Olsen+Effertz+Contract+Signed.pdf
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- Contract number
- 038-OLSO
- Issued by
- North Dakota
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This document is a State Contract for Professional Management Services between the State of North Dakota, acting through its Office of Management & Budget, State Procurement Office, and Olson Effertz Lobbying & Consulting, LLC, located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The contract is a cooperative purchasing agreement established under North Dakota Century Code, made available to North Dakota State agencies, institutions under the jurisdiction of Higher Education, state boards and commissions, and other state entities.
The contract covers a range of professional management services including general support, organizational management, association meetings, financial management, legislative and policy support, licensing and renewals, and related administrative functions. The initial contract term is from April 1, 2022, to March 30, 2023, with provisions for up to four 12-month renewal options. Compensation is based on executed participating addendums, with hourly rates subject to adjustment using the Consumer Price Index. The contract emphasizes compliance with state regulations, maintenance of confidentiality, data security standards, and adherence to North Dakota public records laws. Travel costs are included in the contractual amount, and the contractor is required to maintain specific insurance coverages and meet technology and data security standards.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Amendment#+3.pdf | ||
| Notice+of+Association+Mgmt+Services+Award+1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Participating+Addendum+Amendment.docx | DOCX document | |
| 038_StateContractSummary-OlsonEffertz-Updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| Amendment#+2.pdf | ||
| Amendment#+1+3-28-2023.pdf | ||
| Amendment#+4.pdf | ||
| Customer+SatisfactionSurvey.docx | DOCX document | |
| Participating+Addendum.docx | DOCX document | |
| Vendor+Response+Evaluation+Worksheet.docx | DOCX document |
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25. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE
This Contract is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Dakota.
Any action to enforce this Contract must be adjudicated exclusively in the state District Court of Burleigh County, North Dakota. Each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court and waives any claim of lack of jurisdiction or forum non conveniens.
26. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION - JURY TRIAL
State does not agree to any form of binding arbitration, mediation, or other forms of mandatory alternative dispute resolution. The parties have the right to enforce their rights and remedies in judicial proceedings.
State does not waive any right to a jury trial.
27. ATTORNEY FEES
In the event a lawsuit is instituted by State to obtain performance due under this Contract, and State is the prevailing party, Contractor shall, except when prohibited by N.D.C.C. § 28 26 04, pay State's reasonable attorney fees and costs in connection with the lawsuit.
28. NONDISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor agrees to comply with all laws, rules, and policies, including those relating to nondiscrimination, accessibility and civil rights. Contractor agrees to timely file all required reports, make required payroll deductions, and timely pay all taxes and premiums owed, including sales and use taxes, unemployment compensation and workers' compensation premiums. Contractor shall have and keep current at all times during the term of this Contract all licenses and permits required by law.
29. STATE AUDIT
All records, regardless of physical form, and the accounting practices and procedures of Contractor relevant to this Contract are subject to examination by the North Dakota State Auditor, the Auditor's designee, or Federal auditors, if required. Contractor shall maintain all of these records for at least three
(3) years following completion of this Contract and be able to provide them at any reasonable time.
STATE, State Auditor, or Auditor's designee shall provide reasonable notice to Contractor prior to conducting examination.
30. EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACT
This Contract is not effective until fully executed by both parties. If no start date is specified in the Term of Contract, the most recent date of the signatures of the parties shall be deemed the Effective Date.
CONTRACTOR
Olson Effertz Lobbying & Consulting, LLC
BY: <Signature> (2:),c,,(a - � I � r l1AL-
I U -1 'II. l .. ---- Kayla Effertz /(.levtvV s.e9identJ'e� 'Pat� Date: -1GI.,, B, Z0?,;7., STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
Acting through its State Procurement Office
BY:
Chad Keech
Procurement Manager
Date: 2/9/2022
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