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 service categories for state agencies, higher education institutions, local governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Available services include Java and .NET Programming, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, Database Administration, SharePoint Specialization, Quality Assurance Testing, and GIS Specialist services. The vehicle enables agencies to procure IT professional services through direct assignment or competitive solicitation methods, with work orders structured as either time and materials or fixed-bid projects.

The contract, active from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, includes over 40 prime contractors such as Beacon Systems, AgileGov, Rose International, TEK Systems, and Applied Engineering. The state-wide vehicle covers North Dakota and allows for cooperative purchasing across various government and quasi-government entities. Hourly rates range from $35 to $262 per hour, varying by service category, experience level, and whether services are performed onsite or offsite. Vendors are evaluated on project solution quality, staff qualifications, and cost, with work orders subject to specific procurement guidelines based on project estimated costs, particularly for projects exceeding $250,000 which require competitive solicitation to all vendors in the respective service category.