Agency Health Department

Contractor Keystone Interpreting Solutions

SWIFT Contract Number 393394

Project Name COVID Diverse Media

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Identified, connected, and engaged with the diverse needs of the Deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind Minnesota communities. Provided culturally specific conversations, education, engagement and support on issues of COVID-19. Part of their services was video modification interpreter services for State made Covid-19 informational videos. Their connection to the the Deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind Minnesota communities was a key asset to provide outreach information.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 02/09/2021 - 00:00

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

Actual end date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $106919.89

Amendments $106919.00

Contract total $213838.89

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 Dan Taylor

Evaluator Email Address Daniel.taylor@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness OK. Some materials were not summitted in a timely manner such as invoices and monthly reports, but everything was done in the end.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Good

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.): None

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