State, Local and Education
Enabling Efficiency through Technology
Expertise meeting requirements for State & Local governments, Higher Ed, and K-12.
IT modernization solutions that adhere to the strictest of security standards, including FISMA, High, and HIPAA
Our team of Modernization Engineers® take a standardized, best practice approach to delivering solutions that meet and exceed Government requirements. We can support our State and Local governments with quick access to contracting vehicles, including the GSA IT Schedule 70 contract, California Department of General Services (DGS), and Colorado OIT.
In addition, Effectual has the contract vehicles to meet both Higher Education and K-12 technology needs coast-to-coast. We understand the importance of maintaining excellence across a broad spectrum of academic environments by delivering innovative technology and modernization services to improve productivity and maximize efficiency.
Our solutions in the Higher Education and EdTech spaces exceed organizational goals to achieve lasting, effective, and measurable results, beginning with an assessment of current infrastructure, an immediately beneficial activity for any Higher Education, K-12, or EdTech organization.
All US-based team of certified technologists
We offer a breadth of cloud services and solutions designed to assist Federal Agencies with modernization initiatives, security, and regulatory compliance. Adhering to Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance standards, our team has deep experience provisioning AWS and VMware architecture utilizing best practices.
Key Takeaways
- Effectual Public Sector Inc. delivers IT modernization that adheres to strict security standards, including FISMA, FISMA High, and HIPAA.
- The company holds contract vehicles spanning State and Local government, including GSA IT Schedule 70, California DGS, and Colorado OIT.
- Effectual serves Higher Education and K-12 organizations coast-to-coast, starting engagements with an infrastructure assessment.
- All delivery teams are US-based and certified, with deep experience provisioning AWS and VMware architecture to FISMA compliance standards.
- Public sector expertise is independently validated by AWS credentials including Authority to Operate, GovCloud Service Validation, and the Government and Nonprofit Competencies.
Public Sector Expertise Validated by AWS
Authority to Operate on AWS
AWS Public Sector Solution Provider
AWS GovCloud Service Validation
AWS Government Competency
AWS Nonprofit Competency
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Public Sector Expertise Validated by AWS
Our team of Modernization Engineers® take a standardized, best practice approach to delivering solutions that meet and exceed Government requirements. We can support our State and Local governments with quick access to contracting vehicles, including the GSA IT Schedule 70 contract, California Department of General Services (DGS), and Colorado OIT.
In addition, Effectual has the contract vehicles to meet both Higher Education and K-12 technology needs coast-to-coast. We understand the importance of maintaining excellence across a broad spectrum of academic environments by delivering innovative technology and modernization services to improve productivity and maximize efficiency.
Our solutions in the Higher Education and EdTech spaces exceed organizational goals to achieve lasting, effective, and measurable results, beginning with an assessment of current infrastructure, an immediately beneficial activity for any Higher Education, K-12, or EdTech organization.

State of Colorado OIT
The State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) selected Effectual Public Sector Inc. as a contract holder for its Professional Services (Security, Cloud Connectivity, and Infrastructure Support) contract. OIT is statutorily responsible for providing all IT resources to the Colorado Executive branch and other parts of State government, including systems, personnel, software, hardware, storage, telecommunication, public safety radio, cyber security, and disaster recovery. Effectual is focused on assisting OIT in its cloud modernization efforts and works with other selected professional services consulting vendors to provide flexibility to support OIT’s cloud journey.
Contract Number: Contract No. 174488
Frequently Asked Questions
What security standards does Effectual's State, Local, and Education work meet?
Effectual delivers IT modernization solutions that adhere to strict security standards, including FISMA, FISMA High, and HIPAA.
What contract vehicles does Effectual hold for state and local government work?
Effectual Public Sector Inc. holds the GSA IT Schedule 70 contract (GS-35F-135BA), a California Department of General Services (DGS) contract, and a Colorado OIT professional services contract (No. 174488).
Does Effectual work with Higher Education and K-12 institutions?
Yes — Effectual supports Higher Education and K-12/EdTech organizations nationwide, typically beginning with an assessment of current infrastructure to identify immediate opportunities.
Is Effectual's team US-based?
Yes — Effectual's team of certified technologists is entirely US-based, with deep experience provisioning AWS and VMware architecture to FISMA compliance standards.
How is Effectual's public sector expertise validated?
Effectual holds AWS credentials including Authority to Operate on AWS, AWS Public Sector Solution Provider status, AWS GovCloud Service Validation, and the AWS Government and Nonprofit Competencies.
