Agency Education Department

Contractor Stern Law Office, Leo Stern

SWIFT Contract Number 47481

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 Sat, 09/30/2017 - 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 Very Satisfied: Contractor was experienced mediator and provided high quality mediation and facilitation services for MDE.

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

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very Satisfied: Contractor’s overall performance was excellent. He was reliable, maintained neutrality, and evaluations provided by participants were positive.

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