IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract 095) provides comprehensive information technology professional services across 16 distinct categories for state agencies, educational institutions, local governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations. The contract enables agencies to procure specialized IT services including Project Management, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Design, Java and .NET Programming, Business Analysis, GIS Specialization, SharePoint Support, and various other technical roles. Agencies can utilize two procurement approaches: direct assignment or competitive bidding, with different processes based on project estimated costs, allowing flexible and efficient acquisition of professional IT services.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, following an amendment that extended the original end date. Multiple prime contractors are included in the vendor pool, with hourly rates ranging from $35 to $262 depending on service category, experience level, and whether work is performed onsite or offsite. For projects under $250,000, agencies can directly assign vendors or conduct a limited competitive process, while projects at or above $250,000 require competitive proposals from all vendors in the relevant category. The contract supports time and materials or fixed-bid agreements, with specific provisions for work order issuance, vendor selection, and project management.