Agency MN Management & Budget

Contractor deepSEE Consulting, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 124381

Project Name Seeing the Difference

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Division within Minnesota Department of Agriculture sought training in Cultural Competence and Emotional Intelligence to maximize on staff’s existing skills and to prepare staff for working successfully with stakeholders in the future.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 05/11/2017 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 06/30/2017 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 06/23/2017 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $8000

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Contract total $8000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 5200

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Lovlie Bromley

Evaluator Email Address lovlie.bromley@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All work was done as spelled out in the contract. Contractor was prompt and proactive in all communications and providing training materials in advance.

Evaluate the contractor's quality This contractor was of top quality. Content was provocative, original, and highly adapted to our division’s needs. Sara Taylor remembered everyone’s name after one introduction and built on concepts we learned together which reinforced the material. She did not shy away from discomfort but welcomed it and addressed it with data-driven studies and real life examples. She developed trust and report with the audience. Louise Litt was also engaging, warm, and a highly skilled facilitator.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The fee was on par with the service and a great value.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The overall performance was excellent. One participant commented: "I have seen this presentation twice and feel there are elements I missed the first time. I could see it again and still learn new things. I feel everyone should do this training."

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.): N/A

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