NDUS+SA+Fully+executed.pdf

This document is a Service Agreement between Sterling Infosystems, Inc. (doing business as Sterling Talent Solutions) and the North Dakota University System (NDUS), located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The agreement is dated January 13, 2017, and establishes a contractual relationship for employee screening and background check services.

The contract covers Sterling's Screening Direct platform, with an expected annual volume of $250,000 and 5,000-6,000 applicant/employee searches per contract year. The pricing includes two screening package options: a "Best Practice Suggestion" package with a locator select feature priced at $35.00 and a package without locator select priced at $28.00. Additional services can be added, such as federal criminal history checks ($2.25 per district), driving history checks, credit history checks, and professional license verifications. The initial term of the agreement is for thirty-six months, with the potential for renewal upon mutual written agreement. The contract governs screening services, including criminal background checks, social security trace, address verification, and other related screening components.