Board Management - Professional Services Contract Pool

The North Dakota Board Management - Professional Services Contract Pool (STC #038) provides comprehensive professional association management services for state agencies, institutions under the State Board of Higher Education, state boards, commissions, and other state entities. The contract covers a wide range of services including organizational management, association meetings, financial management, legislative and policy support, licensing and renewals, and administrative functions. Vendors offer services at varying hourly rates ranging from $20 to $250 per hour, with options for onsite and offsite support across different service categories and staff levels.

The contract was originally awarded on April 1, 2022, with a current performance period extended to March 30, 2026, and includes multiple prime contractors such as APT Inc., Clearwater Communications, and Effertz Executive Search & Management, LLC. The vehicle is a state-wide contract for North Dakota with optional participation for state entities. Contractors are selected through a competitive evaluation process using a 100-point scoring system that assesses vendor solution (30 points), staff qualifications (40 points), and cost (30 points). The contract allows for participating addendums, enabling individual boards and commissions to request specific services and select the most appropriate vendor based on pre-defined evaluation criteria.