IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle designed to provide state agencies, educational institutions, local governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations with access to a diverse range of information technology professional services. The contract covers 15 distinct IT service categories, including Java and .NET programming, business intelligence consulting, web design, project management, business analysis, and specialized technical roles. Vendors can provide services through time and materials or fixed-bid project arrangements, with work orders tailored to specific agency needs and project requirements.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget and runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, with multiple prime contractors including Odney (formerly KK Bold), Dataman, ePATHUSA, Infojini, MoxieIT Solutions, Rose International, TEKsystems, and TSCTI. Hourly rates vary by service category, experience level, and work location, ranging from $33 for desktop support to over $260 for specialized consultants. The vehicle supports competitive work order processes, with different solicitation requirements based on project estimated costs: projects under $250,000 can be directly assigned or competitively bid, while projects at or above $250,000 require comprehensive vendor solicitation. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the vehicle provides significant flexibility for agencies to procure IT professional services across multiple disciplines.