IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle providing state and local agencies access to professional information technology services across 16 different technology categories. The contract enables procurement of specialized IT resources including Java Programmers, Microsoft .NET Analysts, Business Intelligence Consultants, Web Designers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, SharePoint Specialists, and GIS Specialists. Eligible entities include state agencies, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations, allowing broad utilization of the contract's professional services capabilities.

The contract, effective from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, involves over 50 technology vendors such as AgileGov, AE2S, Analysts International, and Coolsoft LLC. Hourly rates for onsite and offsite resources range from $35 to $262, depending on the specific category and vendor. Work orders can be issued through direct assignment or competitive processes, with projects exceeding $250,000 requiring solicitation from all vendors in the specific category. The contract is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and supports cooperative purchasing, enabling various public entities to leverage these pre-negotiated professional IT service resources across multiple technology domains.