Legislation Details

File #: 26-0910    Version: 1 Name: Election Systems & Software Agreement for Voting Tabulation Systems
Type: resolution Status: Joint Committee
File created: 7/17/2026 In control: Financial & Administrative Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Election Systems & Software, Omaha, Nebraska for Voting Tabulation Systems and related Services for the Lake County Clerk's Office in an amount of $2,405,943 for the first year, and an annual amount of $212,660 thereafter.
Attachments: 1. Bid Exemption Memo, 2. Voting System Tabulation Agreement 26272, 3. ESS Vendor Disclosure
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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Election Systems & Software, Omaha, Nebraska for Voting Tabulation Systems and related Services for the Lake County Clerk's Office in an amount of $2,405,943 for the first year, and an annual amount of $212,660 thereafter.

Staff Summary
* Since 2001, the Lake County Clerk's Office has been using Election Systems & Software. The system encompasses the tabulation process, ballot creation, and accessible voting options for Lake County elections.
* Pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent engaged an ad hoc committee that approved a bid exemption on the basis of an existing long standing successful relationship, and the knowledge gained through this relationship adds value integral to the services provided.
* This agreement provides for software maintenance fees for a five-year period.
* This resolution authorizes a five-year contract with Election Systems & Software, Omaha, Nebraska, for an amount of $2,405,943 for the first year, and an annual amount of $212,660 thereafter.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Lake County Clerk's Office has a need for a software solution to that encompasses the tabulation process, ballot creation, and accessible voting options for Lake County elections; and

WHEREAS, the Lake County Clerk's Office has utilized Election Systems & Software since 2001; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent engaged an ad hoc committee that approved the bid exemption on the basis of an existing long standing successful relationship, and the knowledge gained through this relationship adds value integral to the services provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into an agreement with Election Systems & Software, Omaha, Nebraska for Voting Tabulation Systems and related Ser...

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