North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes announced today that the agency has selected ReFrame Solutions as the winning vendor to modernize the State Elections Information Management System (SEIMS).
The SEIMS modernization effort will enhance the current system’s functionality and security while bridging the gap until a full system replacement can begin within the next two years.
“After a rigorous and highly competitive selection process, I am proud of the work our procurement team put into identifying the best partner to help modernize our aging legacy election management system,” said Director Hayes. “Their diligence and technical expertise ensured a fair and comprehensive evaluation. ReFrame Solutions stood out for its innovative approach and commitment to security, usability, and transparency, and we are confident this modernization effort will strengthen election administration across North Carolina.”
The large-scale replacement of the system, the biggest overhaul of election data management in N.C. history, will be handled by a separate bidding and proposal process. The vendor selection and project scope for that phase are expected to be completed later this year.
The upgraded system is expected to deliver enhanced security features aligned with state and federal best practices, improved usability for State Board personnel and North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections, greater transparency and public access to election data, and modernized workflows that comply with state law and support efficient election administration.
The recommended vendor was selected following a comprehensive procurement process that included a detailed scoring system and interviews with competing vendors. The evaluation process was thorough and highly technical, with two finalists demonstrating strong qualifications and competitive proposals.
ReFrame Solutions’ bid totaled $4.66 million.
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About the North Carolina State Board of Elections
The North Carolina State Board of Elections oversees the administration of the election process and campaign finance disclosure system for North Carolina. The agency works to ensure fair and secure elections, provide guidance and oversight to county boards of elections, enforce election laws, and promote public confidence in the integrity of the state’s voting process. For more information, visit ncsbe.gov.