RANDA+Contract.pdf

This document is a state contract between the State of North Dakota, specifically the Information Technology Department in cooperation with the Office of Management and Budget State Procurement Office, and R & A Solutions, Inc. (dba RANDA Solutions), a technology consulting firm located in Franklin, Tennessee. The contract is a cooperative purchasing contract established under North Dakota Century Code and is available to various state entities, including state and local government agencies, educational institutions, tribal agencies, and other qualifying public organizations.

The contract covers Data Architecture, Strategy and Technology Consulting Services, with a specific focus on Business Intelligence services. The contract term runs from the effective date until October 31, 2021, with options for the state to extend up to 12 months beyond the current termination date and potentially renew up to three times for 24-month periods. The compensation is detailed in Exhibit A, which provides a comprehensive rate card for various technology consulting roles ranging from Application Architects to Systems Engineers, with rates varying across five years and different experience levels. The contract includes provisions for project deliverables such as a Project Kickoff Meeting, Project Management Plan, and Post-Implementation Report, with a structured payment schedule tied to these deliverables. The state will not make advance payments, and all invoices are subject to a 10% retainage, with payment to be made within 45 calendar days after receipt of an approved invoice.