North Dakota Code 53-12.1-05 – Competitive bidding – Investigation of a vendor
Before a contract for a gaming system or marketing services is awarded, the director shall:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 53-12.1-05
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Use an open and competitive bid process which reflects the best interest of the state.
The director shall consider all relevant factors, including security, competence, experience, timely performance, and maximization of net proceeds; and
2. Conduct a thorough background investigation of the lottery’s gaming system and advertising agency vendors, all shareholders of ten percent or more interest, and all senior officers and directors of the vendors, including a parent or subsidiary corporation of the vendors. The director may use information of another government-authorized lottery or other source to determine the qualification and background of the vendors. The vendors shall submit appropriate investigation authorizations. The director may require any appropriate information from the vendors to preserve the integrity and financial security of the lottery.