BOE Election Night Drivers May 2025 Primary

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections issued an informal Request for Bid (RFB) to secure up to 80 off‑duty law‑enforcement officers and one supervisor to transport election materials on the night of the May 6, 2025 Special Primary Election. Vendors must submit hourly rates for drivers, supervisors, and any backup security officers, provide a driver list that includes party affiliation, and meet stringent insurance and bonding requirements (general liability $1 M per person, $3 M per incident; automobile liability $3 M; A.M. Best rating A VII or higher). The award is for a single‑night operation with drivers arriving no later than 5:30 p.m. and working until midnight (potentially 1 a.m.). No budget amount is disclosed; the award totals shown are $5,840 for drivers and $90 for the supervisor. • Scope: 80 LEO drivers + 1 supervisor to move ballot boxes on election night. • Requirements: Party‑affiliation verification, insurance/bonding, driver list with personal details, “Do Not Hire” exclusion list. • Timeline: Bids due April 2 2025; service performed May 6 2025.