Business and IT Strategic Assessments

The North Dakota Strategic Assessments #146 multi-award vehicle is a comprehensive state-wide contract providing a robust vendor pool of technology and consulting services across multiple disciplines. The contract covers an extensive range of professional services including Business Intelligence, Data Science, Application Development, Managed Services, Internet of Things, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Agile Digital Transformation, User Experience Design, Data Management & Governance, Open Data, and Citizen Developer services. Agencies can procure these services through direct assignment or competitive processes, with flexible engagement models supporting both Time and Materials and Fixed Bid project structures.

The contract involves multiple prime contractors, including Berry Dunn, CATCH Intelligence, Ernst & Young (EY), Greentree Group, Guidehouse, ISG Public Sector, Symbio Ecosystems, and WTC Consulting. The current contract period runs from July 17, 2020, to July 31, 2025, with the State of North Dakota's Information Technology Department and Office of Management and Budget serving as the contracting organization. The vehicle is a cooperative purchasing contract available to state entities, higher education institutions, governmental bodies, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and transportation providers. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the contract includes detailed hourly rate schedules ranging from approximately $50 to $500 per hour, depending on the contractor, service level, and work location.