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 categories for state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, tribal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The vehicle covers a wide range of IT professional roles, including Java Programmers, .NET Developers, Business Intelligence Consultants, Web Designers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and specialized technical personnel. Services can be procured through both project-based and staff augmentation approaches, with detailed rate structures that accommodate different experience levels (Programmer/Analyst and Senior Programmer/Analyst) and work locations (onsite and offsite). The contract supports flexible procurement methods, allowing direct assignment or competitive solicitation depending on project estimated costs, with specific guidelines for projects under and over $250,000.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and features over 40 technology vendors, with the current performance period running from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027. Prime contractors include The Sanborn Map Company (AppGeo), AE2S, GeoDecisions, Houston Engineering, Interstate Engineering, Avineon, and Prowest & Associates. Hourly rates range from approximately $35 to $262 per hour, varying by vendor and professional category. The statewide contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a multi-award, cooperative purchasing vehicle that supports time and materials and fixed-bid agreement types. Each work order is subject to detailed evaluation criteria, including assessments of vendor project proposals, staff qualifications, and cost competitiveness.