Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Forensic Assessment Training & Research

SWIFT Contract Number -MWK 94302.00

Project Name Risk Assessment and Evaluation services

Project Number (if applicable) T-1555C

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: It is occasionally necessary for the Commissioner to retain an outside expert for evaluation, risk assessment, and/or testimony of an MSOP client, in order to better inform GCO staff and the courts as reductions in custody are considered.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 10/22/2015 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/01/2017 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/01/2017 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $50000.00

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Contract total $50000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Appropriated

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Robin Benson

Evaluator Email Address robin.c.benson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor reviewed records in a timely fashion upon receiving them, and met all project deadlines, including participation in the hearing(s) if needed.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor provided a consistently high quality of evaluation and provided unique perspectives on a challenging case.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor provided a value in line with others in their field, and the billing process was honest and fair.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor did exactly what the State asked them to do – offer impartial expert opinions on difficult cases. The contractor succeeded in meeting all requirements and provided value to the State.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): None

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied