Equipment Handling and Loading Labor Services

The contract seeks skilled labor services to safely handle, load, secure, transport, and unload sensitive election equipment between the County Elections Office and designated vote centers. The work requires precision and reliability to ensure the integrity of election materials throughout the entire logistical process, with strict adherence to security protocols and chain-of-custody standards. Contractors must demonstrate experience in managing high-value, delicate items under time-sensitive conditions and be prepared to operate during extended hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends as needed to support election readiness and turnout operations. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 561320 for temporary labor services, issued by the Purchasing Department of Imperial County in California. Bids are due by September 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM, with no set-aside provisions specified. Performance will take place exclusively within Imperial County at locations determined by the Elections Office, and contractors are expected to provide their own personnel, equipment, and transportation capable of meeting the security and operational demands of election logistics. All activities must comply with state and federal election regulations, and successful bidders must maintain continuous communication with county officials to ensure seamless coordination during critical phases of the electoral process.