IT - Operational Assessment

The North Dakota IT - Operational Assessment state-wide contract (Contract #903) provides comprehensive professional IT services and operational assessment capabilities for various public sector entities across the state. The vehicle enables state agencies, higher education institutions, government subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden to procure strategic IT consulting services. Procurement is structured with different processes based on project cost thresholds: projects under $250,000 allow direct assignment or competitive selection, while projects over $250,000 require more extensive competitive solicitation from all awarded vendors. The contract supports both Time and Materials and Fixed Bid project types, with vendors required to adhere to state information technology standards and respond to Statement of Work (SOW) requests at contractually obligated rates.

The multi-award vehicle currently includes four prime contractors: HealthTech Solutions LLC, Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC, Ernst & Young LLP, and potentially other vendors. The contract is administered by North Dakota's Information Technology Department and Office of Management and Budget's State Procurement Office, with an initial award date of August 12, 2020, and a current performance period extending through July 31, 2025. Each contractor offers tiered hourly rates for various professional roles, ranging from technical writers and junior consultants to principal-level experts, with rates typically between $105 and $443 per hour. The contract allows for potential 12-month renewals and covers the entire state of North Dakota, providing a flexible, cooperative purchasing mechanism for IT operational assessment services.