Description
The State of North Dakota is issuing a non‑competitive sole‑source procurement for a comprehensive lodging performance data platform that aggregates hotel reservation data and short‑term‑rental (Airbnb, Vrbo) information into a single, verifiable system. The vendor will provide the data platform, ongoing data feeds, integration with the Tourism Economics Symphony system, and dedicated support services for the State and optional participating destination marketing organizations (DMOs). The contract is initially for two years with two optional 24‑month renewals, potentially lasting up to six years.
• Deliver an integrated data platform merging hotel and short‑term‑rental data, including daily reservations, pricing, occupancy, and revenue metrics.
• Provide data integration with the Symphony platform and ongoing technical support, account management, and data‑sharing coordination with the State Tax Commissioner.
• Offer optional participation for DMOs at a reduced fee, covering either short‑term‑rental data, hotel data, or both, on a voluntary basis.