Agency Education Department

Contractor META Associates

SWIFT Contract Number 52397

Project Name Development of a Statewide Comprehensive Needs Ass

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract provides the state with a comprehensive needs assessment CNA, service delivery plan (SDP) and evaluation for the Minnesota migrant education program. This contract helps the Minnesota MEP ensure accountability, focus its resources to improve services and programs for migrant students, and address specific needs that exist pertaining to eligible migrant students who receive services.

Project Duration

Start Date Sun, 07/01/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 08/30/2014 - 00:00

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $148600.00

Amendments $215550.00

Contract total $364150.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? federal

Is this a sole source contract? No

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Leigh Schleicher

Evaluator Email Address Leigh.Schleicher@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very Satisfactory: The contractor provided all of the services/duties on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very Satisfactory: Excellent understanding of each of the key projects tasks. The objectives and deliverables were all met. The contractor understood expectations of the contract and demonstrated the ability to develop high quality work and meet deadlines.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very Reasonable: The program budget and cost were very reasonable and costs for services were directly linked to the desired outcomes from the contract

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall, the contractor’s performance was very satisfactory. Deliverables were professional, relevant and timely. The contractor was extremely responsive to all requests and suggestions. Working with this contractor improved the quality of service provided in Minnesota.

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