Applied+Engineering+Contract.pdf

This document is a state contract for Data Architecture, Strategy and Technology Consulting Services between the State of North Dakota, specifically the Information Technology Department and Office of Management and Budget State Procurement Office, and Applied Engineering, Inc., a professional services company located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The contract is established as a cooperative purchasing contract pursuant to North Dakota Century Code, making it available to state entities, institutions, government subdivisions, counties, cities, townships, public and secondary educational entities, and other governmental organizations.

The contract covers Application Development consulting services with two job classifications: Standard and Senior, at respective maximum hourly rates of $105 and $115 for both onsite and offsite work. The contract term is from its effective date until October 31, 2021, with no automatic renewal but with state options to extend up to 12 months or renew for up to three 24-month periods. The contract includes provisions for deliverables such as a Project Kickoff Meeting, Project Management Plan, and Post-Implementation Report, with specific acceptance criteria and collaborative requirements between the state and the contractor. The contractor is responsible for providing personnel, project management, and consulting services, with the state retaining the right to review and approve assigned staff and project outcomes.