The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections issued an informal Request for Bid (RFB 7198) to rent a small box truck equipped with a lift gate for use during the November 2026 General Election. The solicitation required four line items (two mandatory rentals—three short, non‑consecutive rentals and one continuous long‑term rental—and two optional delivery/pick‑up services). The award summary shows the contract was awarded with a total value of $7,185 across four line items. No vendor name, contact, or address is disclosed in the available documents. Important details include:
• Required equipment: smallest available box truck with lift gate, unlimited mileage, full fuel tank at pickup.
• Rental periods: three short rentals (08/25‑08/27, 09/02‑09/04, 10/27‑10/30 2026) and one continuous rental (08/25‑10/30 2026).
• Payment terms are Net 30, and the County is exempt from sales tax.
• Bidding window opened 2026‑08‑11 and closed 2026‑08‑19; the contract’s effective period runs through the end of the election‑season rentals on 2026‑10‑30.