Days of our Legacy

The State of North Dakota's Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) under the State Investment Board (SIB) is soliciting proposals for the "Days of our Legacy" project, a comprehensive website building and data management initiative for the North Dakota Legacy Fund. The procurement is divided into two categories: Category A for Website Creation/Management and Category B for Data Management, with offerors able to submit proposals for one or both categories. The primary objectives include developing a public-facing website that consolidates investment holdings data, improves accessibility, and meets statutory transparency requirements under N.D.C.C. 21-10-06.3. The website must be publicly accessible 24/7, feature comprehensive content management, include an "About Us" section, Legacy Fund history, funding information, and a glossary, with advanced data visualization and reporting capabilities. Mandatory qualifications include five years of government sector website development and data management experience, with two URL examples required for Category A. The evaluation will be based on a 100-point scale, with 85 technical points (IT Solution 50, Enterprise Specifications 10, Product Support 10, Experience and Qualifications 15) and 15 cost points. Key deadlines include January 5, 2026, for questions, January 28, 2026, for proposal submission, with initial evaluation by February 11, 2026, and a targeted contract execution in April 2026.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the solicitation. The state operates a Windows-based desktop environment with STAGEnet network services and utilizes Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory for authentication, preferring Microsoft SQL Server databases. Integration requirements include connecting with the state's Azure Active Directory and hosting under the nd.gov domain, with compliance to all state security and data classification standards. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the solicitation does not specify a maximum contract value, though it indicates that funds have been appropriated for the project. The contractor must provide a Project Management Institute-certified Project Manager and comply with the state's Project Management Body of Knowledge methodology and Risk Management Framework following NIST 800-37R2 standards. The project requires full website implementation by September 30, 2026, using June 2026 data, with a contract term of one year and potential for up to three twelve-month renewals. Ongoing support includes data aggregation and transformation services, with a minimum 90-day warranty, comprehensive technical support, service level agreements, and maintenance services including regular patches and upgrades.