Agency Explore Minnesota Tourism

Contractor Bellmont Partners

SWIFT Contract Number 101062

Project Name PR Services

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To support Explore Minnesota's public relations program by providing ongoing media relations support. This was a service contract and not project based.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 09/23/2015 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $150000.00

Amendments $296000.00

Contract total $446000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? General fund

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Alyssa Hayes

Evaluator Email Address alyssa.hayes@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Satisfactory.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The work performance was above average.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost was excellent and the blended hourly rate was among the most competitive in the PR industry.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor's performance was above average for streamlined media relations services and ongoing PR support until COVID-19 hit and they were tasked with additional crisis communications duties. Their crisis strategy, tactics and deliverables weren't ideal.

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 4 - satisfied