Description
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections issued an informal Request for Bid (RFB) to provide off‑duty law‑enforcement officers (or qualified security personnel) to transport election materials on the night of the September 9 2025 primary election. The scope requires 15 drivers (approximately 6.5 hours each) and one supervisor (approximately 7.5 hours), all uniformed, with documented political party affiliation, and subject to strict chain‑of‑custody procedures. Vendors must submit a completed Excel bid form with hourly rates, a driver list template, and proof of insurance meeting specific limits (general liability $1 M, automobile $3 M, workers’ compensation, A.M. Best A‑VII+). The bid must be uploaded to the Infor Supplier Portal by 9:00 AM ET on August 12 2025. The contract will be awarded to a vendor who can meet the staffing, insurance, and compliance requirements, and the work is performed at the BOE Halle Warehouse in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
• Required personnel: 15 off‑duty LEO drivers + 1 off‑duty sergeant‑level supervisor (or qualified security backups).
• Mandatory deliverables: Driver list with name, DOB, phone, party affiliation; insurance certificates; signed chain‑of‑custody forms; completed bid form with hourly rates.
• Compliance: Uniformed status, political‑affiliation verification, PISGS registration for any security officers, A.M. Best A‑VII+ carrier rating, and indemnification clauses per the BOE’s standard terms.