STAGEnet Network Equipment / Audio / Visual / Video

The STAGEnet Network Equipment / Audio / Visual / Video contract (Term Contract #110) is a comprehensive state-wide procurement vehicle for network technology and related solutions in North Dakota. The contract enables governmental entities, educational institutions, tribal agencies, and other public organizations to acquire network hardware, video conferencing equipment, audiovisual systems, software, maintenance services, and professional technology integration services. Participants can procure products from leading manufacturers such as Cisco, Extreme Networks, Juniper Networks, HP-Aruba, F5 Networks, and Palo Alto Networks, with a wide range of technology infrastructure components available for purchase.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Information Technology Department and State Procurement Office, with Corporate Technologies, LLC serving as a primary contractor. The current contract term runs from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, with options for up to four 12-month renewals. Other key vendors include Anixter, AVI Systems, CompuNet, Marco, High Point Networks, and Pinnaca. The vehicle offers discounted pricing ranging from 10% to 50% off list prices, with professional services rates between $75 and $250 per hour. The cooperative purchasing mechanism allows multiple public entities across North Dakota to leverage negotiated pricing and streamlined procurement processes for technology acquisitions.