Georgia is seeking a vendor to replace its outdated voting machines even though Gov. Brian Kemp has yet to offer sign the authorization into law.
Georgia’s Secretary of State’s office dropped a formal Request for Proposals at 4:59 Friday afternoon — just a day after lawmakers passed a bill authorizing a new, state-wide voting system.
State officials are asking interested companies to submit bids outlining how much it will cost to buy, install, and operate some 30,000 touch screen terminals, complete with printers capable of producing paper receipts. The application includes 20 attachments and asks for answers to more than 100 questions, including requesting proof their systems are working in other states and that security safeguards are in place.
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