Grant Management Services Consultant Pool

The North Dakota Grant Management Services Consultant Pool (Contract SC 304) is a state-wide contract that provides comprehensive grant management consulting services to various government entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The vehicle covers a wide range of services, such as procurement support, proposal development, contract development, project monitoring, financial management, reimbursement request preparation, and grant project closeout activities. Task orders can be issued through direct assignment or competitive processes, with different procedures based on project value, allowing flexibility for participating entities to access grant management expertise.

The contract was originally awarded on January 31, 2020, and is set to expire on January 31, 2026, after multiple renewals. Four prime contractors are currently on the vehicle: AC Disaster Consulting LLC, AG Witt LLC, Schmitz-Holmstrom LLC, and Witt O'Briens LLC. The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and operates as a cooperative purchasing contract under North Dakota Century Code. Vendor hourly rates range from $39 to $260 per hour, depending on position and expertise, with options for standard, non-standard, and holiday billing rates. Projects under $50,000 can be directly assigned, while those over $50,000 require competitive bidding to at least three vendors.