Legal Subscriptions

The North Dakota Legal Subscriptions state contract (Contract #215) provides comprehensive online legal research subscription services for state and local government agencies, educational institutions, tribal agencies, and other governmental entities. The vehicle offers seven primary service options, including state and national legal research, law enforcement and investigative research platforms, public library patron access, correctional facility access, print resources, custom packages, and an advanced AI-powered legal research toolkit (CoCounsel Core). Agencies can procure specialized research services tailored to their specific needs, with options ranging from primary law collections to advanced investigative tools and AI-driven legal research capabilities.

The contract is awarded to West Publishing Corporation (Thomson Reuters) with a performance period from February 1, 2020, to April 30, 2026, and includes four potential 12-month renewal options. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and operates as a cooperative purchasing agreement, allowing multiple government entities to access its services. Pricing is structured on a per-user, per-location basis, with costs varying from $118 to $812 per user per month depending on the selected package. The contract type is a master services agreement with participating addendum options, enabling other states like Rhode Island to potentially leverage the contract. The total contract value is not explicitly disclosed, but the vehicle provides flexible, customizable legal research solutions for government agencies.