voting machine warehouse.
• The contractor will be required to deliver "Vote Here" signs to the designated precincts and return them to the warehouse after elections.
• The contractor must ensure that all voting machines are covered and loaded onto trucks in a manner that prevents damage.
• The contractor will be required to provide a performance bond and maintain various types of insurance, including workers' compensation, liability, and auto liability insurance.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to ethics and non-discrimination.