Oilseed Association Contracts (ND Oilseed Council Only)

The North Dakota Oilseed Council's multi-award vehicle focuses on domestic promotion programs for oilseed crops, specifically flaxseed. The contract vehicle supports critical initiatives aimed at increasing demand and recognition within the food and consumer health industries. Services include comprehensive promotional activities such as food media public relations, trade show exhibitions, promotional material development, website maintenance, and disseminating information to producers about new technologies and research related to oilseed products.

The primary contractor for this state-wide contract is AmeriFlax, Inc., with the contract administered by the North Dakota Oilseed Council. The current contract period runs from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025, with annual contract values ranging from $50,000 to $120,000. The contract is geographically limited to North Dakota and structured as a renewable term contract, with the state reserving the right to execute multiple 12-month renewal options. Each annual contract segment includes specific budget allocations for domestic promotion ($13,000), producer information ($2,000), and flaxseed research ($35,000-$45,000), demonstrating a structured approach to supporting the state's oilseed industry.