User Access Review Certification Solution

The State of North Dakota Office of Management and Budget is soliciting proposals under RFP SRC000459 for a User Access Review Certification software solution. This cooperative purchasing contract seeks a system to enable managers and security administrators to perform auditable reviews of roles, rights, and access levels, specifically for highly regulated domains such as banking, Medicaid, child welfare, and public benefits eligibility. The solution must be capable of identifying orphaned, dormant, privileged, duplicate, or inappropriate access. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, via the NDBuys portal. The selection process utilizes a 100-point scale, with 80 points allocated to the technical proposal and 20 points to the cost proposal. Technical evaluation focuses on the IT solution, enterprise specifications, product support, and the offeror's experience. The resulting contract will be governed by North Dakota law, with venue in the District Court of Burleigh County. Key requirements include strict ADA compliance conforming to 28 CFR 35.200, detailed data portability via API or SQL, and adherence to state auditor authority under N.D.C.C. 54-10-28. Payment terms are set at 45 calendar days following the receipt of an approved invoice, and the contractor must accept government credit cards. The contractor is required to begin the project plan within five business days of signing. Final acceptance occurs after all deliverables are completed and the product is fully implemented in the live production environment, followed by a 60-day state review period and a 12-month conformity verification window.