File #: 10-0168    Version:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/16/2010 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 3/16/2010 Final action: 3/16/2010
Title: Elections Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute contract with Premier Election Solutions, Inc. for ballot printing services for a three-year term. FUNDING: General Fund.
Attachments: 1. A - Premier Contract Routing Sheet 02 10.pdf, 2. B - Premier Ballot Printing Contract 02 10.pdf
Title
Elections Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute contract with Premier Election Solutions, Inc. for ballot printing services for a three-year term.
 
FUNDING: General Fund.
Body
BUDGET SUMMARY:
 
 
Total Estimated Cost
 
$300,000.00
 
 
 
     Funding
 
 
          Budgeted
$300,000.00
 
          New Funding
$
 
          Savings
$
 
          Other
$
 
     Total Funding Available
$300,000.00
 
Change To Net County Cost
 
$0.00
 
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change to Net County Cost.  Each year, the Elections budget includes funding for ballot printing, estimated at about $100,000 per year.   
 
Background: This contract will replace contract #685-S0911 currently in place. Premier Election Solutions has reduced the cost of their ballots from $.28/ballot to $.21/ballot.  The contract will become effective on the date of execution and will continue for a period of three years.
 
Reason for Recommendation: Premier Election Solutions will guarantee reduced pricing to El Dorado County for a period of three years upon execution of contract.
 
Action to be taken following Board approval: CAO Procurements and Contracts will issue a blanket purchase order.
 
Contact: William E. Schultz Ext. 7505 or Arlene Lang Ext. 7481
 
Concurrences: County Counsel and Risk Management