Event Ticketing Solution - ShowClix - ITD Exemption Required

The North Dakota Event Ticketing Solution contract with ShowClix provides a comprehensive online platform for state and local government entities to manage event registrations, ticket sales, and admissions. The contract enables participating organizations, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, and the International Peace Garden, to access a flexible ticketing system. The platform supports various event types, offering online and onsite ticket sales with digital and physical ticketing capabilities, registration management, and tour and museum admission services.

The state-wide contract is awarded to Nortap Technology Inc. (ShowClix) and runs from May 4, 2022, to April 30, 2026, with potential extensions. The contract covers North Dakota and includes two remaining renewal options. Pricing is structured with a 5% ticket service fee (maximum $3 per ticket), a $0.25 onsite ticket fee, and a 2.8% credit card processing charge. For live-streamed events, an additional $0.008 per viewer per minute is applied when using ShowClix's proprietary streaming service. The contract requires an Information Technology Department (ITD) exemption and utilizes a participating addendum for implementation. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the vehicle offers a standardized, cost-effective solution for government entities seeking event ticketing services.