DEPARTMENT
Registration & Elections
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Statewide contract - Registration & Elections, Georgia Secretary of State, PE-47800-SS-2024-000000006, SoleSource - KNOWiNK in the amount of $252,217.78 with KNOWiNK, LLC (St. Louis, MO) to provide mailing & voter communication services such as precinct card mailings, communication notices and printing and mailing of absentee ballots. Effective upon approval through June 11, 2026.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-461, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Secretary of State contracted KNOWiNK, LLC for printing services, with the option of the Counties to mail the precinct cards or to pay KNOWiNK to mail the precinct cards. The Department opted for KNOWiNK to mail the precinct cards as the total cost is lower than incurring shipping and handling; cost of staff to process postage and delivery to the post office
Scope of Work: KNOWiNK, LLC. will provide mailing & voter communication services such as precinct card mailings, communication notices and printing and mailing of absentee ballots.
Community Impact: These services enable the Department to streamline the process while reducing cost.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Registration and Elections recommends approval.
Project Implications: These services enable the Department to streamline the process while reducing cost.
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