Agency Labor & Industry Dept

Contractor Russell Herder, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 155499

Project Name Apprenticeship communications services

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This communications agency was contracted as part of a federal apprenticeship expansion grant to develop online and social media, communication templates, education and outreach materials and facilitate and coordinate Apprenticeship Minnesota Communications.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 04/11/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 07/31/2020 - 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: $79990

Amendments $19500

Contract total $99490

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal USDOL ETA Grant

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) NA

Evaluator Name Betsy Adamson

Evaluator Email Address betsy.adamson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Russell Herder always was willing to do whatever it would take to meet DLI’s short- and long-term deadlines.

Evaluate the contractor's quality They produced high quality design work that met all state guidelines.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor provided a competitive proposal.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor was responsive, professional and easy to work with.

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.): {Empty}

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied