Elegant+Enterprise-Wide+Solutions+Contract.pdf

This document is a state contract (Contract 096) for Data Architecture, Strategy and Technology Consulting Services between the State of North Dakota, specifically the Information Technology Department (STATE), and Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions, Inc. (CONTRACTOR), a Virginia corporation located in Chantilly, VA. The contract was established pursuant to North Dakota Century Code and is a cooperative purchasing contract available to state entities, institutions, government entities, political subdivisions, counties, cities, townships, public primary and secondary educational entities, governmental boards, commissions, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, and transportation providers.

The contract covers Artificial Intelligence consulting services with specific hourly rates of $100 for offsite and $108 for onsite work. The contract term runs from its Effective Date until October 31, 2021, with no automatic renewal but with STATE reserving the right to extend the contract for up to 12 months beyond the current termination date. The contract includes provisions for up to three 24-month renewal options upon satisfactory initial contract completion. The compensation is firm for the contract duration and encompasses all direct and indirect costs, including fees, licenses, overhead, and other expenses. Payments will be made within 45 calendar days after receipt of an approved invoice, with 10% retainage held until final acceptance of deliverables.