IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota Information Technology Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) provides comprehensive IT professional services across multiple technology disciplines for state agencies, educational institutions, local governments, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The vehicle covers specialized IT roles including Java Programmers/Analysts, Microsoft .NET Programmers/Analysts, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and other technology professionals, with services available through time and materials or fixed-bid project arrangements. Agencies can procure these services through direct assignment or competitive selection processes, with different procurement protocols based on project estimated costs, enabling flexible and targeted technology resource acquisition.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's State Procurement Office and operates from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, with multiple prime contractors including Prominent Technology, AgileGov, Infojini Inc., Information Resource Group, Rose International, and TEK Systems. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and offers hourly rates ranging from $35.10 to $262.26, depending on service type, experience level, and work location (onsite or offsite). Pricing is structured in two periods, with slight rate increases in the second contract phase, and the total contract value is not explicitly specified. Work orders require detailed proposals, staff qualifications review, and can be subject to additional approvals for projects exceeding specific cost thresholds.