Veterans Home Nurse Call Devices and Upgrade (Veterans Home only)

The North Dakota Veterans Home Nurse Call Devices and Upgrade contract is a specialized technology procurement vehicle focused on enhancing communication infrastructure within the Veterans Home facility. The contract encompasses a comprehensive system upgrade for the Rauland-Borg Responder 5000 nurse call system, which includes the installation of twenty Spectralink Wi-Fi based phones, associated training, and ongoing technological support. The solution is designed to improve communication capabilities and response mechanisms specifically for the North Dakota Veterans Home, with a targeted approach to technological infrastructure enhancement.

The contract is awarded to Beacon Communications, a Minnesota-based company, and is structured as a term contract numbered 087-BEAC. The initial award date was June 25, 2019, with a current contract performance period extending through July 30, 2026. The total initial contract value was $113,205.04, with ongoing annual maintenance and license costs for SIP Server Software and Spectralink Wi-Fi Phones ranging from $5,530 to $8,625 per year. The contract includes provisions for up to four 12-month renewals and offers optional technician and professional services at hourly rates of $185 and $195, respectively. Geographically limited to the North Dakota Veterans Home, the contract also includes unique provisions for artificial intelligence and machine learning usage, subject to state approval.