IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract 095) is a comprehensive state-wide contract that provides a wide range of information technology professional services across multiple service categories. The vehicle encompasses 15 distinct IT professional service categories, including Java Programming, Microsoft .NET Development, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, and specialized roles such as SharePoint Specialist, GIS Specialist, and Scrum Master. This multi-vendor contract enables state agencies, colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations to procure IT services through a structured work order process with two primary procurement methods: direct assignment and competitive bidding.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025, with multiple prime contractors providing services across various skill levels and pricing tiers. Prime contractors include Houston Engineering, AE2S, The Sanborn Map Company, GeoDecisions, Interstate Engineering, Avineon, and Prowest & Associates. Work orders are processed based on estimated project costs, with different solicitation requirements for projects under and over $250,000. Hourly rates vary by vendor, skill level, and work location (onsite or offsite), ranging from approximately $101 to $230 per hour. The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and provides a flexible, competitive mechanism for procuring essential IT professional services across public sector entities.