Telephone - Long Distance Voice Services (ITD)

The North Dakota Telephone - Long Distance Voice Services state-wide contract, administered by the Information Technology Department (ITD), provides comprehensive telecommunications services for domestic outbound long distance and domestic toll-free communications. The vehicle is designed to support a broad range of governmental and quasi-governmental entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden. Services encompass a wide array of telecommunications solutions, including enterprise voice services, local access, internet connectivity, conferencing services, and network-related solutions across multiple service platforms.

The contract is primarily awarded to CenturyLink Communications, LLC (DBA Lumen Technologies Group) and has a current performance period from July 11, 2022, to July 10, 2026, with potential renewal options. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a cooperative purchasing state term contract with multiple service tiers and pricing models. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the agreement includes tiered pricing structures, fixed and usage-based rates, and provisions for service additions and modifications. State agencies require an IT review through the NDIT Service Portal, with exemptions for certain entities like the North Dakota University System, K-12 schools, and political subdivisions, who can procure services directly from the contractor.