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...
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is pursuing a noncompetitive purchase for strategic communications and content development support for AmeriCorps Serve ND through a contract with The Good Kids. The procurement seeks comprehensive communications services to enhance stakeholder engagement, improve digital presence, and clarify the office's mission and services. Specific deliverables include strategic messaging oversight, communications material development, content planning, and...
The State of North Dakota's Office of Management and Budget is seeking professional consulting services for Grant Management through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP Number: 110.7-25-129). The solicitation aims to establish two contract levels - a Primary and Secondary Contract - to provide comprehensive grant administration services for state, local, and tribal governments. Contractors will be responsible for managing grant-funded projects, including developing RFPs, reviewing bid documentation, creating compliant contracts, monitoring project progress, preparing financial reports, managing reimbursement requests, and developing closeout documentation. Minimum contractor qualifications include three years of experience managing grants, with proposals evaluated on a 100-point scale: 70 points for technical criteria (45 points for Scope of Work Strategy and 25 points for Experience and Qualifications) and 30 points for cost evaluation. Key procurement dates include a deadline for questions on December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM Central Time, proposal submissions due January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time, evaluation completion by January 15, 2026, and a Notice of Intent to Award by January 16, 2026.
The contract is structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement available to a broad range of governmental and nonprofit entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public schools, governmental boards, tribal agencies, and other eligible government organizations. Participation is voluntary, and no minimum work volume is guaranteed. The initial contract term is one year, with provisions for up to four renewal options and an additional 12-month extension. Contractors will be compensated through fully loaded hourly rates across six labor categories: Project Manager/Lead Grant Manager, Senior Grant Management Specialist, Grant Management Specialist, Financial/Compliance Analyst, Procurement/Contract Specialist, and Administrative/Reporting Support. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the hourly rates will be firm for the entire initial contract term, with payment processed within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt. The state will not be responsible for local, state, or federal taxes, and contractors must provide a valid federal employer identification number.