IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle designed to provide state agencies, colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations with access to specialized information technology professional services. The contract covers 16 distinct IT professional services categories, including Java Programmer/Analyst, Microsoft .NET Programmer/Analyst, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Designer, Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Desktop Support. These services are structured with specific hourly rates for onsite and offsite work, differentiating between standard and senior-level professionals, and enable agencies to procure targeted IT expertise through a structured work order process.

The contract (Contract #095) is managed by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025, with two pricing periods. Prime contractors include multiple vendors such as AgileGov, Analysts International, Applied Engineering, Beacon Systems, Cynet Systems, Rose International, and TEK Systems, among others. The vehicle supports procurement through two primary mechanisms: for projects under $250,000, agencies can directly assign or competitively request proposals, while projects at $250,000 or more require competitive bidding to all vendors in the respective category. Hourly rates vary by vendor and service category, ranging from $29.70 to $102.00, with onsite and offsite pricing options. The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a cooperative purchasing contract.