The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections issued an informal request for bids to provide one uniformed security officer (unarmed or armed) at the Board’s Administration Building for the Early‑In‑Person (EIP) voting period surrounding the September 9 2025 primary election. The work includes enforcing electioneering rules, directing voters, maintaining safety, and coordinating with the County Sheriff’s Office. Service dates run from August 12 through September 7 2025, totaling 192 officer‑hours, with a 10 % contingency for additional officers. Vendors must be Ohio‑licensed PISGS providers, carry specified insurance, and submit a completed bid form with hourly rates for both unarmed and armed options. The bid deadline was July 29 2025, and an amendment on July 24 2025 added armed‑officer pricing.
• Scope: 1 security officer (unarmed/armed) on‑site for all EIP voting days (192 hrs).
• Schedule: Aug 12 – Sep 7 2025 with specific daily start/end times.
• Requirements: Ohio PISGS licensing, $500k+ general liability, workers’ comp, 10 % contingency, insurance certificates naming the BOE.
• Award: Awarded (vendor name not disclosed); total contract value ≈ $21,530.