Approved vendor registration requirements

All solicitations over the amount established for small purchases must state the requirements for registration as an approved vendor under North Dakota Century Code section 54-44.4-09. The procurement officer may: 1. Require all bidders or offerors to be registered as approved vendors by the deadline established for receipt of bids and proposals; 2. Make a determination to accept bids or proposals from vendors that are not approved and require the successful bidder or offeror to become registered before contract award; and 3. Make a determination that registration with the secretary of state and appointment of an agent for service of process in this state are not required and waive the registration requirement.