The federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) requires all states to implement a wide range of election process reforms, including the creation of a single statewide list of all registered voters in California. The Secretary of State established the VoteCal Registration Database Project to develop and implement this federally mandated statewide voter registration list.
We welcome your thoughts. Please send comments or questions to the Votecal Project Team at votecal@sos.ca.gov.
Please check this web page regularly for project developments and to obtain the most current information on this project.
General information regarding California's implementation of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) is available.
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NEWS
Discovery Sessions - Travel Logistics and Proposed Agenda - January 25, 2010
Responses to Questions Regarding VoteCal Contracting with Counties - December 21, 2009
The responses have been placed in a frequently asked questions (FAQ) format.
County Travel Reimbursement Tips - November 23, 2009
Reimbursement tips for county travel expenses related to VoteCal provides information on lodging, transportation, and meals.
Responses to Questions From the VoteCal County Regional Meetings - October 2009. Updated December 17, 2009
The responses have been placed in a frequently asked questions (FAQ) format. Additional questions regarding the presentation material may be submitted to the VoteCal Project Team at votecal@sos.ca.gov.
County IT Representatives Regional Presentation (PowerPoint) - October 2009
Systems Integrator Proposal
Volume One
Volume Two
Volume Three
Contract Signing and Execution - September 8, 2009
The contract has been signed between the Secretary of State (SOS) and Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. (Catalyst), the system integrator, signaling the formal beginning of implementing the VoteCal Project as of September 8, 2009.
Special Project Report (SPR) Approval - August 26, 2009
The Special Project Report (SPR) and the Spending Plan have received approval from the Executive Branch control agencies and the Legislature. Under the provisions of Government Code section 6254.4, portions of this SPR have been redacted to ensure the security of confidential voter registration records, which are protected from disclosure.
VoteCal Kickoff County Regional Meetings - August 2009
The VoteCal Project Team conducted five regional meetings plus one makeup session during the month of August. The VoteCal Kickoff County Regional Meeting Presentation (PowerPoint) is available.
End of Protest Period - May 1, 2009
Following the posting of the Letter of Intent to Award to Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc., the intended award was not protested.
Notification of Intent to Award - April 24, 2009
The Department of General Services on behalf of the Secretary of State has issued a Notification of Intent to Award to Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. for RFP SOS 0890-46 VoteCal on April 24, 2009. The last day to protest this award is May 1, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. Please view the Notification of Intent to Award.
This procurement is being managed by the California Department of General Services. All questions concerning this procurement should be addressed directly to:
Rhonda Smith
Department of General Services - Procurement
707 3rd Street, Second Floor
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Rhonda.Smith@dgs.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 375-4502
Fax: (916) 375-4505
For questions regarding voter registration please visit www.sos.ca.gov/elections_vr.htm.
For voter status please contact your local county elections office.
Historic Documents and Information
VoteCal Project Charter - September 15, 2009
County System EMS by Vendor as of August 1, 2009
VoteCal Project Kickoff Presentation (PowerPoint) - CACEO Annual Conference, July 2009
Public Cost Opening - March 26, 2009
The public cost opening for RFP SOS 0890-46 VoteCal occurred at Department of General Services on March 26, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Responses to County Questions about VoteCal - February 2008
(Please note these questions and answers are to help guide counties in reviewing and understanding the VoteCal RFP. These answers are informational only and not meant to be a legal interpretation of the RFP or its requirements. In the event one or more of the questions conflict with the RFP, the language of the RFP will prevail.)
Request for Proposal (RFP) -
December 13, 2007.
VoteCal Special Project Report (SPR) - August 15, 2007
VoteCal Feasibility Study Report (FSR) - March 20, 2006
Economic Analysis Worksheets (EAWs)
Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice - November 2, 2005.
Other VoteCal Project Procurements
Last Updated on December 21, 2009
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