IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) is a comprehensive multi-award contract vehicle designed to provide state and local government entities with flexible access to professional technology services. The vehicle covers an extensive range of IT professional services across multiple categories, including Java Programmer/Analyst, Microsoft .NET Programmer/Analyst, Business Analyst, Web Designer, Project Manager, Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester, SharePoint Specialist, Microsoft Dynamics 365, GIS Specialist, Desktop Support, and Business Process Modeling and Change Management Consulting. These services can be procured by a wide range of organizations, including state agencies, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and eligible nonprofit organizations.

The contract vehicle features multiple prime contractors, with notable vendors including AgileGov, Beacon Systems, Nexus Innovations, TEKsystems, Rose International, DaVinci Software, Prominent Technology, Infojini, and many others. The contract is administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's State Procurement Office and runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025, with an option to extend up to an additional 24 months. Hourly rates vary by vendor, service category, and contract period, generally ranging from $35 to $248 per hour depending on the specific service and whether work is performed onsite or offsite. Work orders are processed through a structured mechanism with different solicitation requirements based on project estimated costs, typically allowing direct assignment for projects under $250,000 and requiring competitive bidding for projects over that threshold.