IT - Additional Robotic Process Automation Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT - Additional Robotic Process Automation Contract Pool is a multi-award vehicle designed to provide comprehensive Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and technology consulting services to a wide range of public sector entities. The contract covers professional IT services focused on data architecture, strategy, and RPA implementation, enabling state agencies, colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to access specialized technological support. Through this vehicle, participants can procure services for complex technology projects, with specific ordering guidelines based on project scope and estimated costs.

The contract was awarded on October 18, 2020, with a planned completion date of July 31, 2025, and features multiple prime contractors including Ernst & Young and Solai & Cameron. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and operates with flexible procurement options: projects under $250,000 can be directly assigned or competitively bid among vendors, while larger projects require more extensive competitive processes. Vendor rates vary, with Ernst & Young offering hourly rates between $212 and $478, and Solai & Cameron providing tiered pricing from $31.93 to $185.40 per hour. Work orders exceeding $25,000 require additional review and approval from NDIT Procurement, ensuring controlled and strategic technology investments.