Information+Resource+Group+Contract.pdf

This document is a 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 Information Resource Group, a corporation located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The contract is established as a cooperative purchasing contract under North Dakota Century Code and is available to various state entities, educational institutions, governmental boards, and other public entities.

The contract covers consulting services across seven primary categories: Business Intelligence, Data Science, Application Development, Managed Services, Agile, User Experience Design, and Data Management & Governance. The contract term runs from its effective date until October 31, 2021, with potential extension options allowing the state to extend the contract for up to 12 months and potentially renew it up to three times for 24-month periods. Compensation is detailed in Exhibit A, which provides hourly rates for various job titles and experience levels, with both onsite and offsite rates specified. Rates vary based on experience level (Senior, Intermediate, Associate) and range from $65 to $175 per hour depending on the specific role and category of service. The contract includes a 10% retainage on deliverable payments and does not automatically renew, giving the state flexibility in future procurement.