S2Tech+Contract.pdf

This document is a state contract for Data Architecture, Strategy and Technology Consulting Services between the State of North Dakota, Information Technology Department (STATE) and Seven Seas Technologies, Inc. dba S2Tech (CONTRACTOR). The contract is established as a cooperative purchasing contract under the North Dakota Century Code and is made available to various state entities, educational institutions, governmental bodies, tribal agencies, and other public entities.

The contract covers two primary service categories: Application Development and Managed Services, with a comprehensive rate schedule for various professional roles ranging from junior to expert levels across onshore and offshore locations. The contract term begins on its Effective Date and ends on October 31, 2021, with STATE reserving the right to extend the contract for up to 12 months and potentially renew it up to three times for 24-month periods. Compensation is based on hourly rates specified in Exhibit A, with all deliverable payments subject to a 10% retainage. The contract is structured around six key deliverables: Project Kickoff Meeting, Project Management Plan, Template, Final Acceptance, Post-Implementation Report, and Closeout Meeting, each with specific expectations, completion dates, and acceptance criteria.