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 information technology professional services across 16 distinct service categories. State agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations can access services including Java Programming, Microsoft .NET Development, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, and Business Analysis. The vehicle enables agencies to issue work orders through direct assignment or competitive selection, with distinct procedures based on project size: projects under $250,000 can be directly assigned, while projects over $250,000 require competitive bidding among awarded vendors in the specific service category.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget and features multiple prime contractors from various states, with a performance period from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027. The vehicle covers onsite and offsite hourly rates ranging from $80 to $130 depending on service type and experience level, with two primary service roles: Project Managers and Quality Assurance Analysts/Testers. Work orders are subject to ITD review for projects over $25,000, and the contract includes provisions for detailed proposal evaluations, customer satisfaction surveys, and structured change order processes. The total contract encompasses multiple vendors across 16 IT service categories, providing a flexible procurement mechanism for North Dakota government entities.