Agency Education Department

Contractor Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)

SWIFT Contract Number 100700

Project Name Quality Assurance of Minnesota’s Large-Scale testi

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The contract was for work products that checked statewide testing results and materials by establishing independent systems, performing the calculations and analysis, and comparing the results with those of the Department and main assessment contractor. Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Minnesota Statute 120B.30 require the Commissioner of Education to report test results publicly and to stakeholders. To provide assurances these results are accurate, an independent review of results is conducted.

Project Duration

Start Date Sun, 11/01/2015 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 10/31/2017 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 10/31/2020 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $520070.00

Amendments $914715.00

Contract total $1434785

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State funds and federal testing funds

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Linda Sams

Evaluator Email Address Linda.Sams@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor met all timelines.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor provided high quality service and materials.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor provided services at a very reasonable cost.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor’s overall performance is excellent.

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