IT - Election Management Campaign Finance System (SOS Only)

The North Dakota IT - Election Management Campaign Finance System is a comprehensive state-wide contract designed to provide an integrated solution for election management and campaign finance processes specifically for the Secretary of State's office. The vehicle encompasses a robust technology platform that supports critical governmental functions, including voter registration, geographic information system (GIS) data integration, campaign finance tracking, and election worker management. The system is engineered to support a minimum of 60 users and includes software licensing, implementation services, maintenance, and ongoing technical support for North Dakota's electoral administrative needs.

The contract is awarded to KNOW INK LLC, with a total project budget of $4,900,000, including $1,260,000 for initial product and software licensing and $3,640,000 for project deliverables. The initial contract term runs from the effective date through December 31, 2025, with provisions for up to five additional 12-month renewals. Annual ongoing costs include software subscription and maintenance fees ranging from $400,000 to $448,000, and hosting services at $360,000 per year for five years. This state-wide contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a technology service agreement with comprehensive implementation and support components for the state's election management infrastructure.