171_State+Contract+Summary.docx

This document is a North Dakota State Contract Summary for a Term Contract (Contract Number 171) covering Lab Equipment & Supplies through the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program. The contract is established under North Dakota Century Code and is available to a broad range of entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden.

The contract provides a cooperative purchasing vehicle for lab equipment and supplies, with pricing details accessible through specified websites. While participation is optional and the total contract volume is not predetermined, the contract enables multiple governmental and quasi-governmental entities to procure lab-related goods through a standardized purchasing mechanism. The contract's cooperative nature allows for flexible purchasing across various public sector organizations in North Dakota, with the intent of providing streamlined access to laboratory equipment and supplies at potentially advantageous pricing.