Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Poll Worker Training topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board recommends county council approve $40,750 RFP award to Elektra LLC for poll-worker learning management system
Summary
The Erie County Board of Elections voted to recommend county council approve an RFP awarding a learning-management system contract to Elektra LLC (about $40,750/year), funded by grant money, as a supplement to in-person poll-worker training.
The Erie County Board of Elections voted to recommend that County Council approve Resolution 5 of 2025, which awards the RFP for an online learning-management system for poll workers to Elektra LLC.
Elections staff told the board the RFP committee rated Elektra LLC highest with an average score of 257 out of 270 and that the system would supplement, not replace, in-person poll-worker training. Staff said the product includes module searchability and an unlimited number of support hours from the vendor.
The elections director said the platform's first-year cost would be $40,750, with ongoing maintenance and support priced as an annual amount; staff explained the purchase would be covered by grant funds. The board discussed procurement process issues and agreed that a final contract must be placed on County Council's agenda for approval because county contracts over $25,000 require council approval. County counsel offered to prepare a contract for council review.
Board members voted to recommend the RFP award; the recommendation is subject to County Council approval and completion of a formal contract.
