24-006+RFP+-+Website+Design+&+Support.pdf

RFP No: 24-006 – Website Design & Support Due: November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM CT

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NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT

• Email this notification to NDSCS immediately upon receipt of the RFP documents.

This notification indicates that your company has received the proposal document and will or will not offer a proposal response:

Email: Jen Steinborn, jennifer.steinborn@ndscs.edu Phone: 701-671-2428

Request for Proposal No. 24-006 Website Design & Support

The initial term of this contract shall be effective for one (1) year, with annual renewal.

This contract may be extended up to nine (9) years, ten (10) years total. Rebid for (2034)

RFP Due: November 20, 2024, 3:00 PM CT

This solicitation is posted online at:

https://www.omb.nd.gov/doing-business-state/procurement/solicitations-and-bidding-opportunities.

Vendors must check this website for any addendums and notices related to this solicitation.

Will your company be submitting a response? ☐ YES ☐ NO

Offeror’s Company Name: _____________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________________________________

By (Company Representative) __________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________

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To: Website Design & Support Agencies

From: Kari Hasbargen

Assistant Director of Facilities Management

Date: September 25, 2024

RE: Request for Proposal No. 24-006 – Website Design & Support

Due: November 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is requesting sealed proposals to establish and award a contract to re-design and develop of the College’s website (www.ndscs.edu) and the Alumni website (www.ndscsalumni.com) and create an Intranet for internal usage. The initial term of this contract shall be effective for one (1) year, with annual renewal. This contract may be extended up to nine (9) years, ten (10) years total, upon mutual agreement of the Offeror and NDSCS. There will be annual review of the contract at which time Offeror is to provide NDSCS with current pricing. The contract will be rebid for 2034.

Upon receipt of this request, please review the complete proposal instructions, specifications, terms, conditions, and the NDSCS Service Contract. Please indicate on the “Notification of Receipt” (page 1) if your Agency will be submitting a response to our request.

Only sealed Proposals will be accepted. Electronic, Faxed, and Email Proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be received before 3:00 PM CT, November 20, 2024.

Envelopes or containers must be marked on the outside envelope:

“RFP No: 24-006 – Website Design & Support – Attn: Kari Hasbargen”.

Please read the enclosed insurance and indemnity requirements in the NDSCS Service Contract that is included with the RFP information. Only the Offeror(s) awarded the work will be required to sign a service contract and provide proof of insurance, after the RFP is awarded and before any work can be done.

If the successful Offeror requires NDSCS to sign their own contract, a copy of the contract must be submitted with proposal.

The location of the proposal receipts will be in Conference Room # 116, Patterson Maintenance Center, North Dakota State College of Science, 1245 7th Street North, Wahpeton, ND 58076. (This is not the response mailing address).

If you have any questions concerning this proposal, please email Jen Steinborn, Purchasing Officer at jennifer.steinborn@ndscs.edu.

Failure to comply with instructions, and terms and conditions could disqualify your proposal.

Thank you for your anticipated response to the Request for Proposal.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Section One - Offeror Instructions

1.0 Proposal Documents

1.1 Contact Person, Telephone, E-mail

1.2 RFP Schedule

1.3 Return Mailing Address and Deadline for Receipt of Proposals

1.4 Assistance to Offerors with a Disability

1.5 Deadline for Receipt of Questions and Objections

1.6 Secretary of State Registration Requirements

1.7 Bidders List

1.8 Amendments to the RFP

1.9 Addenda

1.10 Notice Provided

1.11 Letter of Interest

Section Two - Background Information

2.0 College Background Information

2.1 Project Background

2.2 Budget

Section Three - Scope and Schedule

3.0 Purpose of the RFP

3.1 Qualifications

3.2 Project Goals

3.3 Scope of Project

3.4 Price

3.5 Location of Work

3.6 Required Licenses

3.7 Federal Requirements

3.8 References

Section Four - General Contract Information

4.0 Contract Type

4.1 Term of Contract

4.2 Annual Extension of Contract

4.3 Payment Terms

4.4 Purchasing Card

4.5 Pricing

4.6 Consideration

4.7 Taxes and Taxpayer Identification

4.8 Travel

4.9 Time is of the Essence

4.10 Request for Proposal as Part of the Contract

4.11 Security

4.12 Delivery

4.13 Returns

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4.14 Post Warranty Repair

4.15 Termination of Contract

4.16 Force Majeure

4.17 Indemnification

4.18 Insurance Requirements

4.19 Works for Hire

4.20 Work Product, Equipment and Materials

4.21 Confidentiality

4.22 Inspection and Investigations

4.23 Compliance with Public Records Law

4.24 Independent Entity

4.25 Project Staffing

4.26 Ownership And Publication of Materials

4.27 Assignments and Subcontractors

4.28 Spoliation – Preservation of Evidence

4.29 Severability

4.30 Applicable Law and Venue

4.31 Non-Discrimination

4.32 Audit

4.33 On-Campus Parking

4.34 On-Campus Notification

4.35 Safety Requirements

4.36 Contract Amendment

4.37 Relationship of Parties

4.38 Clery Act Notification

4.39 Access to Records

4.40 Federal Requirements

4.41 Modification

4.42 Notice

4.43 Tobacco Policy

4.44 Binding Contract

4.45 NDUS Contract

4.46 Additional Terms and Conditions

4.47 Standard Contract Provisions

Section Five - Evaluation Criteria and Offer Selection

5.0 Evaluation Criteria and Award

5.1 Supplementary Information

5.2 Prompt Payment Discount

5.3 Award – Tie Proposal Response Preference

Section Six - Proposal Format and Content

6.0 Proposal Format and Content

6.1 Proposal Requirements and Organization

6.2 Required Enclosures

Section Seven - Standard Proposal Information

7.0 Additional Terms

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7.1 Supplemental Terms and Conditions

7.2 Authorized Signature

7.3 Non-Collusion

7.4 NDSCS Not Responsible for Preparation Costs

7.5 Supplied Materials

7.6 Conflict of Interest

7.7 Offeror’s Certification

7.8 Offer Held Firm

7.9 Amendments to Proposals and withdrawals of Proposals

7.10 Alternate Proposals

7.11 Corrections

7.12 Subcontractor

7.13 Joint Ventures

7.14 Disclosure of Proposal Contents and Compliance with North Dakota Open Records Laws

7.15 Proposal Opening

7.16 Fax, Email, and Electronic Proposals

7.17 Late Proposals

7.18 Evaluation of Proposals

7.19 Award

7.20 Right of Rejection

7.21 Minor Informalities

7.22 Clarification of Offers

7.23 Discussions and Best and Final Offers

7.24 Negotiations

7.25 Failure to Negotiate

7.26 Prices, Currency

7.27 Pricing (Unit and Total Pricing)

7.28 Taxes

7.29 Specifications, Brand Name or Equivalent

7.30 Specifications, Compliance

7.31 Notice of Intent to Award – Offeror Notification of Selection

Attachment A - NDSCS – Wahpeton, ND Campus Map Appendix A - Signature Page Contractor Services Agreement - Draft

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Section One - Offeror Instructions

1.0 Proposal Documents

It is the sole responsibility to the Offeror to be certain that it has received a full set of the Proposal Documents when preparing to respond. Upon submission of its Proposal, the Offeror shall be deemed conclusively to have been in possession of a full set of proposal documents.

Offerors are expected to examine the entire RFP, including all specifications, requirements, and instructions. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror’s risk.

1.1 Contact Person, Telephone, E-mail

The Purchasing Officer or the Assistant Director of Facilities Management are the point of contact for this RFP.

All Agency communications regarding this RFP must be directed to the Purchasing Officer or the Assistant Director of Facilities Management. Unauthorized contact regarding the RFP with other employees of NDSCS may result in the Offeror being disqualified, and the Agency may also be suspended or disbarred from the state bidders list.

PURCHASING OFFICER: Jen Steinborn

PHONE: 701-671-2428

E-MAIL: jennifer.steinborn@ndscs.edu

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Kari Hasbargen E-MAIL: kari.hasbargen@ndscs.edu

1.2 RFP Schedule

This schedule of events represents NDSCS’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed for this RFP. If a component of this schedule, such as the deadline for receipt of proposals, is delayed, the rest of the schedule will be shifted by the same number of days.

The approximate RFP schedule is as follows:

• RFP Issued: September 25, 2024

• Deadline for receipt of questions and objections related to the RFP: October 23, 2024, 12:00 PM CT

• Responses to questions / RFP amendments (if required): November 5, 2024

• Proposals due by: November 20, 2024, 3:00 PM CT

• NDSCS issues Notice of Intent to Award a Contract approximately: TBD mailto:jennifer.steinborn@ndscs.edu

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1.3 Return Mailing Address and Deadline for Receipt of Proposals Offerors must submit six (6) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of their proposal in a sealed envelope or package.

Envelopes or packages containing proposals must be clearly addressed as described below to ensure proper delivery and to avoid being opened by NDSCS before the deadline for receipt. Envelopes or packages must be addressed as follows:

RFP OPENING DATE – November 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT North Dakota State College of Science Attn: Kari Hasbargen, Assistant Director of Facilities Management 800 6th Street North, Stop 1245 Wahpeton, ND 58076

Proposals must be received by NDSCS at the location specified no later than the date and time specified in the RFP schedule. Proposals will not be publicly read at the opening.

Proposals may not be delivered verbally, by facsimile transmission, or by other telecommunication or electronic means. Offerors may fax or electronically transmit signed proposals to a third party who must deliver the proposal to the location indicated above by the date and time designated as the deadline for receipt of proposals.

Offerors assume the risk of the method of dispatch chosen. NDSCS assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any delivery service. Postmarking by the due date will not substitute for actual proposal receipt by NDSCS.

An Offeror’s failure to submit its proposal prior to the deadline will cause the proposal to be rejected. Late proposals or amendments will not be opened or accepted for evaluation.

1.4 Assistance to Offerors with a Disability

Offerors with a disability that needs an accommodation must contact the Purchasing Officer prior to the deadline for receipt of proposals so that reasonable accommodation can be made.

1.5 Deadline for Receipt of Questions and Objections

Offerors must carefully review this solicitation, the contract, risk management provisions, and all attachments for defects, questionable, or objectionable material. All questions must be in writing and directed to NDSCS, addressed to the Purchasing Officer, and cite the subject RFP number. The Purchasing Officer must receive these written requests by the deadline specified in the RFP Schedule of Events to allow issuance of any necessary amendments. If no deadline is specified, questions or objections must be received at least 7 days prior to solicitation closing.

This will also help prevent the opening of a defective solicitation and exposure of Offeror's proposals upon which an award could not be made. Protests based on the content of the solicitation will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the Purchasing Officer, in writing, before the time indicated in the Schedule of Events.

If the question may be answered by directing the questioner to a specific section of the RFP, then the Purchasing Officer may answer the question over the telephone. Other questions may be more complex and may require a

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1.6 Secretary of State Registration Requirements

The North Dakota Secretary of State has registration requirements for individuals and businesses transacting business in North Dakota. If the successful Offeror is determined to have a registration requirement with the North Dakota Secretary of State, they must be registered before the contract award and registration must remain active for the duration of the contract period (N.D.C.C. § 54-44.4-09.1)

See the OMB Guidelines to Vendor Registry for more information.

Visit the Secretary of State's Vendor Registration webpage for information on registration requirements and fees.

Visit FirstStop, the Secretary of State's business and licensing software, for online form options.

• Check the Business Records database to see if a business is registered.

• Contact Secretary of State's office by email (sos@nd.gov) or call 701-328-2900 (choose menu item 2, then option 1).

• If you need to register, fees apply.

• Vendors may need to obtain businesses licenses. See the list of licenses required of businesses in the

State of North Dakota. The link includes information on who to contact, application fees, renewal dates, and the legal reference.

1.7 Bidders List

Individuals or business entities desiring to be notified of bidding opportunities may apply to be placed on the Bidders List (N.D.C.C. § 54-44.4-09) Bidders Lists are used to notify vendors when solicitations are issued on the State Procurement Office Online system (SPO Online). Placement on the Bidders List does not guarantee a vendor will receive notice of every solicitation (N.D.A.C. § 4-12-05-01). There are no fees to register as a bidder.

The online application form requests contact information for the receipt of solicitation notices. The Bidders List application and SPO Online system use commodity codes to identify categories of goods, services, and information technology.

Visit the OMB website for instructions and the online Bidders List Application:

Bidders List Registration Website For assistance with Bidders List Registration, contact State Procurement Help Desk at 701-328-1728 or infospo@nd.gov.

1.8 Amendments to the RFP

If an amendment to this RFP is issued it will be provided to all Offerors who were notified of the RFP and to those that have requested a copy of the RFP from the Purchasing Officer.

1.9 Addenda

Any addenda issued for this RFP shall be included in proposal and will be a part of the contract. All addendums must be acknowledged on the outside of the respondent’s proposal envelope or package. If the addendums are not acknowledged on the outside of the envelope, the proposal will not be accepted.

1.10 Notice Provided

Notice of this solicitation has been provided in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 54-44.4-09.

https://www.omb.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/doing-business-with-the-state/procurement/vendor-reg-guidelines.pdf https://www.omb.nd.gov/doing-business-state https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/business https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/leadership-and-civic-engagement/business-reports-forms-and-licenses https://www.omb.nd.gov/doing-business-state/procurement/bidders-list-registration-and-maintenance mailto:infospo@nd.gov

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1.11 Letter of Interest

Agencies interested in receiving any notices related to this RFP are invited to contact the Purchasing Officer with the name of their Agency, contact person’s mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

The sole purpose of the letter of interest is to provide NDSCS with a contact person to receive any notices related to the RFP. Submission of a letter of interest is not a requirement for submitting a proposal.

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Section Two - Background Information

2.0 College Background Information

The North Dakota State College of Science is a comprehensive, associate degree-granting college founded on a tradition of quality and integrity. We deliver learner-focused education through a unique and evolving collegiate experience. Using innovative delivery strategies, NDSCS anticipates and responds to statewide and regional needs by providing access to occupational/technical programs, transfer programs, and workforce training.

At NDSCS, students gain real-world skills working with new technologies and equipment and learning from experts who have gained experience in the real world. Most importantly, graduates are prepared to jump into it with a challenging, high-paying, and rewarding career.

Founded in 1903, NDSCS is one of the oldest two-year, comprehensive, residential colleges in the nation. The main campus is located in Wahpeton, N.D. A second location, NDSCS-Fargo, is on 19th Avenue North in Fargo, N.D. A historical timeline of NDSCS can be found at https://www.ndscs.edu/about-ndscs/history.

NDSCS offers associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The College also offers a variety of distance education and online courses.

Approximately 97% of 2021 graduates are employed or pursuing additional college education.

It is the commitment of the North Dakota State College of Science to provide quality instruction and service, consistent with the highest standards of education.

Student Life NDSCS offers a complete collegiate experience including outstanding academics, residence halls and a vibrant campus life with student clubs and organizations, fine arts and athletics.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1903 (second oldest public two-year college in the country)

• Locations: Wahpeton, Fargo, Online

• Enrollment: 3,140 (fall 2023)

• Student Body: 54.3% men, 45.6% women

• Academic Programs: 100 Career Pathways (38 Associate Degree Options, 8 Diploma Options, 16

Certificate Options) (fall 2023)

• Placement Rate: 97% (2023 graduates)

• Activities: 30+ student clubs and organizations

• Athletics: Volleyball, Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, Softball, Baseball

• Nickname: Wildcats

• Financial Aid: Over $16 million awarded to 94% of students

• Housing: 72% of full-time, Wahpeton-based students live on campus

• Alumni: 38,000 active alumni https://www.ndscs.edu/about-ndscs/history

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2.1 Project Background

2.1.1 NDSCS currently uses Drupal as the CMS for our public websites.

2.1.2 We do not have a current website vendor.

2.1.3 Our previous vendor stopped supporting Drupal in 2023 which resulted in our sites not being updated to the current versions and having security issues.

2.1.4 ndscs.edu has approximately 1,600 pages. Current average monthly site visits are 100,000 and average monthly pages served 390,000. Hosting is currently through Pantheon.

2.1.5 ndscsalumni.com has approximately 190 pages. Current average monthly site visits are 3,000 and average monthly pages served 9,000.

2.1.6 intranet.ndscs.edu – The current internal communication site is not efficient. Anticipating a new site to utilize approximately 500 pages.

2.1.7 This RFP does not include other NDSCS sites (bookstore, athletics, catalog).

2.1.8 All third-party sites within the NDSCS.edu and NDSCSalumni.com sites are linked, not embedded.

2.1.9 We do not accept credit card payments through our sites. NDSCS uses a third-party site for this.

2.1.10 Current NDSCS website team includes one primary editor and multiple users with smaller editing roles.

Editors all have basic CMS understanding. There is one person on staff with previous developer/coding experience but is not up-to-date with current industry.

2.1.11 Website build team will include the Director of Marketing, Marketing and Design Manager, Marketing and Production Coordinator and the CIO.

2.2 Budget

NDSCS has not established a budget for this contract.

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Section Three - Scope and Schedule

3.0 Purpose of the RFP

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is seeking an Agency to re-design and develop the College’s website (www.ndscs.edu) and the Alumni website (www.ndscsalumni.com) and create an Intranet for internal usage. These should all use an Open Source Web Content Management System (CMS). We currently use Drupal as the CMS for our public websites. NDSCS seeks to provide its audiences with an engaging, interactive experience across a wide range of devices that communicates the College’s mission and attracts prospective students. The new site designs should follow the current NDSCS brand and colors.

• Primary Proposal: NDSCS website redesign and migration (ndscs.edu)

• Alternate Proposal #1: NDSCS Alumni website redesign and migration (ndscsalumni.com)

• Alternate Proposal #2: Intranet creation (intranet.ndscs.edu)

Note: This RFP does not include other NDSCS sites (bookstore, athletics, catalog).

3.1 Qualifications

The Offeror must have a minimum of 3 year’s experience in delivery of the specified services in the Scope of Project.

3.2 Project Goals

3.2.1 Attract prospective students and drive traffic to online interest and application forms.

3.2.2 Build the brand image of the College.

3.2.3 Provide information to prospective students, current students, families, alumni, business and community members.

3.2.4 Leverage social media tools.

3.2.5 Maximize search engine optimization.

3.2.6 The intent of the Intranet redesign is to create a curated site for essential campus information. The site would be entirely independent of the public website but would potentially leverage the development and design of the public site.

3.3 Scope of Project

The services the selected Offeror will be expected to provide under the contract upon request of NDSCS, will include, but are not limited to, the following:

3.3.1 Collaborate with NDSCS to develop a timeline for the initial development and implementation. Initial development and implementation must be done by August 1, 2025, for both the primary proposal and any alternates awarded. The ideal time to migrate the websites is over the summer when we have less traffic.

3.3.2 The NDSCS College Relations & Marketing Department will take the lead on user experience to primary architecture of the websites. Offeror will work closely with the NDSCS team on home page and template design.

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3.3.3 Primary Proposal: NDSCS website redesign and migration

3.3.3.1 New design (current integrations: employee directory, HR job listings, Google calendar, iframe). The design would include multiple page template options, must be responsive for multiple device types, and meet industry-standard specifications for accessibility.

3.3.3.2 Prefer an Open Source CMS - Currently using Drupal, but open to other proposed options with similar features. Offeror MUST provide continuous CMS support throughout the life of the contract or provide another open-source option they will support.

3.3.3.3 NDSCS.edu would have 5-10 content authors/editors. Our staff is very comfortable with the Drupal CRM admin side, but not as much experience on the developer side.

3.3.3.4 Migration of all current content (about 1,600 pages, 1,400 media files, and 560 documents). Individual pages include 300+ employee directories and 300+ news articles. NDSCS will assist with any current site clean-up prior to final migration.

3.3.3.5 Hosting - Currently through Pantheon, but open to other proposed options. Offeror will assist with identifying a hosting solution (may be 3rd party) and development on that platform.

3.3.3.6 Training as needed (applicable if there is a new CMS)

3.3.4 Alternate Proposal #1: NDSCS Alumni website redesign and migration (ndscsalumni.com)

3.3.4.1 A separate site with a look and feel that will blend with the premary .edu site and would use the same

CMS and hosting.

3.3.4.2 Site would have 1-5 users.

3.3.4.3 Migration of all current content (about 190 pages).

3.3.4.4 Alt. Proposal #1 would start after the primary site completion and would need to be completed by

August 1, 2025.

3.3.5 Alternate Proposal #2: Intranet (intranet.ndscs.edu)

3.3.5.1 Look and feel would blend with the primary .edu site, would use the same CMS, but be hosted on separate account.

3.3.5.2 The Intranet would be a curated site administrated by the ITS team for college employees, with approximately 40-50 distributed authors across campus. Sections or subsites of the main Intranet may be departments, services or project teams.

Essential features include:

3.3.5.3 Standardized design with page templates. (Collaboration and social media features are not required.)

3.3.5.4 Edit, save, and publish options.

3.3.5.5 Ability to create customizable URLs below the main page.

3.3.5.6 A multi-generational roll-back feature for pages/edits.

3.3.5.7 Timed content control (i.e., content items on specific pages appears on a specific date/time and are concealed on a specific date/time)

3.3.5.8 Contextual headers, as well as footers with standard and customizable content.

3.3.5.9 SAML SSO to the NDSCS Active Directory for administrators and authors, with potential to add SSO for employees.

3.3.5.10 Author training on the CMS.

3.3.6 Technical support and hosting will be on-going on a long-term basis for the life of the site and should include, but is not limited to:

3.3.6.1 Development, support, and upgrading of CMS and related modules for security, reliability, and features.

3.3.6.2 Help maintain security and plug-in updates to the CMS

3.3.6.3 Assistance with any design needs, i.e., Multiple page template structure designs

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3.3.6.4 Troubleshooting issues that may arise

3.3.6.5 Additional development will most likely occur during the life of the site.

3.4 Price

The price is all-inclusive. North Dakota State College of Science will not be responsible for cost not included in the proposal.

3.5 Location of Work

The Offeror will do most of the work off campus. On campus meetings may be required in the development stage. The Offeror should include in their proposal: transportation, lodging, and per diem costs sufficient to complete the scope of work.

3.6 Required Licenses

At the time specified by the deadline for submission of proposals, the Offeror must have and keep current any professional licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local laws for performance of this contract.

Offerors that do not possess required licenses at the time proposals are due will be determined non-responsive.

3.7 Federal Requirements

The Offeror must identify all known requirements that apply to the proposal, the evaluation, or the contract, including, but not limited to:

3.7.1 All digital resources purchased by NDSCS must comply with the standards defined in the Federal

Rehabilitation Act Section 508 and applicable state and federal laws regarding accessibility of digital information for individuals with disabilities.

3.8 References

Offerors must furnish information on similar projects that they have done. References should include the names of contact persons and their phone numbers.

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Section Four - General Contract Information

4.0 Contract Type

Fixed Price with Adjustment. The contract will be a fixed price contract with adjustment. A fixed price will be established for the scope of work. Any changes to the fixed price will be agreed upon between the parties, and the contract will be amended.

4.1 Term of Contract

The term of this contract will be for one (1) year, with annual review. The contract can be renewed on an annual basis for an additional nine (9) years upon mutual agreement of the parties (10 years total contract). Option for annual renewal will be contingent on (1) mutual agreement to renew, (2) prices at time of renewal, (3) the Offeror’s performance, and (4) quality of product. Any price increases would need to be submitted in advance and include supporting documentation.

4.2 Annual Extension of Contract.

If the Offeror wishes to extend for another year, they must submit new annual pricing no later than 30 days before the contract expiration date. A new signed NDSCS service contract, insurance certificate form the Offeror’s insurances agent, and letter of endorsement from the Offeror’s insurance company (not the insurance agent) will be required before a contract extension is issued by NDSCS.

4.3 Payment Terms

Payment will be made within thirty days after receipt of a correct invoice. All invoices and payment inquires must be directed via email to: ndscs.marketing@ndscs.edu

Attn: Lee Schwartz, Marketing Director North Dakota State College of Science 800 6th Street North Wahpeton, ND 58076-0001

Prepayment – NDSCS will not make any advance payments before performance by the Offeror under this Contract.

Prompt Payment Discount Terms offered by the Offeror may be taken by NDSCS if payment is made within the specified terms.

4.4 Purchasing Card

Payment will be made with a Purchase/Credit Card and the Offeror agrees to not apply or pass on any additional fee associated with the use of a credit card purchase to NDSCS.

4.5 Pricing

Pricing under this Contract will be as follows:

Pricing, Firm-Fixed with Adjustment Provisions. The total proposal price is to include all discounts and deductions, and is to be less federal and state taxes, for which exemption certificates will be furnished upon request. Pricing will be firm for the first 12 months of the Contract period, after which time the Offeror may submit a request for a price increase to the Purchasing Officer. Requests for a price increase or decrease must include a copy of the manufacturer's official notice or other evidence that the increase or decrease is applicable to all customers. NDSCS reserves the right to accept or reject, within 30 days, or cancel the Contract. The price

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4.6 Consideration

NDSCS agrees to pay the Offeror as follows: within (Thirty) 30 days of receipt of invoices and statement from the Offeror.

4.7 Taxes and Taxpayer Identification

The Offeror will provide its federal employer ID number to NDSCS before any payments will be made by NDSCS.

An Offeror performing any contract, including service contracts, for the United States Government, State of North Dakota, counties, cities, school districts, park board or any other political subdivisions within North Dakota is not exempt from payment of sales or use tax on material and supplies used or consumed in carrying out contracts.

In these cases, the Offeror is required to file returns and pay sales and use tax just as required for contracts with private parties.

An Offeror performing any contract, including a service contract, within North Dakota is also subject to the corporation income tax, individual income tax, and withholding tax reporting requirements, whether the contract is performed by a corporation, partnership, or other business entity, or as an employee of the Offeror. In the case of employees performing the services in the state, the Offeror is required to withhold state income tax from the employees' compensation and remit to the state as required by law. Contact the North Dakota Tax Department at 701-328-1248 or visit its web site for more information.

4.8 Travel

The Offeror acknowledges travel costs are covered by the Contractual Amount and will not invoice NDSCS for travel costs. Should additional travel be required, it must be agreed upon prior to travel by the Offeror and

NDSCS.

4.9 Time is of the Essence

The Offeror hereby acknowledges that time is of the essence for performance under this contract unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties.

4.10 Request for Proposal as Part of the Contract

Part or all of this RFP and the successful proposal may be incorporated into the contract.

4.11 Security

Any security needs deemed necessary by a department or facility must be met by the Offeror, including but not limited to, such things as adding manufacturer security option packages to designated equipment; specialized security alterations to designated equipment; security clearances for drivers, set-up and installation people and service personnel. There may also be a requirement for “no split loads.” Trucks and personnel may be searched at any time while on NDSCS property. The contract shall comply with any and all security requirements as listed here in, and any others deemed necessary by a department or facility.

4.12 Delivery

Equipment must be delivered at no extra cost and is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide any and all required equipment in offloading of the order. Delivery dates will be arranged in advance with the Offeror and the ordering department. The equipment must be delivered and placed in the area requested by NDSCS. The Offeror is

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The Offeror will deliver commodities and services ordered under this Contract as follows:

4.12.1 Delivery is required by the date indicated on the cover sheet of this solicitation.

4.12.2 Unless otherwise indicated, orders are to ship complete.

If delivery requirements cannot be met within the specified time, the Offeror must notify NDSCS in writing of the delay and the approximate date delivery may be expected.

4.13 Returns

NDSCS shall not accept the delivery of any product that is visibly damaged. Product will be inspected upon receipt of delivery. If a product fails inspection by the receiving facility, the product will be rejected, and the Offeror must replace it immediately at no additional cost to NDSCS.

4.14 Post Warranty Repair

Repair services are a component of this contract and Offerors must be able to provide access to repair and maintenance services through their billing department only for repairs to equipment they have sold. Any Offeror providing service may not add additional fees for processing payments to subcontractors providing the repair service.

4.15 Termination of Contract

a) Termination without cause. This Contract may be terminated by mutual consent of both parties, or by either party upon 30 days' written notice.

b) Early Termination in the Public Interest. NDSCS is entering into this Contract for the purpose of carrying out the public policy of the North Dakota State College of Science, as determined by its governor, its legislative assembly, the State Board of Higher Education, and its courts. If this Contract ceases to further the public policy of NDSCS, in its sole discretion, NDSCS may terminate this Contract in whole or in part by written notice to the Offeror.

c) Termination for Lack of Funding or Authority. NDSCS by written notice to the Offeror, may terminate the whole or any part of this Contract under any of the following conditions:

i. If funding from federal, state, or other sources is not obtained and continued at levels sufficient to allow for purchase of the services or supplies in the indicated quantities or term.

ii. If federal or state laws or rules are modified or interpreted in a way that the services are no longer allowable or appropriate for purchase under this Contract or are no longer eligible for the funding proposed for payments authorized by this Contract.

iii. If any license, permit, or certificate required by law or rule, or by the terms of this Contract, is for any reason denied, revoked, suspended, or not renewed.

iv. Further, continuation of this Contract beyond June 30 of any odd-numbered year is contingent on continued legislative appropriation of funds for the purposes of this Agreement. If those appropriations are not forthcoming, NDSCS will notify the Offeror as soon as possible and the Contract will terminate

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v. Termination of this Contract under this subsection is without prejudice to any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued prior to termination.

vi. NDSCS may also terminate this Agreement if at the end of a State biennial period; the North Dakota State Legislature has not appropriated sufficient funds in the next biennium for the payment(s). The above remedies are in addition to any other remedies provided by law or the terms of the agreement.

d) Termination for Cause. NDSCS may terminate this Contract effective upon delivery of written notice to the Offeror, or any later date stated in the notice:

i. If funding from federal, state, or other sources is not obtained and continued at levels sufficient to allow for purchase of the services or supplies in the indicated quantities or term. If the Offeror fails to provide services required by this Contract within the time specified or any extension agreed to by NDSCS; or

ii. If the Offeror fails to perform any of the other provisions of this Contract, or so fails to pursue the work as to endanger performance of this Contract in accordance with its terms.

iii. The rights and remedies of NDSCS provided in this subsection are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Contract.

e) Termination, Deliveries. If the Contract is terminated for any reason, the Offeror is responsible for delivery of all commodities and services ordered prior to the termination, unless those orders had been canceled by

NDSCS.

4.16 Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be held responsible for delay or default caused by fire, riot, terrorism, pandemic (excluding COVID-19), acts of God, or war if the event was not foreseeable through the exercise of reasonable diligence by the affected Party, the event is beyond the Party’s reasonable control, and the affected Party gives notice to the other Party promptly upon occurrence of the event causing the delay or default or that is reasonably expected to cause a delay or default. If Offeror is the affected Party and does not resume performance within fifteen (15) days or another period agreed between the Parties, then NDSCS may seek all available remedies, up to and including termination of this contract pursuant to its Termination Section, and NDSCS shall be entitled to a pro-rata refund of any amounts paid for which the full value has not been realized, including amounts paid toward software subscriptions, maintenance, or licenses.

4.17 Indemnification

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and Offeror each agrees to assume its own liability for any and all claims of any nature including all costs, expenses and attorneys' fees which may in any manner result from or arise out of this agreement.

4.18 Insurance Requirements

See the attached sample service contract for full and liability insurance requirements.

a) Copy of proof of general liability insurance and automobile liability coverage is required from the insurance agent listing NDSCS as an “additional insured.”

AN “ADDITIONAL INSURED” ENDORSEMENT IS REQUIRED. The Offeror’s local insurance agency must furnish a certificate of insurance. The INSURANCE Company that provides the insurance (not the local agency) must provide an endorsement to NDSCS prior to the start of the work.

b) The Offeror who is awarded the proposal will be required to sign a Service Contract prior to starting any work (sample copy is in included with the specifications).

c) Winning Offeror is responsible for working with the City of Wahpeton for license/permit requirements.

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4.19 Works for Hire

The Offeror acknowledges that all work(s) under this Contract is a "work(s) for hire" within the meaning of the United States Copyright Act (Title 17 United States Code) and hereby assigns to NDSCS all rights and interests the Offeror may have in the work(s) it prepares under this Contract, including any right to derivative use of the work(s). All software and related materials developed by the Offeror in performance of this Contract for NDSCS will be the sole property of NDSCS, and the Offeror hereby assigns and transfers all its right, title, and interest therein to NDSCS. The Offeror will execute all necessary documents to enable NDSCS to protect NDSCS’s intellectual property rights under this section.

4.20 Work Product, Equipment and Materials

All work product, equipment, or materials created for NDSCS or purchased by NDSCS under this Contract belong to NDSCS and must be immediately delivered to NDSCS at NDSCS’s request upon termination of this Contract.

4.21 Confidentiality

The Offeror will not use or disclose any information it receives from NDSCS under this Contract that NDSCS has previously identified as confidential or exempt from mandatory public disclosure except as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Contract or as authorized in advance by NDSCS. NDSCS will not disclose any information it receives from the Offeror that the Offeror has previously identified as confidential and that NDSCS determines in its sole discretion is protected from mandatory public disclosure under a specific exception to the North Dakota public records law, N.D.C.C. ch. 44-04. The duty of NDSCS and the Offeror to maintain confidentiality of information under this section continues beyond the term of this Contract.

4.22 Inspection and Investigations

NDSCS reserves the right to conduct inspections and investigations related to the Offeror and the offered commodities or services, including but not limited to the firm, its facility, personnel, qualifications, and the commodities and/or services offered to make determinations regarding compliance with the requirements and responsibility of the Offeror. All material and workmanship will be subject to inspection and testing by NDSCS either at the point of manufacturer, place of storage, or upon receipt.

4.23 Compliance with Public Records Law

Under the North Dakota public records law and subject to the Confidentiality clause of this Contract, certain records may be open to the public upon request. Public records may include: (a) records NDSCS receives from Offeror under this Contract, (b) records obtained by either Party under this Contract, and (c) records generated by either Party under this Contract. Offeror agrees to contact NDSCS immediately upon receiving a request for information under the public records law and to comply with NDSCS’s instructions on how to respond to such request.

4.24 Independent Entity

Offeror is an independent entity under this Contract and is not a NDSCS employee for any purpose, including the application of the Social Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the North Dakota Unemployment Compensation Law and the North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance Act.

Offeror retains sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out Offeror’s activities and responsibilities under this Contract, except to the extent specified in this Contract.

4.25 Project Staffing

Prior to start of projects, NDSCS and Offeror will review schedules and required staffing.

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The Offeror will provide a list of all Registered Sex Offenders that will be working on NDSCS property prior to the start of the project. NDSCS reserves the right to restrict the access of individuals, registered as sex offenders, to NDSCS buildings & NDSCS property.

NDSCS reserves the right to approve or disapprove of workers assigned to perform work. The owner expects quality work and work to be expedited in a timely and efficient manner. Consideration will be given to past performance, ability to meet timelines, general cooperation, knowledge and expertise of those individuals who will be part of the project team. SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VARIOUS TRADES LEVEL MUST BE

COMPARABLE TO THAT LEVEL. OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EVALUATE WORKER

PERFORMANCE AS RELATED TO THE SKILL LEVEL.

4.26 Ownership And Publication of Materials

All material and other information generated under this contract shall be the sole property of NDSCS and such material shall be considered a work for hire under the copyright act. The Consultant has the right to retain copies of the materials or information generated under this Agreement.

4.27 Assignments and Subcontractors

Offeror may not assign or otherwise transfer or delegate any right or duty without NDSCS’s express written consent, provided, however, that Offeror may assign its rights and obligations hereunder in the event of a change of control or sale of all or substantially all of its assets related to this Contract, whether by merger, reorganization, operation of law, or otherwise. Should Assignee be a business or entity with whom NDSCS is prohibited from conducting business, NDSCS shall have the right to terminate in accordance with the Termination for Cause section of this Contract.

Offeror may enter subcontracts provided that any subcontract acknowledges the binding nature of this Contract and incorporates this Contract, including any attachments. Offeror is solely responsible for the performance of any subcontractor with whom Offeror contracts. Offeror does not have authority to contract for or incur obligations on behalf of NDSCS.

4.28 Spoliation – Preservation of Evidence.

The Offeror agrees to promptly notify NDSCS of all potential claims which arise from or result from this Contract.

Offeror further agrees to take all reasonable steps to preserve all physical evidence and information which may be relevant to the circumstances surrounding a potential claim, while maintaining public safety, and to grant NDSCS the opportunity to review and…