IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) provides a comprehensive multi-vendor solution for state agencies to procure information technology professional services across 16 distinct service categories. These categories include Project Management, Business Analysis, Programming/Development (Java, Microsoft .NET), Web Design, Business Intelligence Consulting, GIS Specialist, and SharePoint Specialist, among others. The vehicle enables state agencies, educational institutions, local governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations to efficiently acquire specialized IT professional services through either direct assignment or competitive selection processes, depending on the project's estimated value.

The contract was awarded on July 29, 2021, and runs through September 30, 2025, with coverage across North Dakota. Prime contractors include AgileGov, AE2S, Analysts International, Applied Engineering, Beacon Systems, and over 40 additional vendors. The contract is structured with pre-negotiated hourly rates ranging from $35.10 to $262.26, varying by service category, experience level, and work location (onsite/offsite). Work orders under $250,000 can be directly assigned, while projects $250,000 or more require a comprehensive competitive selection process. The North Dakota State Procurement Office manages the vehicle, which is designed to provide flexible, structured IT professional services procurement for government entities.