IT project management services

Active Statewide contract Washington Awarded

Contract number
14822
Awardee
SOPHUS IT SOLUTIONS
Contracting organization
Department of Enterprise Services

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The Washington State Statewide Contract 14822 provides comprehensive Information Technology (IT) professional services across two primary categories: IT Project Manager Solutions (PM) and Quality Assurance Services (QA). The PM category covers journey, senior, and expert-level IT Project Managers who are responsible for monitoring and managing technology projects using industry-standard project management techniques. These professionals must demonstrate expertise in creating project estimates, reporting, resource planning, and stakeholder communication, with a focus on integrating new technologies and adhering to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) principles.

The contract is awarded to Sophus IT Solutions by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services, with a performance period from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2028. As a statewide contract, it covers the entire state of Washington and encompasses various UNSPSC and NIGP codes related to IT consulting, technical services, and geographic information systems. The contract's use may be subject to collective bargaining requirements under RCW 41.06.142, and potential users are advised to consult with their labor relations representatives. The QA services component focuses on independent assessment of project management processes, including software testing, validation, and root cause analysis in alignment with the Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer's requirements.

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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 SOPHUS IT SOLUTIONS by Department of Enterprise Services in Washington on April 1, 2024.

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