IT - Data Architecture, Strategy & Technology Consulting Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT - Data Architecture, Strategy & Technology Consulting Contract Pool provides a comprehensive multi-vendor solution for technology consulting services across seven primary service categories. These categories include Business Intelligence, Data Science, Application Development, Managed Services, Agile, User Experience Design, and Data Management & Governance. The contract enables procurement of technology consulting services for a wide range of public entities, including state colleges and universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities.

The contract (Number 096) is administered by the North Dakota Information Technology Department and includes multiple prime contractors such as Information Resource Group, CATCH Intelligence, Da Vinci Software Solutions, Krasan Consulting Services, and 13 additional technology service providers. The contract is effective from November 11, 2019, with a current completion date of October 31, 2025, and includes one remaining 24-month renewal option. Pricing is structured with on-site and off-site hourly rates ranging from approximately $39 to $300 per hour, depending on service category and professional experience level. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and allows for both direct assignment and competitive procurement processes, with projects over $250,000 requiring competitive solicitation from all awarded vendors in the respective service category.