22nd+Century+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 and State Procurement Office, and 22nd Century Technologies Inc., a corporation located in Somerset, New Jersey. The contract is established as a cooperative purchasing contract under North Dakota Century Code and is available to various state entities, political subdivisions, educational institutions, government agencies, and other qualifying organizations.

The contract covers consulting services across three primary categories: Application Development, Agile, and User Experience Design. The compensation is structured with both on-site and off-site hourly rates for various professional roles, ranging from $56.70 to $126.90 per hour. The contract term runs from its effective date until October 31, 2021, with no automatic renewal but with options for the state to extend the contract up to 12 months or execute up to three renewal options of 24 months each. All deliverable payments are subject to a 10% retainage, and the state will make payments within 45 calendar days after receipt of an approved invoice. The contract also includes provisions for project management, deliverables, and a comprehensive set of professional services with a total project budget to be determined on a per-project basis.