IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) provides a comprehensive multi-vendor solution for Information Technology professional services across 15 distinct technical categories. These categories include specialized roles such as Java Programmer/Analyst, Microsoft .NET Programmer/Analyst, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance Testing, GIS Specialist, and Scrum Master services. The contract enables cooperative purchasing for a wide range of public entities, including state colleges and universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's State Procurement Office and covers the period from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, following an amendment extending the original end date. Prime contractors include AgileGov, Applied Engineering, Beacon Systems, Infotekka, KNOWiNK, Nexus, and Prominent. Hourly rates vary by category, experience level, and work location, ranging from $33 for desktop support to $248 for specialized roles. The contract supports both direct assignment and competitive work order solicitation methods, with work orders ranging from less than $250,000 to larger projects, and includes a structured evaluation process for vendor selection and performance tracking.