Abilis+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 Abilis Solutions Corp. (CONTRACTOR), a Delaware corporation located in Portland, Maine. The contract is established as a cooperative purchasing contract under the North Dakota Century Code, available to state entities, institutions, governmental bodies, educational entities, tribal agencies, and other public entities.

The contract covers consulting services in two primary categories: Business Intelligence and Data Management & Governance. The compensation is structured with different hourly rates for various professional roles, ranging from $145-$315 per hour off-site and $185-$355 per hour on-site for positions such as Architect, Data Engineer, Senior Analyst, and Master Visualization Expert. The contract term is from its effective date until October 31, 2021, with an option for the STATE to extend up to 12 months subject to a 3% annual rate adjustment. All deliverable payments are subject to 10% retainage, and the STATE reserves the right to terminate the contract under specific conditions, including lack of funding, changes in law, or contractor performance issues.