Lawrence+&+Schiller+Signed+01-12-2021.pdf

This document is a State Contract (#268) between the State of North Dakota, acting through its Office of Management and Budget, and Lawrence & Schiller, Inc., a marketing communications firm located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The contract was executed on January 12, 2021, with an end date of September 30, 2022.

The contract covers marketing communications services to assist state, local, and tribal governments, with task orders developed based on specific pricing tiers. Hourly rates range from $130 to $150 for various roles including Account Director/Supervisor, Strategic Planning, Concept/Creative, Design/Layout, Market Research, and Admin Support. The contract includes an added value guarantee of 10 free labor hours per campaign at $75 per hour and specifies that media planning and placement costs are covered within the commission percentage. The state may extend the contract for up to twelve months and has the option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. The total contractual amount is firm for the contract duration and encompasses all costs, fees, and obligations of the contractor.