Revised - Prospective Term Limit Study Consultants

The North Dakota Legislative Management is seeking proposals for consultant services for assistance in the study of the impact of term limits. The Legislative Management has assigned the study responsibilities to its interim Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee, Senator Jerry Klein, Chairman. The submission deadline is Friday, September 12, 2025. RFP - Prospective Term Limit Study Consultants

Update

On August 13, the closing date for this request for proposals was extended from a deadline of August 20, 2025, to a deadline of September 12, 2025.

How is payment structured for the awarded contract?

Payment generally is structured upon a phased delivery work product with the last 15 percent of the contract amount payable upon the committee's acceptance of the consultant's final report. 

Is there a preference that a proposed outlined budget be included in the proposal?

The proposal must include the price of the contract, inclusive of all costs. It is at the consultant's discretion whether costs are itemized.

Has information on term limits been produced by Legislative Council related to the issue of term limits?

The 2023-24 interim Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee studied the impact of term limits. Materials related to the committee's work can be found here

When will the committee make a decision on selecting a consultant?

At the committee's September 23, 2025 meeting, the committee plans to hear presentations from consultants who have submitted proposals and make a selection regarding the preferred consultant.