Analog Notification System (Puck)

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections Analog Notification System (Puck) multi-award vehicle provides specialized telecommunications equipment designed to support communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals in correctional settings. The contract enables procurement of analog notification system components, including handheld devices (pucks), transmitters, signal boosters, and related charging equipment. These devices are engineered to transmit signals within a one-mile line-of-sight radius, offering individual and group paging capabilities with multi-sensory notification methods including light, sound, and vibration. The system supports green and blue translucent pucks measuring 3-4 inches in circumference, specifically tailored for institutional communication needs.

The contract is awarded to Pager Genius as the primary vendor, with contract number 41014-M25-CS10089-RFB-01, effective May 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract period through April 30, 2030. Covering the state of Wisconsin, the vehicle is structured as a competitive bid contract that allows purchasing by state agencies and municipalities through cooperative purchasing agreements under Wisconsin statute 16.73. Total estimated contract value based on initial bid quantities is approximately $130,327.50, with unit pricing that includes transmitters at $199.00, boosters at $199.00, pucks at $24.95, individual chargers at $14.95, and charger banks at $14.95.