NOI Rescue & Public Protection Equipment (NASPO)

The State of North Dakota Office of Management and Budget State Procurement Office is initiating a cooperative purchasing agreement through NASPO ValuePoint for Rescue & Public Protection Equipment under Solicitation Number 5400028525. This procurement aims to establish a master agreement that will allow the state and potentially other participating entities to acquire specialized equipment for emergency and public safety purposes. The solicitation will be available on the SFAA Procurement Services website, with key dates including a pre-proposal conference on September 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time and a bid/proposal deadline of October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Potential bidders must be on the North Dakota State Bidders List and can submit written questions until September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is being conducted under North Dakota Century Code 54-44.4-13, with Seth Westby serving as the Procurement Officer and available for specific questions at 701-328-1953 or swestby@nd.gov.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders interested in participating must ensure they are registered on the North Dakota State Bidders List and comply with the state's procurement requirements. Any protests regarding the state's participation in the cooperative purchasing agreement must be submitted no later than seven days prior to the solicitation opening. While specific budget ranges or award values are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the cooperative nature of the agreement suggests potential for significant procurement volume across multiple jurisdictions. The procurement targets rescue and public protection equipment, indicating a broad scope that could accommodate various types of emergency and safety-related equipment providers. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to meet the state's equipment needs.