Professional Board Licensing Software

The North Dakota Professional Board Licensing Software state-wide contract provides comprehensive software solutions for licensing management across state agencies, boards, and participating public entities. The vehicle enables procurement of specialized software designed to process registration and renewal applications, maintain regulatory compliance, store documents, and offer advanced license management capabilities. Eligible users include state colleges and universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and associated nonprofit organizations. The software solutions are structured across three service tiers (Standard, Professional, and Enterprise), offering scalable functionality for diverse organizational needs.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department, with GL Suite, Inc. as a primary contractor alongside three additional vendors in the 005 Professional Board Licensing Vendor Pool. The contract's total value is $472,823.01, covering a five-year period from December 12, 2024, to May 30, 2026, with potential for two additional twelve-month renewals. The contract type is a cooperative purchasing agreement, allowing participating entities to conduct competitive selections among awarded vendors through a structured proposal request process. Vendor selection is based on a 100-point evaluation system, with 50 points for solution capabilities, 30 points for staff qualifications, and 20 points for cost, ensuring a comprehensive and competitive procurement approach.