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 specialized information technology professional services across multiple categories. Available services include Java Programming, Microsoft .NET Programming, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester roles. The contract is designed to support a wide range of government entities, including state agencies, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Procurement can be executed through work orders with two primary options: time and materials or fixed-bid projects, with structured competitive bidding processes based on project estimated costs.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's State Procurement Office and features multiple prime contractors with contract performance spanning from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027. Hourly rates vary by service category, vendor, and work location (onsite or offsite), ranging from $33 to $262 per hour. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and operates as a cooperative purchasing state term contract. Work orders are subject to specific review thresholds, with additional approval required for projects exceeding $25,000 and mandatory competitive solicitation for projects over $250,000. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the vehicle provides a flexible, comprehensive approach to acquiring IT professional services across diverse governmental organizations.