IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract #095) provides comprehensive information technology professional services across multiple service categories for state and local government entities. The vehicle covers specialized IT roles including Business Analysts, Quality Assurance Analysts, Java Programmers, Microsoft .NET Programmers, Project Managers, Database Administrators, Web Designers, and GIS Specialists. Eligible participants include state agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities. The contract supports both time and materials and fixed-bid project arrangements, with work orders processed through direct assignment or competitive selection methods depending on project estimated costs.

The contract is managed by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's State Procurement Office and currently includes over 40 IT service providers from various states. The contract period runs from July 1, 2021, through September 30, 2027, with hourly rates ranging from $35 to $262 depending on service category, experience level, and work location (onsite or offsite). Prime contractors include vendors such as Public Knowledge, AE2S, AgileGov, Applied Engineering, and Beacon Systems, with geographic coverage spanning North Dakota and extending to vendors from Minnesota, Texas, Virginia, and Colorado. Projects under $250,000 can be directly assigned, while those $250,000 or more require competitive bidding among all vendors in the respective category, with additional review by the Information Technology Department for projects exceeding specific thresholds.