IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) provides comprehensive information technology professional services across multiple specialized categories for state and local government entities. The vehicle offers access to over 50 pre-approved vendors covering technology disciplines such as Java Programming, .NET Development, Business Intelligence, Web Design, Project Management, and Business Analysis. Participating agencies can procure IT services through two primary mechanisms: direct assignment or competitive work order processes, with different procedural requirements based on project estimated costs. The contract supports a wide range of governmental bodies, including state agencies, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

The multi-award vehicle is currently administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and has prime contractors including American Unit Inc., Coolsoft, Rose International, Serigor, Inc., and TSCTI. The contract period spans from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, with an initial contract term of July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025, and an amendment extending the period to September 30, 2027. Hourly rates for services vary by vendor, technology category, and experience level, ranging from approximately $35 to $262 per hour. The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement, allowing multiple governmental and quasi-governmental entities to utilize pre-negotiated IT professional services rates and terms.