Transporting Voting Equipment

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, issued solicitation number 24-11 for the transportation of voting equipment for the Election Bureau. The procurement process required sealed bids to be submitted to the Office of the Westmoreland County Controller by March 5, 2024. Bidders were required to provide an original and two copies of their proposal, along with a bid security deposit equal to 10 percent of the bid amount and proof of minimum insurance coverage. The selection process focused on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who met all legal and technical specifications, including contractor integrity and non-discrimination agreements. Following the public opening of bids on March 5, 2024, the Westmoreland County Commissioners reviewed submissions from several vendors. Based on recommendations from the Director of County Operations and the County Solicitor, the contract was awarded to Central Van Lines, who submitted the lowest qualifying bid of 69,386.78 dollars. Other bidders included Ryan Moving, LLC and McNaughton Bros., Inc., while the proposal from SA Expediting was rejected. The final award decision was formally recorded in a memorandum dated March 18, 2024.