Radios - Public Safety Mobile Radio Communications

The North Dakota Public Safety Mobile Radio Communications state-wide contract (Contract #076-02) provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for radio communications equipment and accessories across multiple government entities. The contract covers an extensive range of products including mobile radios, portable radios, base stations, repeaters, antennas, consoles, duplexes, batteries, and related communication technologies. Eligible purchasers include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities, tribal agencies, and transportation providers. The procurement allows for purchasing radio equipment from manufacturers such as Kenwood, EF Johnson, Motorola, Vertex, Laird, and PCTEL, with pricing structured as percentage discounts ranging from 5% to 20% off manufacturer list prices.

The contract currently has three prime contractors: Jamestown Communications, Minn-Kota Communications, and Team Electronics, all awarded through a competitive solicitation process. The current contract period runs from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2026, with geographic coverage limited to North Dakota. Each contractor has gone through multiple contract amendments extending the performance period, with the most recent amendments updating insurance requirements and extending contract terms. The vehicle is a cooperative purchasing contract established under North Dakota Century Code, offering flexible procurement options with no predetermined volume commitment. Participating entities can utilize government credit cards without additional processing fees, and all pricing includes freight terms of F.O.B. Destination to any North Dakota location.