BOE Election Night Drivers Nov 2024

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections issued an informal Request for Bid (RFB) to supply up to 90 off‑duty, armed law‑enforcement officers as drivers (plus one supervisor) to transport election materials on the night of the General Election, November 5 2024. Vendors must submit a completed bid form with hourly rates and a driver‑list template detailing each driver’s name, party affiliation, DOB, and contact information. Payment is made on an actual‑hours‑worked basis, with rates supplied by the vendor. The award was granted (status “Awarded”) and the total awarded value is approximately $42,600. Key points include: • Requirement for armed, uniformed, off‑duty LEOs (security officers may serve as backups). • Drivers work ~6.5 hrs each; supervisor works ~7.5 hrs. • Bids were due by 3 PM EST on September 12 2024 via the Infor Supplier Portal. • The contract is governed by standard BOE terms (net‑30 payment, insurance requirements, indemnification, and “time‑is‑of‑the‑essence” clauses).