Park & Recreation Equipment, Ice Rink & Arena Equipment (Sourcewell)

The North Dakota Park & Recreation Equipment, Ice Rink & Arena Equipment multi-award vehicle, established through Sourcewell, provides a comprehensive procurement solution for a wide range of specialized sports and recreational equipment. The contract covers essential ice rink and arena-related products and services, including dasher board systems, dehumidification equipment, ice covers, containment netting, flooring, seating, ice marking supplies, hockey equipment, rental skate systems, gym equipment, and indoor sports systems. Participating entities can access these products through a cooperative purchasing framework designed to streamline procurement processes for various public and governmental organizations.

The multi-award vehicle is administered by Sourcewell and features Athletica Sport Systems Inc. as a prime contractor, with its wholly-owned subsidiaries Becker Arena Products, Inc. and Cascadia Sport Systems, Inc. The contract is valid from January 8, 2021, to January 8, 2026, with coverage extending across North Dakota for state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public schools, governmental boards, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden. Contractors offer a 5% discount from MSRP for catalog items, with a 2% administrative fee paid to Sourcewell. The contract is established under N.D.C.C. 54-44.1-13 and provides optional participation for eligible entities, with no predetermined total contract volume.