Grants Management System (Council of the Arts Only)

The North Dakota Grants Management System (GMS) is a specialized software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed exclusively for the North Dakota Council of the Arts. The contract provides a comprehensive Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) platform that enables unlimited grant processes with full hosting, maintenance, and technical support. This advanced system facilitates streamlined grant administration, offering features such as implementation support, training, project configuration, testing, and ongoing technical assistance to enhance the council's grant management capabilities.

The contract is awarded to Foundant Technologies, Inc., a Montana-based company, through a state contract vehicle with an initial award date of October 26, 2020. The current contract term extends through November 26, 2026, with three additional 12-month renewal options available. The total contract value has evolved, with initial pricing at $22,000 and subsequent amendments adjusting to $16,720 for a two-year licensed subscription. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a fixed-price, renewable SaaS agreement with specific provisions for data security, third-party risk management, and platform access.