Voter Education and Outreach Opportunities (2025 - 2027)

The contract for the Voter Education and Outreach Opportunities (2025-2027) issued by the Texas Secretary of State aims to develop and execute a comprehensive statewide program to educate Texans on voter identification laws, voting procedures, and recent legislative changes. The scope encompasses creating multi-platform educational materials, conducting outreach activities, and providing regular progress reports, with key deliverables including timely dissemination of voter information ahead of the March 2026 primary. The contract, valued between five and fifteen million dollars, is structured for flexible, as-needed service delivery, with performance starting no earlier than October 30, 2025, and concluding by August 31, 2027. The work is primarily performed in Austin, Texas, with the Secretary of State retaining inspection and acceptance rights, requiring written approval before payment, and emphasizing quality assurance through a contractor-developed plan. The agreement incorporates extensive state-specific legal and regulatory clauses, including compliance with Texas statutes on debarment, human trafficking, energy boycotts, and information security, along with confidentiality, ownership rights, and conflict of interest disclosures. It mandates the contractor to maintain a qualified key personnel team, with prior approval for replacements, and to implement a quality assurance plan subject to SOS review. Special provisions address security, performance monitoring, and potential contract modifications, including scope changes and pricing adjustments tied to CPI indices. Payment procedures require detailed, approved invoices, with SOS responsible for inspection, testing, and written acceptance of all deliverables. The contract emphasizes adherence to state laws, transparency, and accountability, with termination rights for nonperformance or noncompliance. Overall, it establishes a rigorous framework for delivering targeted voter education services within a flexible, performance-based structure governed by Texas law.