North Dakota § 53-12.1-05 Competitive bidding - Investigation of a vendor

North Dakota Statutes

§ 53-12.1-05 — Competitive bidding - Investigation of a vendor

North Dakota § 53-12.1-05

Title 53Sports and Amusements

Ch. 53-12.1Lottery

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N.D. Cent. Code § 53-12.1-05 (2026).

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Before a contract for a gaming system or marketing services is awarded, the director shall:

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 i

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Before a contract for a gaming system or marketing services is awarded, the director shall:
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.