CATCH+Intelligence+Contract.pdf

This document is a Data Architecture, Strategy and Technology Consulting Services contract (Contract 096) between the State of North Dakota, specifically the Information Technology Department and Office of Management and Budget, and People Services Center, Inc. d/b/a CATCH Intelligence, located in Omaha, NE. The contract is established under North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) sections 54-44.4-13 and is a cooperative purchasing contract available to state entities, political subdivisions, counties, townships, public and nonprofit organizations, and tribal agencies.

The contract covers consulting services in two primary categories: Business Intelligence and Data Science, with hourly rates ranging from $95-$185 depending on the role and whether services are performed off-site or on-site. The contract term runs from its effective date until October 31, 2021, with no automatic renewal. The state has options to extend the contract for up to 12 months or execute up to three 24-month renewal periods. Compensation is subject to a 10% retainage, and the contractor will be paid according to a detailed compensation schedule in Exhibit A. The contract includes provisions for project deliverables such as a Project Kickoff Meeting, Project Management Plan, and Post-Implementation Report, with specific requirements and acceptance criteria for each deliverable.