IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) is a comprehensive multi-vendor contract vehicle that provides access to a wide range of information technology professional services across 16 distinct categories. These categories include Java Programming, Microsoft .NET Development, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, Database Administration, SharePoint Specialization, Quality Assurance Testing, and GIS Specialization. The contract is designed to serve a broad spectrum 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, awarded on August 23, 2021, and set to complete on September 30, 2027, includes multiple prime contractors such as AgileGov, AE2S, Analysts International, Beacon Systems, Cynet Systems, Rose International, TEK Systems, and Otis Educational Systems. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and operates as a cooperative purchasing contract with two distinct pricing periods: July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2023, and October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the contract features structured hourly rates for onsite and offsite work, with differentiated pricing for junior and senior personnel, and includes a competitive work order process for projects exceeding $250,000.