Contract Summary

Scope
This Statewide Contract is divided into two (2) separate categories, each with three (3) subcategories: journey level, senior level, and expert level.

IT Project Manager Services (PM) involves monitoring and management of technology projects using industry standard project and process management techniques. IT Project Managers must have excellent knowledge of standardized project management principles based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). This includes creating project estimates, reporting, resource, and capacity planning. IT Project Managers will recommend and guide the integration of new technology, depending on scope of the project, and communicates key project information (i.e. issues, risks, changes, accomplishments) to stakeholders. IT Project Managers must demonstrate ongoing industry best practices, techniques, and standards.

Quality Assurance (QA) is the work that involves the ongoing, independent assessment of project management processes and activities. Specifically, Information Technology (IT) Quality Assurance Services consultants evaluate, test and validate software and/or IT services. IT Quality Assurance Services consultants must have experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operate proficiently in an Agile environment. QA consultants must have knowledge of the Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer’s (OCIO) requirements and abide by the minimum qualifications outlined on the OCIO’s website, policy 132-30 Minimum Project Quality Assurance Activities

CATEGORIES:

Category 1: IT Project Manager Solutions (PM)
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Category 2: Quality Assurance Services (QA)

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How to Use this Contract
1. Review the Contractor section below to find pricing, product offerings, and information for each Contractor.
2. Contact the sales representatives directly to consult about their products and services.
3. Reference DES Contract No. 14822 on your Purchase Order (or purchasing vehicle).
4. Contact the Contract Administrator listed below with any further questions.

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DES requires customers reach out to a minimum of three awarded contractors for quotes, at least one of which must be Veteran Owned or Washington Small Business

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DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.