Los Angeles County released a request for proposal to launch a new system for voters by 2020 election to effect the future of voting in the county.

The Voting Solutions for All People, VSAP, was developed by then County Clerk in 2009 to advance an aging voting system and increase accessibility for a growing complex electorate.

VSAP is a five-phase plan to modernize the county’s voting system and the voting experience through a voter-centered approach. Phases 1 through 3 are complete.

Contractors were tasked with developing new systems and programs that will engage over 3,500 voters and provide a voting experience that is secure, accessible and convenient.

Dean C. Logan, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk testified before the United States Presidential Commission on Election Administration on August 8, 2013, explaining the purpose for launching the VSAP in 2009.

“Plagued by a stalled voting systems market and an aging voting system, in 2009, we launched a voting systems project that set out to transform the market as we know it.” Logan said. “We should be guided by the dynamics of the voting public we serve.”

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The new system looks to make voting accessible for citizens with special needs and accommodations, such as: seniors, persons with disabilities, busy schedules and language barriers, according to Logan.

Pre-qualified vendors have until Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. to submit proposals for review before a selection is made.

The VSAP program consists of 6 major projects that will enhance and increase voter participation for all voting types.

6 Projects Listed In Request For Proposals, RFP:

1. Tally System Project — The Tally System will support scanning at a central tally facility, and also seeks to implement a distributed model where voted paper ballots are scanned at remote facilities and transmitted electronically for central tally.

2. Vote By Mail Project — Implements a new VBM program for the County involving a full-face (i.e., contest/candidate names on the ballot) and potentially multi-sheet VBM ballot sent to every voter in the County.

3. ePollbook Project — Leads the effort to identify and procure an ePollbook solution, and will plan and implement its deployment at Vote Centers throughout the County.

4. Ballot Marking Device Project — Manages the engineering, manufacturing, acceptance testing and implementation of approximately 31,100 Ballot Marking Devices and the associated BMD ballots.

5. Interactive Sample Ballot Project — Engineers and implements the ISB solution as a responsive web application and integrates it with existing systems as necessary.

6. Vote Centers Project — Develops and implements a Vote Center Plan, including VBM Drop Off locations, approved by the California Secretary of State.

Individuals desiring more information on the RFP click here.

Additional information and updates are available online at click here.

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