Processing of tenders for the procurement of election materials

During the year prior to the year in which an election must be held, the budgetary management departments must process requests for goods and credit reserves submitted by the TSE within five calendar days, without having to describe the advisability or occasion of the expenses.

During this period, at the Tribunal’s discretion, the acquisitions of goods and services required for the organization of the electoral process can be carried out by direct contracting, no matter their amount.

No appeals can be filed against tender awards. Where applicable, the Administrative Contracting Act and its Regulations shall be deemed amended.

The ballot papers required for the various electoral processes for which the TSE is responsible shall be printed in the Government Printing Office. However, the Tribunal can have these documents printed in private presses, dispensing with the tendering process required by the Administrative Contracting Act. By virtue of foregoing, the Government Printing Office shall remain at the orders of the Tribunal for the period these printing operations last.

The Tribunal can contract directly with respect to advertising spaces and products during this same period.