NCSBE Announces Vendor to Modernize Key Software System

This week, North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes announced that the agency selected ReFrame Solutions to modernize the State Elections Information Management System (SEIMS). The SEIMS modernization effort will improve the current systems’ functionality and security, ahead of a new system in two years time.  

“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 will be handled by a separate bidding and proposal process. The vendor is expected to be announced by the end of this year.  

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.