VAAA, PETITION MANAGEMENT

The Department of State (CDOS) is seeking a petition management system for signature verification and electronic petition review of election petitions. The system must meet specific requirements, including the ability to load and process multiple petitions, import voter registration data, and provide reporting capabilities. The contract is expected to start on July 1, 2026, and last for five years, with the option for renewal. The proposal should include a technical/business proposal, accessibility requirements, and a cost proposal. • The system must be able to handle multiple petition types, including candidate, initiative, recall, and minor party qualification petitions. • The system must be able to verify signer information, including registration status and affiliation with a major party. • The system must be able to generate reports, including signature row adjudication reports and circulator/notary reports. • The system must be able to provide a real-time dashboard of rows processed, number of processors, and number of rejected rows. • The system must be able to export petition data for electronic upload into the statewide voter registration database.