Notice of Non-Competitive Purchase Info-Tech Research Group

The State of North Dakota's Information Technology Department (ITD) is seeking to procure noncompetitive information technology research and advisory services from Info-Tech Research Group Inc. through a sole-source procurement. The comprehensive services include access to technology research reports, subscription-based advisory services for IT strategy and planning, industry bulletins, training sessions, and technology market research consultations. Specific components of the procurement encompass a CIO Counselor Membership with concierge services, industry MLE, onsite and online workshop memberships, advisory membership, and HIPO Technology Reference Membership. Vendors must submit electronic responses through the State Procurement Office Online system by August 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, providing detailed specifications demonstrating how their solutions meet the stated requirements. Submissions must include company information, contact details, and cost proposals, with vendors able to contact Procurement Officer Brandy Bentley at blbentley@nd.gov or (701) 328-1888 for any clarifications.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The current contract landscape indicates that ITD already utilizes both InfoTech and Gartner for information technology research and advisory services, with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. being the intended sole source for this procurement. The vendor is located at 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500, Las Vegas, NV 89169. The estimated contract value is $234,360.79 annually, structured for a three-year term, with additional training sessions to be priced separately on an as-needed basis. The justification for the sole-source selection centers on Info-Tech's rigorous research processes and proprietary methodologies, which are expected to provide trusted insights and solutions that enable ITD to operate more efficiently, minimize risk, and achieve higher success levels. The contract also allows for potential additions of subscriptions or services during the contract period, providing flexibility for the state's evolving technology research needs.