Career Information Delivery System (BND, CTE & DPI)

The Career Information Delivery System (CIDS) is a comprehensive online portal designed to support career exploration and academic planning for North Dakota students, educators, and parents. The system provides a range of services including career exploration tools, academic planning resources, and test preparation for college entrance exams. Specifically targeted at secondary school students, the platform helps users develop self-awareness, set priorities, and enhance career decision-making skills. The system includes modules such as Choices Planner, Choices Explorer, ACT testGEAR, and a Work-based Learning (WBL) Module, offering a comprehensive approach to student career development.

The multi-award vehicle is managed by XAP Corporation and involves multiple North Dakota state agencies, including the Bank of North Dakota, State Procurement Office, Department of Public Instruction, and Department of Career and Technical Education. The current contract period runs from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027, with three potential one-year renewal options. The total annual contract value is $527,928, with cooperative purchasing provisions that extend to North Dakota state colleges and universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. The contract covers statewide implementation of the RUReadyND platform, providing a centralized system for career and academic planning across the state.