IT project management services

Active Statewide contract Washington Awarded

Contract number
14822
Awardee
AVVENTO CONSULTING, 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 professionals who utilize industry-standard project management techniques, including creating project estimates, reporting, resource planning, and technology integration. Project managers are expected to demonstrate expertise in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and effectively communicate key project information to stakeholders. The QA category focuses on independent assessment of project management processes, involving software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, with consultants required to operate proficiently in Agile environments and comply with Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer's requirements.

The IDV is awarded to Avvento Consulting, Inc. and is administered by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, with a contract period from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2028. This statewide contract covers multiple UNSPSC and NIGP codes related to information technology consultation, technical consulting, database management, and geographic information systems. The contract type is a Statewide Contract specifically for Washington state, and its use may be subject to collective bargaining requirements per RCW 41.06.142. Potential users are advised to consult with their labor relations representatives when considering utilization of this contract.

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 AVVENTO CONSULTING, INC. by Department of Enterprise Services in Washington on April 1, 2024.

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