IT - Training Vendor Pool (NDUS Only)

The North Dakota IT - Training Vendor Pool (NDUS Only) is a multi-vendor contract that provides comprehensive information technology training services exclusively for the North Dakota University System. The vehicle encompasses a broad range of IT training categories, including Microsoft technologies, desktop support, business analysis, project management, web development, quality assurance, programming languages, database design, and professional certifications. Training delivery options include on-site, online self-paced, online instructor-led, mentoring, and customized training formats, designed to meet the diverse professional development needs of NDUS institutions.

The contract includes five prime contractors: Educate 360 (15% discount), HealthTech/Solarity (5% discount), KnowledgeWave (30% discount), SparkC (10% discount), and United Training Commercial (40% discount). The contract was awarded on October 18, 2022, with a performance period extending through October 31, 2025. For projects under $250,000, NDUS users can directly submit a Work Order Request Form to any vendor in the pool, while projects exceeding $250,000 require a competitive selection process. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and offers a cooperative purchasing model that allows flexibility in training service procurement.