IT project management services

Active Statewide contract Washington Awarded

Contract number
14822
Awardee
LAUNCH CONSULTING LLC
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 focuses on technology project monitoring and management, requiring professionals with expertise in standardized project management techniques from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Consultants in this category will be responsible for creating project estimates, conducting resource and capacity planning, guiding technology integration, and communicating critical project information to stakeholders. The QA category encompasses independent assessment of project management processes, involving software testing, validation, and troubleshooting with specific emphasis on Agile environments and adherence to Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer's requirements.

The contract is awarded to Launch Consulting 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 geographic information systems, access management, data standardization, database retrieval, and data conversion services across Washington state. The contract includes three proficiency levels for each category (journey, senior, and expert), providing flexibility for agencies seeking different skill tiers. Potential users should note that contract utilization may be subject to collective bargaining agreements and requirements outlined in RCW 41.06.142, and are advised to consult with their labor relations representatives before implementation.

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 LAUNCH CONSULTING LLC by Department of Enterprise Services in Washington on April 1, 2024.

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