IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle providing information technology professional services across 15 distinct categories. These categories include Java Programmer/Analyst, Microsoft .NET Programmer/Analyst, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, and other specialized IT roles. The contract serves a broad range of public entities, including state colleges and universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities. Agencies can procure IT services through two primary methods: direct assignment or competitive bidding, with different solicitation requirements based on project estimated costs.

The contract was awarded on July 28, 2021, with a performance period running from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, following a contract amendment extending the original end date. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and operates as a time and materials contract with defined hourly rates for onsite and offsite work, varying by experience level (standard and senior). Prime contractors include multiple vendors such as 22nd Century Technologies, AE2S, and other IT service providers. Projects under $250,000 can be directly assigned, while those at or above $250,000 require competitive proposals from all vendors in the respective category. The contract includes structured evaluation criteria focusing on vendor project proposals (30 points), staff qualifications (40 points), and cost (30 points).