IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) is a comprehensive multi-vendor vehicle designed to provide state agencies, educational institutions, local governments, and tribal organizations with flexible access to specialized information technology professional services. The contract covers 15 distinct IT professional service categories, including roles such as Java Programmer/Analyst, Microsoft .NET Programmer/Analyst, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, and specialized positions like SharePoint Specialist and GIS Specialist. These services can be procured through a structured work order process that accommodates both direct assignment and competitive solicitation methodologies, with specific procurement rules varying based on project estimated costs.

The contract, active from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, involves multiple prime contractors including MoxieIT Solutions, Dataman, ePATHUSA, Infojini, Odney, Rose International, TEKsystems, and TSCTI. The vehicle is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and covers statewide geographic regions, with hourly rates ranging from approximately $35 to $248 depending on service category, vendor, experience level, and work location. Work orders can be time and materials or fixed-bid, with competitive bidding required for projects at or above $250,000. The contract allows for cooperative purchasing and includes provisions for vendor performance evaluation through customer satisfaction surveys, ensuring quality and accountability in IT professional service delivery.