Noxious Weed Mapping Equipment

The North Dakota State Contract 186 for Noxious Weed Mapping Equipment provides a comprehensive procurement solution for specialized technology designed to track and map noxious weed locations across agricultural environments. The contract enables the purchase of advanced mapping equipment that can be installed on existing vehicles, including mounting options for vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, and backpack configurations. These systems feature cloud-based and open-sourced capabilities for GIS integration, enabling precise tracking of chemical application and supporting noxious weed management efforts. The equipment is intended primarily for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and county weed boards but is available through cooperative purchasing to a wide range of governmental and non-profit entities.

The contract is awarded to SpraySync (doing business as Zerrtech, LLC) and was originally established on March 6, 2023, with the current contract period extended through January 31, 2026, following two amendments. The state-wide vehicle covers North Dakota and offers a non-mandatory cooperative purchasing agreement that allows counties, cities, townships, educational institutions, governmental boards, tribal agencies, and other qualifying organizations to utilize the contract. Unit prices for the mapping equipment range from $2,790 to $5,650, depending on the specific configuration and installation method. The contract includes three years of phone support and software subscription, with provisions for potential future extensions, making it a flexible and comprehensive solution for noxious weed tracking and management.