Agency Animal Health Board

Contractor MN Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps

SWIFT Contract Number 179084

Project Name MNVMRC Emergency Planning

Project Number (if applicable) N/A

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is the lead agency with statutory responsibility to respond to an animal disease outbreak in the state, and needed additional veterinary professionals prepared and trained in emergency disease control in order to provide an effective, timely response. The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (MNVMRC) is a volunteer organization consisting of Minnesota veterinary professionals throughout the state. The Contractor provided resources, support, training, planning, and other services related to preparedness of veterinary professionals through their agency in order to better respond to an animal disease outbreak in the state

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 07/01/2020 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $38500.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $38500.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 1000/B1431620/B14EMER

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) The MNVMRC is a membership of veterinary professionals willing to volunteer their time to train and plan to respond to radiological and other emergencies in Minnesota involving pets and livestock. MNVMRC provides staffing with funding they receive to organize, track, and train these veterinary volunteers. These services provide important support for the citizens of Minnesota, as preparedness for disasters is crucial. The MNVMRC is the only organization in Minnesota that includes a majority of veterinarians and trains veterinary professionals to prepare for emergency responses.

Evaluator Name Greg Suskovic

Evaluator Email Address greg.suskovic@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All work was done within a timely manner.

Evaluate the contractor's quality All of the contractor's work was of exceptional quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost All costs were within reason and within budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor's overall performance was 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.): There were no negative actions taken.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied