IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract 095) provides comprehensive information technology professional services across 16 distinct categories for state agencies, educational institutions, local governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The vehicle offers a wide range of IT services including Java and .NET programming, business intelligence consulting, web design, project management, business analysis, SharePoint specialists, quality assurance, and GIS specialists. Agencies can procure these services through direct assignment or competitive solicitation methods, with different procedures based on project estimated costs, allowing flexible and targeted IT professional service acquisition.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Information Technology Department and features over 50 prime contractors, including companies such as AgileGov, AE2S, Beacon Systems, Cynet Systems, Rose International, and TEK Systems. The contract runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, with an estimated total contract value covering a wide range of hourly rates from $33 for desktop support to over $260 for specialized consultants. The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a time and materials or fixed-bid contract, with work orders processed based on project complexity and estimated costs. Vendors are selected through a comprehensive evaluation process that considers project proposals, staff qualifications, and cost-effectiveness.