BearCom provides a broad line of high-performance two-way radio and wireless communications products. They offer complete solutions for Purchase or Rental. The BearCom Technical Services Group is staffed by more than100 experienced, factorytrained technicians backed by highly skilled system architects and technology engineers. Founded in 1981, BearCom is Americaâs only nationwide dealer and integrator of wireless communications equipment, serving customers from 29 branches located throughout the U.S., including an office in Columbus, Ohio. BearCom employs approximately 350 people and is a Motorola Radio Solutions Channel Partner and Service Elite Specialist. They serve customers in a variety of sectors including education, public safety, state and local government, and commercial enterprises. www.BearCom.com/Columbus
- Items Offered: Motorola and Kenwood hand-held radios. (Radios that are not part of Public Safetyâs 911/public safety radio system).
- Designations: Buckeye Buy, Buy Ohio, Green Options
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Contract Details
- Contract Source: The Ohio State University
- Supplier Contract: 22-UEC6001166-BEARCOM
- Dates: 4/1/2022-3/31/2025
- Workday Supplier: SPL-0029043
- Spend Category: Security Equipment (SC10643)
- Buckeye Buy Keywords: Radios & Communication Devices. Bearcom
Benefits to Ohio State
- With deep levels of expertise in the wireless industry along with nationwide resources, their customers benefit because BearCom provides more product choices, the latest two-radio technologies, greater purchasing power, and a broader scope of experience across multiple sectors
- BearCom is Motorola Solutions largest dealer in the world
- They serve more than 30,000 customers
- BearCom has been named to the Motorola Solutions Empower Circle recognizing bestin-class partners
- They maintain $8 million in new product inventory; they ship more than 110,000 two-way radios each year
- Their talented technical services staff can design, test, and deploy the ideal system solution for any organization
- BearCom has over 20,000 devices in their rental fleet and a knowledgeable rentals services team
- The companyâs day-to-day operations include many important measures to support the three Râs of sustainability: Reduce: BearCom has downsized shipping cartons and elimated stryofoam packing. They also utilize motion sensing lighting in all conference and team meeting rooms; Reuse: BearCom uses overpack box cartons. Reused 15,000 boxes in 2014. They encourage radio trade-in programs; Recycle: They contract with a certified environmental waste companies to properly handle, dispose, and recycle all components for radios, chargers, batteries, electronics, and accessories (about 20,000 pounds annually).
Ordering and Pricing
- Customer obtains quote and places order through eStores
- Contact Account Contact for detailed pricing, or see eStores for further details
Shipping
On-Site Delivery approved
Supplier Account Contact
David Butcher
Phone: 614-818-2594
Mobile: 614-348-5143
David.Butcher@BearCom.com
Ohio State Purchasing Contacts
- Katrina Mooney, Buyer
- Wayne Cartwright, Commodity Manager