NSA+Amendment+1+Signed+12-14-2022.pdf

This is a Contract Amendment (Amendment No. 1) between the State of North Dakota, acting through its North Dakota Oilseed Council (STATE), and the National Sunflower Association (CONTRACTOR). The amendment pertains to Contract Number 504, which is a statewide contract for oilseed association services.

The amendment outlines the Scope of Service for the 2023 contract year, detailing six primary service areas: Research ($215,000), Domestic Promotion ($45,000), Foreign Market Development ($40,000), Communications ($30,000), Crop Protection ($20,000), and additional administrative requirements. The total compensation is not to exceed $350,000, to be paid in three installments of $116,666.00 on 2-1-2023, 5-1-2023, and 8-1-2023. The contract includes a renewal option allowing the state to execute up to four 12-month renewal periods upon satisfactory initial contract completion. Key contract restrictions include no lobbying and requirements for annual audit reports, meeting minutes, and state recognition on publications.