Child Safety Seats (NASPO ValuePoint)

The North Dakota Child Safety Seats NASPO ValuePoint multi-award vehicle provides a comprehensive procurement solution for various child safety seats across five distinct categories: Forward Facing Seats, Rear Facing Seats, Booster Seats, Special Needs Seats, and Additional/Optional Offerings. This state-wide contract enables a broad range of governmental and public entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, educational entities, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and transportation providers, to purchase child safety seats through a standardized, pre-negotiated agreement. The vehicle offers seats from multiple manufacturers such as Evenflo, Safety 1st/Cosco Kids, Chicco, Graco, and Merritt Manufacturing, with products that comply with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations and include a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty.

The contract is awarded to Child Source (Western Reserve Distributing) based in Medina, Ohio, and is administered by the State of New Jersey as the Lead State. The contract's period of performance spans from January 29, 2025, to April 30, 2029, with potential renewals for up to three additional years. Established under North Dakota Century Code 54-44.4-13, this cooperative purchasing vehicle covers the entire state and is structured as an open-ended contract with no mandated participation. The pricing structure includes discounts ranging from 5% to 41% off manufacturer's suggested retail prices, with list prices ranging from $27.99 to $399.99. Contractors are required to submit quarterly sales reports and pay an administrative fee to NASPO ValuePoint, with pricing updates permitted every 12 months.