ITN for New Voting System for Secretary of State

The State of Louisiana is seeking vendors to provide a comprehensive new voting system for the Secretary of State’s office. The solicitation is issued as an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and will be managed through the Louisiana eProcurement Solutions (LESA) platform. Vendors will be expected to design, develop, procure, install, test, and support a secure, reliable, and user‑friendly voting system that meets state and federal election standards. The solution should include hardware (e.g., voting machines, kiosks), software (ballot creation, tabulation, reporting), integration with existing state databases, training for election officials, and ongoing maintenance and cybersecurity safeguards. • Scope includes system architecture, hardware procurement, software development/customization, and full implementation across all state voting locations. • Must comply with accessibility, security, and certification requirements for public elections. • Project will be managed through the LESA Ariba portal; vendors must have an active Ariba Business Network account. • The bid opening is scheduled for 11/05/2026 at 10:00 AM CT; the posting date is 10/02/2026. • Primary contact: Andrew Rasco, Office of State Procurement (email and phone provided).