IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract 095) provides a comprehensive multi-vendor solution for procuring information technology professional services across various specialties. The vehicle covers multiple IT disciplines including Java and .NET programming, business intelligence consulting, web design, project management, and business analysis. State agencies, colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and qualifying nonprofit organizations can utilize this contract to secure skilled technical professionals through a structured work order process.

The contract, administered by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget, features multiple prime contractors and runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, with an option to extend. Key contractors include Razor Consulting, International, DaVinci Software, TEK Systems, and US Tech Solutions. Hourly rates vary by category and experience level, ranging from approximately $35 to $262 per hour, with different pricing for onsite and offsite work. Work orders are processed based on project estimated costs: those under $250,000 can be directly assigned or competitively bid, while projects over $250,000 require competitive solicitation among all awarded vendors in the relevant category. The geographic coverage includes North Dakota and cooperative purchasing entities within the state.