IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract 095) provides a comprehensive multi-vendor vehicle for information technology professional services across various public sector entities. The contract covers 15 distinct professional service categories, including roles such as Java Programmer/Analyst, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, and specialized positions like GIS Specialist and SharePoint Specialist. Participating agencies include state agencies, state colleges and universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities. The vehicle enables procuring agencies to obtain IT services through direct assignment or competitive work order processes, with different solicitation requirements based on project estimated costs.

The contract was awarded on August 3, 2021, with a performance period running through September 30, 2027, following an amendment that extended the original end date. Prime contractors include vendors such as AE2S, AgileGov, American Unit, Analysts International, AppGeo, Applied Engineering, Projility, Beacon Systems, Information Resource Group, Serigor, and VTECH Solution. The contract is a time and materials arrangement with specific onsite and offsite hourly rates for various technical roles, ranging from $38 to $262.26 per hour. It covers the entire state of North Dakota and provides a cooperative purchasing mechanism with standardized evaluation processes, including a 100-point scoring system for vendor proposals that assesses solution design, staff qualifications, and cost-effectiveness.