Olson+Effertz+Contract.pdf

This document is a State Contract for Recruitment Services between the State of North Dakota, acting through its Office of Management and Budget, State Procurement Office, and Olson Effertz Lobbying & Consulting LLC, located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The contract is a cooperative purchasing contract established pursuant to the North Dakota Century Code, available to state entities, institutions under the State Board of Higher Education, other government entities, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden.

The contract provides executive recruitment services on an as-needed basis, covering two categories: Executive Level and All Other. The compensation structure includes a 20% of salary fee, with a total marketing budget of up to $3000 per search. The first $500 of marketing expenses are provided by the contractor, with additional marketing dollars potentially approved by the state. The contract is effective from its execution date until December 31, 2021, with options for the state to extend or renew the contract for up to three additional twelve-month periods. The contractor will provide comprehensive recruitment services including candidate identification, screening, background checks, interview coordination, and assistance with negotiating compensation packages and employment terms.