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 critical resources including career exploration tools, academic planning modules, test preparation services for college entrance exams, and features that help students develop career decision-making skills. Key components include Choices Planner, Choices Explorer, ACT testGEAR, and specialized modules such as a Work-based Learning Module and an Energy Module. The platform targets secondary school students and offers functionalities like professional and student account creation, integrated single sign-on capabilities, and customized career awareness resources for various educational levels, from elementary through high school.

The contract is administered 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, which remains consistent throughout the contract period. The vehicle has cooperative purchasing provisions that extend to state colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, local governments, and associated nonprofit organizations. The contract is formally established under North Dakota Century Code and provides a statewide solution for career information delivery across public sector organizations.