Hauling of Voting Machines for Desoto Parish

The Secretary of State's office is seeking bids for a drayage contract to haul voting machines and related election materials in Desoto Parish. The contract will be for a primary term of approximately 12 months, with options 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. • The contract will require the bidder to work with the Clerk of the District Court and the Parish Custodian to ensure the proper and timely delivery of voting machines. • The bidder will be required to certify that they will not hire, employ, contract with, or subcontract with any person who has been convicted or pled guilty to an election offense. • The bidder must have sufficient equipment, including enclosed trucks and trailers, to transport all voting machines. • The contract price will be applicable only to those voting machines actually used and hauled during an election or demonstration.