Runbeck Secure Charging Carts for Poll Pads and Poll Books

The contract involves the procurement of secure charging carts designed specifically for transporting and charging state-certified Poll Pads and Poll Books used by the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Department in Georgia. These carts, supplied by Runbeck Election Services, are capable of supporting heavy equipment loads—up to 120 poll pads or poll books—and are intended to enhance the security, mobility, and efficiency of election device management across multiple sites. The procurement is justified as a sole source, with Runbeck being an authorized distributor of the required equipment, and the justification emphasizes the necessity for vendor capability, manufacturer authorization, and compliance with election standards. The solicitation was posted on December 5, 2025, with a response deadline of December 12, 2025, and is managed through the Georgia Purchasing and Contracting office in Decatur. The solicitation does not specify formal FAR contract clauses, evaluation factors, or detailed delivery and performance schedules. It primarily emphasizes vendor responses that include capability statements and manufacturer authorization, indicating a focus on ensuring product authenticity and distributor qualifications. There are no explicit instructions regarding packaging, marking, or inspection procedures, nor are there defined evaluation criteria or contract type details provided. The procurement appears to be a straightforward sole source purchase aimed at supporting Georgia’s election infrastructure, with the primary emphasis on vendor qualification, product compliance, and timely submission of responses.