IT project management services

Active Statewide contract Washington Awarded

Contract number
14822
Awardee
MAXISYS, INC.
Contracting organization
Department of Enterprise Services

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The Washington Statewide Contract 14822 provides comprehensive IT professional services across two primary categories: IT Project Manager Solutions (PM) and Quality Assurance Services (QA). The PM category encompasses journey, senior, and expert level project management services focusing on technology project monitoring, management, and integration using industry-standard techniques outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Project managers are expected to create project estimates, conduct resource and capacity planning, and effectively communicate project status to stakeholders. The QA category includes consultants who perform independent assessments of project management processes, validate software and IT services, conduct root cause analysis, and operate proficiently in Agile environments while adhering to Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer's requirements.

MaxiSys, Inc. was awarded this statewide contract by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services, with a performance period from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2028. The contract covers multiple UNSPSC and NIGP codes related to information technology consultation, technical consulting, database management, and network consulting services. As a statewide contract, it is available for use across Washington state entities, though potential users are advised to consult with labor relations representatives due to possible collective bargaining considerations under RCW 41.06.142. The contract type is classified as a Statewide Contract, providing a standardized mechanism for procuring specialized IT professional services.

Description

Scope This Statewide Contract is divided into two (2) separate categories, each with three (3) subcategories: journey level, senior level, and expert level. IT Project Manager Services (PM) involves monitoring and management of technology projects using industry standard project and process management techniques. IT Project Managers must have excellent knowledge of standardized project management principles based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

This includes creating project estimates, reporting, resource, and capacity planning. IT Project Managers will recommend and guide the integration of new technology, depending on scope of the project, and communicates key project information (i.e. issues, risks, changes, accomplishments) to stakeholders. IT Project Managers must demonstrate ongoing industry best practices, techniques, and standards.

Quality Assurance (QA) is the work that involves the ongoing, independent assessment of project management processes and activities. Specifically, Information Technology (IT) Quality Assurance Services consultants evaluate, test and validate software and/or IT services. IT Quality Assurance Services consultants must have experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operate proficiently in an Agile environment.

QA consultants must have knowledge of the Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer's (OCIO) requirements and abide by the minimum qualifications outlined on the OCIO's website, policy 132-30 Minimum Project Quality Assurance Activities. Please note use of this Contract may be subject to collective bargaining and/or other requirements in accordance with RCW 41.06.142 and any applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

DES recommends Purchasers consult with their labor relations representative if they are interested in using this Contract. CATEGORIES: Category 1: IT Project Manager Solutions (PM) Category 2: Quality Assurance Services (QA)

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Who holds contract 14822?

Contract 14822 was awarded to MAXISYS, INC. by Department of Enterprise Services in Washington on April 1, 2024.

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