Oilseed Association Contracts (ND Oilseed Council Only)

The North Dakota Oilseed Council Multi-Award Vehicle is a state-level contract focused on comprehensive oilseed crop promotion and development services. The contract provides a robust framework for advancing oilseed industry interests through targeted initiatives including scientific research, domestic and international market development, communications, and crop protection activities. Key services encompass conducting sunflower research to benefit North Dakota producers, promoting sunflower oil and kernel usage domestically and internationally, operating information websites, publishing industry publications, and attending relevant industry meetings.

The prime contractor for this vehicle is the National Sunflower Association, with a contract period spanning from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025. The contract is geographically limited to North Dakota and operates as a term contract (Contract #504) with a total annual compensation ranging from $255,000 to $350,000, paid in three installments. The contract includes provisions for up to four 12-month renewal periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Each annual contract segment includes specific budget allocations for research, domestic promotion, foreign market development, communications, and crop protection, with strict guidelines prohibiting lobbying activities and requiring annual audit reports and meeting documentation.