IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) provides comprehensive information technology professional services across 15 distinct categories, including Java Programming, Microsoft .NET Development, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, and Business Analysis. State agencies, colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities can utilize this multi-award vehicle to procure specialized IT services. The contract enables agencies to issue work orders through direct assignment or competitive solicitation methods, depending on the estimated project value, with vendors offering both onsite and offsite rates across different skill levels.

The contract runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, with prime contractors including Interstate Engineering, AE2S, The Sanborn Map Company, GeoDecisions, Houston Engineering, Avineon, and Prowest & Associates. The vehicle covers vendors from multiple states and offers hourly rates ranging from approximately $35 to $262, depending on vendor and service category. Work orders under $250,000 can be directly assigned, while projects over $250,000 require competitive solicitation. The state-wide contract provides a cooperative purchasing framework with clear evaluation criteria, including vendor project proposal quality, staff qualifications, and cost considerations, ultimately facilitating efficient and transparent IT professional services procurement for North Dakota governmental entities.