Agency Education Department

Contractor Cadenza Group LLC (JoAnn Lewellen)

SWIFT Contract Number 94876

Project Name Alternative Dispute Resolution – Special Education

Project Number (if applicable) 13ADR

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of this contract was to provide MDE with a roster of individuals to serve as mediators and facilitators for special education conflicts among parents, local education agencies and other agencies providing services to Minnesota students, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 125A.091 and 34 C.F.R. 300.506 (b)(3).

Project Duration

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

Original end date Fri, 06/30/2017 - 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: $120000

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $120000

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 Pamela Hinze

Evaluator Email Address pamela.hinze@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Satisfactory: Contractor attended all assignments in a timely manner

Evaluate the contractor's quality Satisfactory: Contractor was experienced mediator and provided good quality mediation and facilitation services for MDE.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Satisfactory: Contractor’s invoices were in line with anticipated services and expenses.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Satisfactory: Contractor’s overall performance was good. She was reliable; however, as was indicated by evaluations provided by participants, she occasionally failed to maintain neutrality in the cases.

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 4 - satisfied