Agency Health Department

Contractor Empire Smile

SWIFT Contract Number 104059

Project Name COVID Diverse Media Contract

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To inform the West African Communities in Minnesota about COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, testing and other important covid-19 related information using timely, culturally relevant, linguistically appropriate, accurate messaging.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 01/28/2021 - 00:00

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

Actual end date Thu, 12/30/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $20000

Amendments $23000

Contract total $43000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? COVID-19 FEMA/ELC Fund

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Amy Michael

Evaluator Email Address amy.michael@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor submitted reports, invoices on time. When meetings were attended she as always on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of this contractor was very good.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was reasonable.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall the contractor did a very good job. Empire Smile produced a variety of items, held live events and had a regular live podcast.

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