Drone (Sourcewell)

The Sourcewell Drone contract (Contract #080922-SAF) provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for public safety and emergency management equipment, tools, and supply catalog solutions. This multi-award vehicle enables North Dakota government entities, including state agencies, counties, cities, educational institutions, tribal agencies, and transportation providers, to access a wide range of public safety technologies and services. The contract covers specialized equipment and solutions, with a particular focus on technological innovations that support emergency management and public safety operations.

The contract is awarded to Safeware, Inc. and is administered through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organization. The current contract period runs from the date of final signature through October 7, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension. The vehicle offers competitive pricing structures, including a 41% discount off list price for the Safeware Catalog and a 10% discount for Services and Training. Participating entities in North Dakota can leverage this contract to procure products and services with preferential pricing, with all transactions subject to the terms outlined in the original Sourcewell contract. The contract includes robust provisions for data security, insurance requirements, and potential use of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.