IT project management services

Active Statewide contract Washington Awarded

Contract number
14822
Awardee
STELLAR ASSOCIATES, LLC
Contracting organization
Department of Enterprise Services

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The Washington Statewide Contract 14822 provides comprehensive Information Technology (IT) professional services across two primary categories: IT Project Manager Solutions (PM) and Quality Assurance Services (QA). Under the PM category, consultants at journey, senior, and expert levels offer advanced project management capabilities, including project estimation, reporting, resource planning, and technology integration. These professionals utilize Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) principles to monitor and manage technology projects, communicating key project information to stakeholders. The QA category focuses on independent assessment of project management processes, with consultants specializing in software testing, validation, root cause analysis, and operating within Agile environments, adhering to Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer's requirements.

The Statewide Contract is awarded to Stellar Associates, LLC 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 Washington state government agencies and potentially other eligible entities. The contract supports various technology service domains, including geographic information systems, access management, data standardization, database information retrieval, and data conversion services. Potential users should note that contract usage may be subject to collective bargaining agreements and should consult with their labor relations representatives. The contract is categorized under multiple UNSPSC and NIGP codes, reflecting its broad technological service scope.

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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 STELLAR ASSOCIATES, LLC by Department of Enterprise Services in Washington on April 1, 2024.

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