Radarsign(TM) awarded Sourcewell contract expanding access to traffic safety solutions. March 31, 2026 Providing public agencies a compliant, streamlined cooperative purchasing path for traffic safety solutions. KENNESAW, GA - Radarsign(TM), a Georgia-based manufacturer of traffic safety systems technology, has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract through Sourcewell under the Signage category. The contract provides public agencies with a compliant, streamlined procurement pathway to purchase traffic safety solutions. The awarded contract, #122325-RDRS, was competitively solicited and publicly awarded through Sourcewell's rigorous request for proposal (RFP) process, ensuring compliance with procurement standards and delivering competitively evaluated pricing. Participating agencies can utilize the contract to meet procurement requirements without issuing a separate solicitation, in alignment with their local purchasing policies. Sourcewell is a government-led cooperative purchasing organization that satisfies the public bidding process through competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts. Through this model, government, education, and nonprofit organizations can access vetted contracts that help reduce administrative burden and improve procurement efficiency. "Agencies are looking for ways to move projects forward efficiently without compromising compliance," said Anna Duckworth, Director of Sales at Radarsign. "Sourcewell provides that balance - a competitively awarded contract with pricing structure already in place, so projects don't get stuck in procurement." The contract provides access to Radarsign's traffic safety portfolio, including radar speed signs, flashing beacon systems, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), regulatory traffic signs, warning, guide, and wayfinding signs, and traffic data collection systems. Together, these solutions support key roadway safety priorities such as speed reduction, pedestrian visibility, school zone safety, and data-driven decision making, while expanding how Radarsign delivers its solutions to agencies. "This contract expands how agencies can access Radarsign's solutions at scale," said Nicole Summerlin, Director of Marketing at Radarsign. "It aligns with our focus on delivering compliant, data-driven traffic safety solutions while making procurement more efficient for the agencies we serve." Participating agencies can utilize Sourcewell contract #122325-RDRS to procure Radarsign solutions. For questions related to product and pricing, contact the Radarsign team. About Radarsign(TM): Radarsign(TM) is the original manufacturer of armored radar speed signs and a leading provider of traffic calming solutions for municipalities, schools, and law enforcement agencies across North America. Designed and manufactured in the USA, Radarsign's MUTCD 11th Edition compliant product portfolio includes Radar Speed Signs, School Zone Flashing Beacons, Flashing Warning Signs, and the newly introduced CrossCommand(TM) RRFB Crosswalk with Radar-based Traffic Data Collection. Radarsign is Georgia Made(R) certified, BuyBoard approved, and a 2025 Georgia Business Journal Best of Manufacturing award winner. Learn more at www.radarsign.com. About Sourcewell: Sourcewell is a self-funded governmental organization established in 1978 that facilitates a cooperative purchasing program for more than 50,000 participating agencies. Through a competitive solicitation process, Sourcewell develops contracts that participating agencies can use to satisfy procurement requirements while streamlining purchasing.

Region Five to relocate headquarters to Sourcewell facility in Staples. Region Five Development Commission is a regional development organization serving Central Minnesota and has been a longtime regional partner of Sourcewell. March 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM News Reporting STAPLES - Region Five Development Commission will relocate its official headquarters to the Sourcewell building, 202 12th St. NE in Staples, effective April 1. Region Five Development Commission is a regional development organization serving Central Minnesota and has been a longtime regional partner of Sourcewell. While the two organizations frequently collaborate to support communities, infrastructure and economic development across the region, they remain independent entities with separate governance structures, missions and operations. Keep Watching Minnesota Haunted Museum "Co-locating at Sourcewell reflects our shared commitment to public service, regional collaboration, and responsible use of resources," said Cheryal Hills, executive director of the Region Five Development Commission, in a news release. "This move strengthens day-to-day coordination while preserving the independence that allows each organization to serve communities in distinct and complementary ways." The relocation supports operational efficiency and reinforces Region Five Development Commission's mission to provide high-quality planning, economic development, transportation and community development services to the region. Being housed within the Sourcewell facility allows for proximity and collaboration while maintaining organizational clarity and accountability. "Region Five Development Commission has been a longtime regional partner, and we're glad to welcome their team to the Sourcewell building," said Chad Coauette, chief executive officer of Sourcewell. "This move underscores our shared focus on strengthening our region, while maintaining the independence and unique roles that allow both organizations to deliver great service to our communities." Region Five Development Commission will continue to deliver comprehensive planning, economic development, transportation and community development services to the five-county region without interruption. All existing programs, services and points of contact will remain in place. For more information, visit www.regionfive.org. Headline News from the Brainerd Dispatch News Reporting More stories for you. Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Hi, I'm the Brainerd Dispatch. I started working a few days before Christmas in 1881 and became a daily paper two years later. I've gone through a lot of changes over the years, but what has never changed is my commitment to community and to local journalism. I've got an entire team of dedicated people who work night and day to make sure I go out every morning, whether in print, as an e-edition, via an app or with additional information at www.brainerddispatch.com. News, weather, sports - videos, photos, podcasts and social media - all covering stories from central Minnesota about your neighbors, your lakes, your communities, your challenges and your opportunities. It's all part of the effort to keep people connected and informed. And we couldn't do it without support. Conversation