IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle designed to provide information technology professional services across 16 distinct service categories. The contract enables procurement of IT professional services for a wide range of public entities, including state agencies, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities. Available services span technical domains such as Java and .NET Programming, Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Specialized Technical Support, with a structured work order process that accommodates projects through direct assignment or competitive bidding depending on estimated costs.

The contract involves 57 unique vendors and is currently managed by the North Dakota State Procurement Office, with a performance period from July 27, 2021, to September 30, 2027. Hourly rates range from approximately $35 to $262, varying by service category, experience level, and whether services are provided onsite or offsite. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and offers both time and materials and fixed-bid project options. Work orders under $250,000 can be directly assigned, while projects exceeding $250,000 require competitive solicitation from all vendors in the relevant category. The contract includes provisions for performance monitoring through customer satisfaction surveys and adheres to specific state procurement guidelines.