Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor The Research Edge LLC

SWIFT Contract Number 205674

Project Name BIPOC Employee Research

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The goal of this research project is to understand the employee perspective on the RETAIN program. The Phase 2 rollout
statewide will require significantly more investment in messaging for both employers and employees. A
completed research with employers has provided insights from the employer perspective. This research will explore
the BIPOC employee perspective through these specific research objectives;
• Employee perceptions and concerns in working with a provider-based RTW case manager
• Employee perspectives on the RETAIN program and likelihood to use it
• Identify concerns, if any, with employer involvement in the program
• Identify sources of information regarding workers comp and programs to support injured or ill employees.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 12/13/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 02/28/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 02/28/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $25000

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Contract total $25000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal

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) PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUICK CALL & EQUITY SELECT VENDOR

Additionally, this vendor previously conducted research on employer engagement for Phase I of MN RETAIN.

Evaluator Name John Connell

Evaluator Email Address john.connell@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Extremely punctual. All milestones were completed on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality High quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost In line with market rates for research/evaluation.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The overall performance of the contractor exceeded expectations.

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