S2Tech+Contract.pdf

This document is a cooperative state contract for Data Architecture, Strategy and Technology Consulting Services between the State of North Dakota, specifically the Information Technology Department (STATE), and Seven Seas Technologies, Inc. dba S2Tech (CONTRACTOR). The contract is established pursuant to the North Dakota Century Code and is made available to various state entities, including higher education institutions, governmental bodies, counties, townships, public and secondary educational entities, tribal agencies, and transportation providers.

The contract covers two primary service categories: Application Development and Managed Services, with compensation detailed in Exhibit A through hourly rates for various professional roles ranging from Junior to Expert levels across onshore and offshore positions. The contract term begins on its effective date and ends on October 31, 2021, with no automatic renewal but with STATE reserving the right to extend the contract for up to 12 months and potentially execute up to three 24-month renewal options. The contract is a cooperative purchasing contract, meaning participation is optional, and the estimated contract volume is not predetermined. All deliverable payments are subject to a 10% retainage, with final payments made upon acceptance, and the contractor is prohibited from receiving advance payments.