Timmons+Group+Contract.pdf

This document is a state contract for Data Architecture, Strategy and Technology Consulting Services between the State of North Dakota, specifically the Information Technology Department and State Procurement Office, and Timmons Group, Inc., a corporation based in Virginia. The contract is established as a cooperative purchasing contract under North Dakota Century Code and is available to various state entities, institutions, governmental boards, and public agencies.

The contract covers Business Intelligence consulting services with a defined compensation structure based on hourly rates for different professional roles, including GIS Technicians, Analysts, Software Engineers, and Program Managers. Rates range from $55 to $195 per hour. The contract term is from its effective date until October 31, 2021, with no automatic renewal but with STATE reserving the right to extend the contract for up to 12 additional months. The contract includes provisions for project deliverables such as a Project Kickoff Meeting, Project Management Plan, and Post-Implementation Report, with specific acceptance criteria for each. Timmons Group is required to provide personnel, equipment, and services as specified, with STATE having the ability to terminate the contract under various conditions, including lack of funding or unsatisfactory performance.