IT - Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool

The North Dakota IT Professional Services Vendor Contract Pool (Contract Number 095) is a comprehensive multi-vendor contract vehicle designed to provide state agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, city and county governments, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations with access to diverse information technology professional services. The contract covers 15 distinct IT service categories, including Java Programmer/Analyst, Microsoft .NET Programmer/Analyst, Business Intelligence Consulting, Web Designer, Project Manager, and Business Analyst roles. Vendors are stratified by skill levels and offer both onsite and offsite services, with hourly rates ranging from $35.10 to $262.26 depending on the specific category and service type.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota State Purchasing Office and runs from July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2027, with two defined pricing periods. Prime contractors include multiple vendors such as AgileGov, AE2S, Applied Engineering, Beacon Systems, and Voyage Advisory LLC. Work orders can be issued through direct assignment or competitive bidding, with different processes based on project estimated cost - projects under $250,000 allow direct assignment, while projects at $250,000 or more require competitive solicitation from all vendors in the relevant category. The contract provides a structured procurement mechanism with specific guidelines for work order issuance, vendor selection, and performance evaluation, including mandatory ITD review for work orders exceeding $25,000.