Association Contracts (NDDPLC Only)

The North Dakota Dry Pea & Lentil Council (NDDPLC) Association Contract provides comprehensive support for regional pulse producers, focusing on dry peas, lentils, lupins, and chickpeas. The contract encompasses a range of critical services including foreign and domestic market development programs, scientific research initiatives, and policy advocacy efforts. Specific areas of focus include market development, contract services, scientific research, and national advocacy to support the agricultural interests of pulse crop producers in North Dakota.

The contract is awarded to the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council (USADPLC), with a total contractual value of $950,000 to be paid in four installments between July 2025 and May 2026. The contract term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the potential for up to five one-year renewal options. Located in Moscow, Idaho, the contractor will be responsible for executing market development programs, research initiatives, and policy engagement specifically tailored to support North Dakota's dry pea and lentil producers. The contract allocates funds across various strategic areas: $92,089 for market development, $217,885 for contract services, $230,427 for scientific research, and $67,137 for research and national advocacy.