Request for Proposals
Campaign Finance Reporting System
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE), in coordination with the Office of the State Auditor, have issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified vendors for a modernized campaign finance reporting system that is secure, cloud-based, and improves the user experience. The modernized system shall ensure prompt access to data and make it easier for the public to search, understand, and track reported political spending over elections, election cycles, and calendar years.
The SBE seeks a solution that offers step-by-step filing of statements, certifications, and disclosure reports that: prevents incomplete submissions, reduces user error, and guides users towards compliance.
The envisioned system will facilitate communication between filers and election administrators, while also protecting sensitive information, maintaining data integrity, and preserving the SBE’s ability to permit the inspection and examination of public records.
In addition to facilitating communication, the solution shall serve as the primary application for election administrators to efficiently carry out their administrative and compliance responsibilities for campaign finance.
The modernized campaign finance reporting system shall allow for regular updates and enhancements, so the system can evolve as technology, law, and election administration evolves in the decades to come.
The RFP includes detailed systems requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. Prospective vendors can review the full RFP here . All submissions and inquiries should be sent via email to campaignfinancerfp@ncauditor.gov.
The anticipated procurement schedule is as follows:
SEIMS Modernization - Awarded
The North Carolina State Board of Elections and the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to modernize the state’s election-management system. The agencies invite qualified vendors to submit proposals outlining solutions that will replace the state’s decades-old systems with modern, secure, and user-friendly technology.
Read: Request for Proposals: Election Management System.
Read: Vendor Questions and Answers (12/22/2025)
Read: Proposals Received (01/05/2025)
Read: SEIMS Modernization Phase II: NCSBE - Legacy Application Conversion - Vendor Selected (02/25/2026)
The new system must provide:
- Enhanced security features aligned with state and federal best practices.
- Improved usability for State Board personnel and the 100 county boards of elections.
- Greater transparency and improved public access to election data.
- Modern workflows that comply with state law and support efficient election administration.
Vendors interested in submitting proposals should review the full RFP, available on the State Board’s and OSA’s websites. The document includes detailed system requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Proposals were due by 4 p.m. on January 5, 2026.
After the submission period closes, the State Board and OSA will review all proposals, conduct evaluations, and proceed with the procurement process in accordance with state requirements.
Background: Statewide Election Management System
Currently, the State Board maintains the Statewide Elections Information Management System (SEIMS), which was initially developed in 1998. SEIMS is the central elections management system that coordinates statewide elections processes, voter registration and voter roll list maintenance, and reporting of election results. It is used daily by the State Board and the 100 county boards of elections.