Grant Management Services Consultant Pool

The North Dakota Grant Management Services Consultant Pool (SC 304) is a state-wide contract designed to provide comprehensive grant management services to various governmental and nonprofit entities. The vehicle enables state, local, and tribal governments to procure professional assistance for administering and implementing grant projects through federal or state grant programs. Eligible users include state entities, institutions, government bodies, public educational boards, counties, townships, public commissions, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and transportation providers.

The contract is currently held by Point CPA, PC, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, following a merger with Schmitz-Holmstrom, LLP. The contract was originally awarded on January 31, 2020, and has been extended multiple times, with the current period of performance running through January 31, 2026. The vehicle operates as a cooperative purchasing contract under the North Dakota Century Code, allowing task orders to be issued based on specific project needs. Vendor selection for individual task orders is based on a comprehensive evaluation process, considering project solutions (30 points), staff qualifications and availability (40 points), and cost (30 points). The contract allows for both hourly and fixed-bid project arrangements, with individual task order values determined through a competitive proposal process.