Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor Garry, Vincent F., MD

SWIFT Contract Number 132378

Project Name Medical Consultant - DDS

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To review and evaluate medical case file data related to the disability claims of Minnesotans who applied for Social Security Disability benefits. These reviews are completed in accordance with Social Security Administration policy and guidelines and within State production and quality standards. Contractors analyze medical records and provide statements regarding applicants' residual level of function. The Code of Federal Regulations require these claims be reviewed by licensed medical doctors, psychologists, and speech language pathologists

Project Duration

Start Date Sun, 10/01/2017 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 06/30/2018 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 06/30/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $46575

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Contract total $215599

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? SSA - Federal

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Milla Kokotovich

Evaluator Email Address milla.kokotovich@ssa.gov

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness In the initial years of the contract, contractor was consistently on time with his work and hours. Very diligent in completing medical reviews in an efficient manner. In the final year, due to unforeseen circumstances such as the pandemic, the contractor was not able to provide his consultant services consistently.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor was very thorough in his medical reviews and took pride in his work .

Evaluate the contractor's cost NA

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance In the initial years of contract, the contractor was very dependable, knowledgeable, and efficient. In the final year of his contract, as previously stated, due to unforeseen circumstances, the contractor was not able to provide his services consistently.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied