FINAL+SIGNED+NDDPLC.USADPLC+25.26+Contract.pdf

This is a contract between the State of North Dakota, acting through its North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council, and USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council (USADPLC) dba USA Pulses, located in Moscow, Idaho. The contract is an agreement between a state agency and a national agricultural trade organization to support dry pea and lentil market development, research, and advocacy efforts.

The contract covers a range of services including foreign and domestic market development programs, scientific research, and policy advocacy for dry peas and lentils. The total contractual amount is $950,000, to be paid in four installments of $237,500 between July 2025 and May 2026. Specific allocations include $92,089 for market development, $217,885 for contract services, $230,427 for scientific research, and $67,137 for research and national advocacy. The contract has an initial term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the potential for the State to execute up to five one-year renewal options. The contractor is responsible for conducting market development programs, research initiatives, and policy engagement to support North Dakota dry pea and lentil producers.