Paging Equipment, Airtime and Support

The Wisconsin Paging Equipment, Airtime and Support state-wide contract provides comprehensive paging and communication services for state agencies, municipalities, counties, cities, villages, towns, school districts, and federally recognized Indian tribes. The contract covers a wide range of paging solutions, including numeric and alphanumeric paging services, airtime plans, equipment procurement, and support services. Specific offerings include paging equipment with various features such as local/statewide page plans, two-way national plans, SMS text messaging, voice mail options, and comprehensive customer support. The contract is designed to meet diverse communication needs with flexible service plans ranging from basic numeric paging to advanced two-way communication systems.

The contract was awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Administration's State Bureau of Procurement on September 14, 2015, with an initial three-year term and two optional one-year renewals. While specific prime contractors are not fully detailed in the provided documents, vendors like Spok, Inc. (formerly USA Mobility) and American Messaging appear to be potential contract holders. The vehicle covers the entire state of Wisconsin and is structured as a cooperative purchasing contract with firm pricing throughout the contract term. The procurement methodology involved selecting the three lowest responsive, responsible bidders based on a Market Basket evaluation, with historical spending of $145,330 recorded in 2011. The contract includes specific performance requirements such as one-minute message delivery, 24-hour repair service, and quarterly reporting obligations.