CATCH+Intelligence+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's State Procurement Office, and People Services Center, Inc. d/b/a CATCH Intelligence, located in Omaha, Nebraska. The contract was established under the North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) cooperative purchasing provisions and is available to state entities, political subdivisions, counties, townships, educational institutions, and other government bodies.

The contract covers consulting services in two primary categories: Business Intelligence and Data Science, with an hourly rate schedule ranging from $95-$185 per hour depending on the role (e.g., Jr. Application Developer, Senior Application Architect, Data Governance specialist). The contract term is from the effective date until October 31, 2021, with no automatic renewal. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 12 additional months and potentially renew it for three 24-month options. The contract includes comprehensive provisions for deliverables such as a Project Kickoff Meeting, Project Management Plan, and Post-Implementation Report, with specific acceptance criteria for each. Payment terms include a 10% retainage, and the contractor is responsible for providing various insurance coverages and complying with state technology standards.