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.

Please note use of this Contract may be subject to collective bargaining and/or other requirements in accordance with RCW 41.06.142 and any applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. DES recommends Purchasers consult with their labor relations representative if they are interested in using this Contract.

CATEGORIES:

Category 1: IT Project Manager Solutions (PM)

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. DES requests purchasers reach out to a minimum of three awarded contractors for quotes, at least one of which should be Veteran Owned or Washington Small Business.
3. For a more detailed descriptions of these categories, see the Scope of Work.
4. Review the contractor profiles to learn more about contractors based on your scope of work. Contractor profile and email address can be found on the excel document for each category linked in the "Awarded Contractors" section. Purchasers may highlight the entire email address column, or copy any email address listed, and paste it into the BCC line.
5. Provide potential contractors a project statement of work, sample template here.
6. Reference DES Contract No. 14822 on your Purchase Order (or purchasing vehicle).
7. Consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for common questions on this contract.
8. For questions or comments, please contact the Contract Administrator and ITPS lead at desitps@des.wa.gov

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Awarded Contractors

Click here for the list of awarded PM Contractors.

Click here for the list of awarded QA Contractors.

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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.