Election Services 2026 - 2030

2026-11-03

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (“ LTBB ” or “ Tribe ”) received federal recognition reaffirmation through passage of Public Law 103 - 324 by the U . S . Congress on September 21 , 1994 . The Tribe ’ s Constitution has created three separate branches within the government : Legislative , Executive , and Judicial . Although the separation exists , there is a coordinated effort among all branches to provide services and support for Tribal citizens . The Tribe ’ s treaty delineated reservation area encompasses portions of Emmet and Charlevoix Counties in the rural , northern part of Michigan ’ s Lower Peninsula . LTBB conducts election similar to those of the federal government : Primary in May and General in August of the election years . There may also be Recall elections if / when necessary . LTBB is seeking a service who can supply certified election services and equipment for each election . LTBB currently has between 2100 – 2500 register voters . This is a five - year projected award , however , subsequent years after year one , are upon approval of available funding that is awarded for each individual year . This has been a five ( 5 ) year commitment in total from an Election Service , with understanding that each year is contingent upon yearly awarded funding . A . Available to provide services January 2026 through December 2030 . B . Provide election services for the Primary , General , and Recall Elections . C . Provide service technician . D . Provide software compatible with LTBB ’ s Enrollment module software . E . Supply by rental two ( 2 ) Tabulator and two ( 2 ) Voting Booth for LTBB ’ s use for Elections . F . Supply , prepare , label and mail Election Notice to all Citizens of voting age . G . Supply , prepare , label and mail Ballot packs to All LTBB Tribal Citizen registered voters for each election . H . Provide Autovote Voter Management Systems for all elections . I . Provide training and technical support for equipment and software systems . J . Provide services through any recount or challenge proceedings of any elections . K . LTBB understands that number of voters and postage will fluctuate year to year .

MITN

2026-05-14