IT+Renewal+-+Signed.pdf

This document is a Contract Amendment (Amendment Number 2) for State Contract 449 - IT Network Support Services, involving the State of North Dakota, acting through its State Procurement Office, and Network Center, Inc. as the contractor. The amendment is specifically between the State of North Dakota's Com Council and Network Center, Inc.

The amendment focuses on two primary modifications: the implementation of a Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program and contract renewal terms. The TPRM program helps classify, evaluate, and monitor third-party vendors' security risks, which went into effect on July 1, 2023. The contract requires the contractor to undergo an annual third-party security questionnaire at no additional cost. Regarding renewal, the original contract commenced on September 22, 2022, for an initial nine-month period with an option to renew for up to four years. This amendment extends the contract for an additional 12 months, changing the expiration date to June 30, 2025, with two remaining potential renewals. The contract can be further extended for an additional twelve months beyond this amendment.