The NCDIT-Transportation Business Relations Management and Customer Service unit is seeking a Technical Specialist for a 12-month engagement for the Information Technology Business Office efforts supporting NCDOT IT Procurement Services.
***This will be a Hybrid position and must be available to come into the office when needed.
***The candidate must come in to pick up his or her equipment on the first day at own expense. A candidate or a vendor representative must come in to drop off his or her equipment on the last day at own expense.
This contractor serves as an IT Business Office resource and is responsible for the procurement of contract and non-contract goods and services for the agency. Primary responsibilities include obtaining required vendor quotes, processing purchase orders for software, equipment and other commodities as assigned. Prepare and post to the NC Interactive Purchasing System (IPS), and complete bid solicitations including Request for Quotes (RFQ’s), Invitation for Bids (IFB’s), Request for Proposals (RFP’s), addendum’s, amendments, clarifications, and exception documentation.
Key areas of responsibility daily for this position include:
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the procurement of goods and services for governmental agencies to make objective decisions and accurate judgments.
• Exceptional writing and listening skills are required.
• Ability to follow instructions explicitly and be detailed-orientated.
• Working knowledge and experience of state policies and regulations.
• Procure Information Technology goods/services such as software, equipment and other commodities as assigned.
• Comprehend, apply, and interpret established rules and regulations, complex technical contract language.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
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| • Thorough understanding of large and small-scale purchasing methods and procedures. | Required | 7 | Years |
| • Thorough knowledge of RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and Amendments. | Required | 7 | Years |
| • Working knowledge of General Statutes, NC Administrative Code, and State IT Term Contracts. | Required | 7 | Years |
| • Ability to train individuals on policy and procedures as it pertains to procurement at DIT-T. | Required | 7 | Years |
| • Excellent communication skills, both orally and written. | Required | 7 | Years |
| • Can write extensive and complex technical information into specifications as needed according to State and/or project requirements. | Required | 7 | Years |
| • Excellent interpersonal skills with all types of personalities. | Required | 7 | Years |
| • Committed to meeting all deadlines and maintaining records of complexity and confidential nature. | Required | 7 | Years |
Questions
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| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question2 | Please list candidate’s email address.
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| Question3 | Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. |
| Question4 | Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question5 | Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question6 | Candidates submitted above the rate of -00 will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement?
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| Question7 | Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question8 | Confirmation that you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate’s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440 is required. Do you confirm? |