IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) provides a comprehensive multi-vendor vehicle for procuring information technology professional services across various specialties. The contract enables state agencies, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations to access a diverse range of IT talent, including Java Programmers, .NET Developers, Business Intelligence Consultants, Web Designers, Project Managers, and Business Analysts. Participating agencies can leverage both project-based and staff augmentation work, with flexible procurement options for work orders based on estimated project costs, including direct assignment or competitive solicitation methods.

The contract, valid from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, features multiple prime contractors such as DaVinci Software, Infotekka, International Projects Consultancy Services, Nexus Innovations, and Technology Resource Services. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and operates as a time-and-materials contract with hourly rates ranging from approximately $35 to $262, depending on skill level, work location, and specific vendor. Work orders are subject to specific guidelines, including ITD review for projects over $25,000 and mandatory customer satisfaction surveys. The contract's total value is not explicitly stated, but it provides a structured, flexible mechanism for state entities to procure specialized IT professional services through a pre-qualified vendor pool.